“Babe, I am sorry, I overreacted, because I love you so much, because you are soooo cute and I want you all for myself…”
Iand it goes on and on in cycles until critical mass of “not okays” is reached…
While he was oblivious things were harmful but subtle, he was still being lured into danger. Now he’s escaping the danger, she’ll fight to keep him there. Not only is this far from over, this is where the dangerous part actually begins.
This is a big part of what people who say “why don’t abuse victims just leave” don’t understand.
Agreed, not only is this far from over, it’s actually the most dangerous part because if he doesn’t actually get away from her right now the door has just been opened to a much more extreme day-to-day.
Night of Dragons
6 hours ago
So is their entire rogue’s gallery gonna be angry unstable people who had messy social interactions with them? Lol.
Darkhorse
6 hours ago
That was surprisingly quick. After the BG3 he finally noticed in earnest, and I’m glad with such a big choice he’s woken up.
However, she might not let go.
Nono
6 hours ago
Hooray!
Actually sorta impressed Ethan both knows the word ‘binary’ and also how to use it correctly…
(Just realized I wrote this in terms of a garage owner, not a dealership owner. Oh well.)
Specifically — probably not a lot. They couldn’t tell you what the exact chemical structures are or how they’d react with any given substance. But generally — probably more than most people. Especially when it comes to petroleum products. Don’t keep your brake fluid next to your chlorine tablets in the garage, kids!
Binary is a rather simple concept to grasp. Coding in it isnt the same as knowing theres only 2 choices 0 and 1.
Flars
5 hours ago
Let’s see how Tim plays it out, my experience has been that at my “that’s not okay” she suddenly became the most mellow kitty and did a bunch of stuff for me that she never did before… just to return to her regular behavior a little later.
Wow, she actually thought she could turn him against essentially his brother. I know Lucas and Ethan don’t have biological relation but the way their friendship is Lucas might as well be his brother. Same with Scott but for other reasons. This shows full well that the closest of family is rarely blood. Also this situation is the reason the saying “Bros before Hos” exists. Nicole here wanted to monopolize Ethan’s time and not compromise on anything. Honestly I wouldn’t be surprised if he runs into one of Nicole’s ex boyfriends and we find that the whole “cheating” thing is… Read more »
I wouldn’t say “trying things” – as long as they’re supportive of your enjoyment, no couple needs to do literally everything together. Example: My wife isn’t golfing, I’m not going to the ballet. We have friends and family too, and I think it keeps things more balanced. We come together for the majority of activities, but it doesn’t have to be 100%, just reasonable. But yeah Nicole has only been around a few days? Weeks? While Lucas and Scott were Ethan’s main support when his sister died. They’re trauma bonded in a way that she’d have a tough time breaking.… Read more »
You know the phrase “blood is thicker than water”? Not many people know it’s a shortened (and twisted) version of “The blood of the covenant is thicker than the water of the womb”.
The bonds we forge in real life – be it in war or wherever – can be stronger than familial bonds. Lucas is most definitely a blood brother to Ethan.
Either that or she’ll somehow find out Ethan’s alter ego and end up joining forces with the Troll, because how dare Ethan hide something like that from her?
That’s 101 brainwashing behavior. Always check how far you can go. She now knows that she needs to make him more dependant on him before she can split him from Lucas.
It’s a constant switch between belittling and love bombing
I’d sooner expect a more elaborate guilt trip attempt over how sad Ethan made her, and how they can hopefully work together on being a better couple in the future.
And yeah, this isn’t over. Removing a barbed arrow always gets messy.
Last edited 2 hours ago by GeorgeV
Nightdagger
5 hours ago
I’m fucking proud of Ethan.
Now to see how this backfires.
Oyee
5 hours ago
However surpising it is to me that Ethan is so mature about this conversation it’s also not. He has been consistently hinted at being at least moderately good at long-term romantic relationships and communication. What not with him having already been married once before the delivery girl and Nicole. Also I do like these “drama” parts. Not for the drama, but for them being a pretty plausible presentation of why some relationships go sideways and how it’s panning out for the guy. I definitely don’t feel them to be cringy, because I feel they play out rather naturally with Ethan… Read more »
Oh, you are correct, my bad. I think I got that mixed up with his sister
Ace5762
4 hours ago
Attaboy
Apple Mackem
4 hours ago
HE’S jealous? Wow. Projection if ever I’ve heard it right there. Besides anything else, to not so much jump as bound to the conclusion that there’s another woman shows a dire lack of trust.
In the words of the Lightning Seeds, Ethan, ‘put your foot down and drive…’
Robert
4 hours ago
Oh, finally we can begin the manipulative stalker into restraining order story arc.
WereCatf
3 hours ago
God, I despise her so much.
Faro
3 hours ago
I just realized. She’s going to be the Harley Quinn for Trollface, isn’t she?
darkoneko
3 hours ago
hahawow her gaslightning is getting worse
Paula
2 hours ago
WeIl done, Ethan. I just wish she had been subtler. Toxic people, generally speaking, is much more insidious. This was a straight villain move.
Naustghoul
2 hours ago
Oh do NOT for a minute think this is over. I have seen this a lot in the past (mine and others) he is in for a s&!t storm of manipulation, guilt tripping, and whatever we called it before it was gaslighting.
Pray for his save folder and online saves.
Omegarex24
1 hour ago
Soo…the Harley to The Troll’s Joker? It’s all set up. Chemical vats, obsessional control, probably about to stalk Ethan.
24
Well! Glad to see that’s all cleared up and over. Certainly we won’t be hearing any more from Nicole. All nice and done.
You wish….
“Babe, I am sorry, I overreacted, because I love you so much, because you are soooo cute and I want you all for myself…”
Iand it goes on and on in cycles until critical mass of “not okays” is reached…
Or… A super-villain in the making.
I’ve been suspicious that shes been in league with the Troll the whole time.
Wait for her following him , finding their secret and being a problem in the fight with the troll…
Oof. Stay me or your secret identity is everywhere…
Oh thank gawd.. Ethan finally woke up.
This is far from over.
While he was oblivious things were harmful but subtle, he was still being lured into danger. Now he’s escaping the danger, she’ll fight to keep him there. Not only is this far from over, this is where the dangerous part actually begins.
This is a big part of what people who say “why don’t abuse victims just leave” don’t understand.
Agreed, not only is this far from over, it’s actually the most dangerous part because if he doesn’t actually get away from her right now the door has just been opened to a much more extreme day-to-day.
So is their entire rogue’s gallery gonna be angry unstable people who had messy social interactions with them? Lol.
That was surprisingly quick. After the BG3 he finally noticed in earnest, and I’m glad with such a big choice he’s woken up.
However, she might not let go.
Not that surprising when you consider all video games can trace their roots back to binary code.
Cars trace their roots back to chemical reactions, that doesn’t mean that driving makes me understand chemistry terms.
You also probably don’t run a car store.
How much do car store owners usually know about chemistry?
(Just realized I wrote this in terms of a garage owner, not a dealership owner. Oh well.)
Specifically — probably not a lot. They couldn’t tell you what the exact chemical structures are or how they’d react with any given substance. But generally — probably more than most people. Especially when it comes to petroleum products. Don’t keep your brake fluid next to your chlorine tablets in the garage, kids!
Ask any greasemonkey how much knowledge is hidden behind the glassy eyes and teeth veeers of car salesmen. Genius bar syndrome is real.
Can’t you just be proud of Ethan like the rest of us
Binary is a rather simple concept to grasp. Coding in it isnt the same as knowing theres only 2 choices 0 and 1.
Let’s see how Tim plays it out, my experience has been that at my “that’s not okay” she suddenly became the most mellow kitty and did a bunch of stuff for me that she never did before… just to return to her regular behavior a little later.
I’m sorry you experienced that.
Wow, she actually thought she could turn him against essentially his brother. I know Lucas and Ethan don’t have biological relation but the way their friendship is Lucas might as well be his brother. Same with Scott but for other reasons. This shows full well that the closest of family is rarely blood. Also this situation is the reason the saying “Bros before Hos” exists. Nicole here wanted to monopolize Ethan’s time and not compromise on anything. Honestly I wouldn’t be surprised if he runs into one of Nicole’s ex boyfriends and we find that the whole “cheating” thing is… Read more »
I wouldn’t say “trying things” – as long as they’re supportive of your enjoyment, no couple needs to do literally everything together. Example: My wife isn’t golfing, I’m not going to the ballet. We have friends and family too, and I think it keeps things more balanced. We come together for the majority of activities, but it doesn’t have to be 100%, just reasonable. But yeah Nicole has only been around a few days? Weeks? While Lucas and Scott were Ethan’s main support when his sister died. They’re trauma bonded in a way that she’d have a tough time breaking.… Read more »
You know the phrase “blood is thicker than water”? Not many people know it’s a shortened (and twisted) version of “The blood of the covenant is thicker than the water of the womb”.
The bonds we forge in real life – be it in war or wherever – can be stronger than familial bonds. Lucas is most definitely a blood brother to Ethan.
Friends are relationships you pick out yourselves. Family are people you are stuck with by pure chance.
You can be really close to family, but it’s not a necessity.
You guys do realize she’ll make a big apology with bells and whistles and Ethan will fall for it, right ?!
This aint over yet
Either that or she’ll somehow find out Ethan’s alter ego and end up joining forces with the Troll, because how dare Ethan hide something like that from her?
It ain’t over by a longshot.
That’s 101 brainwashing behavior. Always check how far you can go. She now knows that she needs to make him more dependant on him before she can split him from Lucas.
It’s a constant switch between belittling and love bombing
I’m not sure if apology is really her style.
I’d sooner expect a more elaborate guilt trip attempt over how sad Ethan made her, and how they can hopefully work together on being a better couple in the future.
And yeah, this isn’t over. Removing a barbed arrow always gets messy.
I’m fucking proud of Ethan.
Now to see how this backfires.
However surpising it is to me that Ethan is so mature about this conversation it’s also not. He has been consistently hinted at being at least moderately good at long-term romantic relationships and communication. What not with him having already been married once before the delivery girl and Nicole. Also I do like these “drama” parts. Not for the drama, but for them being a pretty plausible presentation of why some relationships go sideways and how it’s panning out for the guy. I definitely don’t feel them to be cringy, because I feel they play out rather naturally with Ethan… Read more »
I’m pretty sure you’re wrong about this.
Oh, you are correct, my bad. I think I got that mixed up with his sister
Attaboy
HE’S jealous? Wow. Projection if ever I’ve heard it right there. Besides anything else, to not so much jump as bound to the conclusion that there’s another woman shows a dire lack of trust.
In the words of the Lightning Seeds, Ethan, ‘put your foot down and drive…’
Oh, finally we can begin the manipulative stalker into restraining order story arc.
God, I despise her so much.
I just realized. She’s going to be the Harley Quinn for Trollface, isn’t she?
hahawow her gaslightning is getting worse
WeIl done, Ethan. I just wish she had been subtler. Toxic people, generally speaking, is much more insidious. This was a straight villain move.
Oh do NOT for a minute think this is over. I have seen this a lot in the past (mine and others) he is in for a s&!t storm of manipulation, guilt tripping, and whatever we called it before it was gaslighting.
Pray for his save folder and online saves.
Soo…the Harley to The Troll’s Joker? It’s all set up. Chemical vats, obsessional control, probably about to stalk Ethan.