Have u ever had a partner not want u to be successful?

[malwins]

Why would they be behaving like this

[KBird]

When my ex first met me, I was in art school. He really liked that I was creative and fun, but later (a year into the relationship) after I had graduated, I decided to continue my education in Engineering and/or Architecture. He didn't think I could get in, let alone was smart enough, and that I shouldn't even apply. I thought that was BS, so I applied and got in! I found out that 1 in 40 people were accepted into the program and that I made the cut. I was super excited, and he was the first person I told. Lets just say, he wasn't overly enthused :-/

Shorty after that he became more distant, and talked to me less and less. Eventually when he broke up with me, he told me that he didn't like the idea of possibly working for me one day (he works in construction), and that I changed. :-/

I just look forward to the day that he does get to work for me... >:)

[malwins]

That’s what I mean? What do u think would be the reason for that

[KBird]

His insecurity. I can't tell if he was insecure by the fact that a woman would be superior to him in the workforce, or if he thought that it would make him less of a man if his girlfriend is more "successful" than him. Like he had no issue if I was successful in art, but as soon as I transitioned to Engineering/Architecture, traditionally/historically a 'mans' job, he had an issue. His friends and family werent that traditional... so I doubt there was external influence there. Im still friends with his, and they like me... so I don't know where it came from. I found there are a handful of men like this, and I just ignore them. They are not worth my time.

[jennifer_bloom]

One of my cousins grew up in a very rich family and he told us he wants to be comfortable and secure. He does not care about climbing the ladder and being the top dog because it would be too tiring and stressful to be elite all the time.

[cheeky_starfish]

It could be jealousy or fear that your success may lead you to leave them for someone else 🤷🏻‍♂️ or maybe they’re just not a nice person. Either way you should be with someone who wants and helps you to grow and be successful.

[FilmGuy93]

No. But I did have a girlfriend once who was always comparing herself to my level of success. So I don't think she ever wanted me to fail, but I do think she wanted to match my level of success

[SecretsofKB]

I have not had that. And honestly, if they started acting like that. They would very quickly become not my partner...

Partners are supposed to be supportive of you just as you are supposed to be supportive of them.

[Andres77]

do u mean lazy and just expected everyone else to do the work?

[Bklynbadboy12]

No I honestly wouldn't date anybody like that. That's my worst nightmare come true

[eagle1951]

no never