Is it normal that i take this as in insult?

First, the details you need to know:

I'm 18. I'm in a long distance relationship with a guy I met on world of warcraft. I am attached to this guy because he's my only friend at the moment (I have severe depression and never leave the house) and he keeps me company. We talk on skype/ventrillo about 4-6 hours a day. He says he wants to get married and have kids. He's 19, he has no plans on going to college, whereas I do.

The question:

He says he loves me, but he is always jokingly insulting me. Calling me a loser, a freak, a slut, a bitch, a whore, etc.. He literally says: "Lorrie, you're a freak loser." It still makes me sad.
Is it normal that I put up with it even though it makes me sad? He says, he is the way that he is and I can leave if I don't like it. I can't leave, as he is my only source of social interaction. Is any of this normal?

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Based on 89 votes (18 yes)
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  • joybird

    I suffered from clinical depression some years ago but meds have worked so that I can function and I can assure you that this @sshole is the last person in your life that you need. He's a liar - saying he wants to marry you but says you can take his insults or leave. OK thanks, I'd leave!!

    This creep is controlling you and keeping you down - no wonder your meds aren't working to their full extent with him working on you.

    Anyway, you should be really proud of yourself! You get up and go to the gum :o) I couldn't even manage to drink a cup of tea that was put into my hand. I don't think that people leave you when you become friends, I think you probably withdraw from them by not answering the door or phone etc. I'm sure you've heard it from the psychiatrists but you need to go out for one little chore per day. Not the gym, to buy milk or to get a magasine etc. One little thing at a time! Then it becomes 2 a day ... next thing you know you'll be going to college classes :o)

    I found it useful to focus on other people's problems - you could be on here for hours a day and realise your life is great compared to some ;o) If you live alone, I'm sure you have neighbours you could say hello to. Or maybe even elderly ones you could ask if they needed a little shopping, or leave their bin out, or walk their little dog etc. I find that once you start helping other people, they like you and become your friends.

    You go girl. I know you can get through this!
    BTW if you look good - smile! Don't look sour, and you'll attract friends, even if you are faking it!!

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  • pantaloonz

    Hi

    I've played a lot of MMORPGs, WOW is extremely addicting especially for social rejects such as yourself.

    The problem is, rather than deal with your problems you hide in this online world and only think about how miserable your situation is.

    I used to play everquest for 20-30hrs a week, with a full time job and family. It's an absolute dead end. You need to break this now when your young.

    You cannot underestimate the power of the Sun and some good exercise. Take up rollerblading or try running if you are in a decent climate.

    Go the public library, get involved with the community. If you are fat, lose weight (see above) If you are ugly, don't worry, there are lots of people out there who are not "skin" deep people.

    There is so much to do when you finally unplug. I know this, from experience.

    This guy you are dealing with is a typical online douche. He's 19 with Zero life plans, Wants to have a family? He's 19? I bet he's 12-14 and trying to get cheap thrills from cybering with you.

    Unplug, do it now for everyone's good.

    -Pantz

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    • LorrieDorey

      Hey Pantz,
      LOL social reject! :)

      I only play games about 2-3 hours a week. I don't play wow anymore. Not at all. Once or twice a week I boot up the xbox and play a game, bioshock 2.

      My looks are definitely not the problem. I'm not fat or ugly. I have a great body because I workout daily and have been blessed with a beautiful face. I dress nicely, do my hair and makeup.

      Good for you for quitting the games.

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  • carterjm4

    You should really remove yourself from that relationship because you may not realize it, but that is almost verbal abuse and no one should be treated that way. You deserve better, you really need to find your self worth. I am your friend so you have one real friend now.

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    • LorrieDorey

      You're my friend? See I don't understand that. Why is someone a friend to someone? I don't get how that works. Last time I had a friend it was weird, just out of nowhere we're friends, because we talked. I don't get it. What makes a person a friend?

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      • carterjm4

        A friend is someone I feel is there where you need help no matter how small or big the problem is. its the circulation of love.

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  • deliukno

    Pumped up kicks you are awesome!

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  • mattsaballer5

    World of Warcraft and dating that person 1st mistake

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  • Ramit10

    Not having friends is from playing world of warcraft. Throw the game out and go out and start to make friends. Video games are a waste of life. No im not some old dude saying this im 19 there is WAY better things to do than play video games.

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  • one_guy

    Maybe if you stopped playing online and start going out and doing stuff and going places you would find friends. And not be depressed. He's no better off himself. Calling you a loser and so on. Get out there go to the mall or Walmart. Just put yourself out there. And not normal!

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    • LorrieDorey

      I have had major clinical depression for 6 years, diagnosed and treated by psychiatrists. What I have is literally called treatment resistant depression. Drugs don't help. Nothing makes me happy. I really wish that going out and doing stuff going places would cure my depression. I'm sure it can only help though. Thank you, but remember its never that simple.

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  • Stern_rules

    maybe hes right lol...

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  • karmasAbich

    Chocolate is good for this :)

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  • Hekje

    He takes pleasure in exerting power over you, that's a bad sign. He probably KNOWS that you will accept his behaviour, because you're scared to loose your only friend. A real friend wouldn't act in this way.

    Try turning the tide: if HE doesn't stop acting this way, YOU will leave HIM. The next time he says something bad to you, leave. He will probably come crawling back to you... Don't forget you're also important to him. He won't like loosing your friendship. Why else would he want to be your fiend? And don't be the first one to give in, because that's exactly what he wants.

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  • LaurenLive

    Okay, it's normal that you put up with the things he says to you, even though it makes you sad. I think you dont want to get him mad so he will leave you, and then you will mis him. But stand up for yourself! If you Dont like it, tell him. Or you can give him a taste of his own medicine, if you know what i mean:)

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  • flutterhigh

    This is obviously an incredibly normal situation.

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    • LorrieDorey

      I'm confused, is it?

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  • flax

    I dont think the game is the issue, although I do understand that in some instances it can be a strong manipulator. I also play casually, literally an hour or 2 a week because I also have a life and other interests. Although I don't have depression so I can't understand what you're going through in that respect, but in terms of being treated like shit nobody deserves that, incl. You. The game is an easy way to get lost in another world, and sometimes that can be good to unwind, but not for hours or days on end. Try find other interests and social groups that can help you slowly work out of the depression and meet someone who lifts you up, not puts you down. Good luck.

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  • madyjean

    Fuck him!hes an asss hole!u shouldnt have to take tht!

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  • tell him he's hurting your feelings if he continues give him the cold shoulder then he'll understand

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  • TyLee

    You do deserve much much better! That guy sounded like a total jerk. There are tons of people online. I'm not a fan of the whole online thing but you can definitely find other ppl to talk to online. Anyway I feel like I have a lot in common with you so I know it can be really tough. The liver failure is not cool. I was going through that last year. I'm sure that if you get out there and meet new people at college you will do fine. Hang in there and lose the guy!

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  • rainbowdrop

    Don't put up with that! You deserve better than this guy. He seems like a real jerk. There's a difference between joking around, and actually verbally abusing someone and that's what this guy is doing to you. You have the right to have a relationship (any kind, friendship, significant other, etc) where you aren't being called names! You know what's good about this? You can change it and be happy. :) he isn't someone you even know irl, you can shut him off and move on..its going to be hard, but its possible. Think about you..you want to be happy..and this guy isn't making you happy because you went as far as come here to ask if its normal..I understand how hard it is to go out if you're suffering from depression..I know because I am the same way..I also play WoW and understand how easy it is to get sucked into it..but you have your whole life ahead of you! You want to go to college, and create a life..I think once you get into it, it will be easier to make friends and go out more..just because he is your only source of interaction, doesn't mean you need to stick with him. There are plenty of guys out there (even on wow if that's something that makes it easier for you) that will treat you with respect. Sorry for the wall of text!

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    • LorrieDorey

      It really helps to hear even a complete stranger say I deserve better. Thank you. :)

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  • Whoops I accidentally pressed yes I ment to put no. Ok so when he does this just tell him you DON'T like it and it makes you sad, then he might stop. You should not have to put up with this you all ready are depressed, just ask him nicely to stop because it hurts you
    ;) hope I helped

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  • zchristian

    He is the way he is that dosnt mean that he cant change and if he say hes just joking he has a bad humor...

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  • alv1592

    Is he really joking? Whether or not he is, tell him it hurts your feelings. Or break up with him if you don't want to put up with it. As for your depression problem, I suggest you talk to your doctor. You may need anti-depressants. I've been diagnosed with depression too and I'm on meds for it, and it really does help.

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    • LorrieDorey

      I have treatment resistant depression. 6 years of medication trials and no antidepressant has worked. Yes, I know it takes several weeks. Been there, done that.

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  • MissClaire

    just so you know you have 2 different questions so your poll results may not be accurate:
    dont put up with it if it makes you feel little.

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    • LorrieDorey

      Opps. I meant is it normal that I put up with him doign this. Thanks for pointing that out. Is there a way to edit stories I wonder....

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      • MissClaire

        I dont think there is, well I havent found out a way yet - if anyone knows how , I would love to know.

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  • dappled

    I tend to tease people I'm with but in a kind of way that doesn't hurt them. This doesn't sound like what's going on here. Perhaps not being able to read each other's body language, he's not aware of how he's hurting you. Although he does say that this is the way he is, and refuses to change.

    I suppose you have a decision to make, don't you? And none of us can do it for you.

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  • Those are some pretty nasty comments. If you told him how it makes you feel and he continues to insult you, leave his ass! You deserve respect and I find it weird that he does this because it seems like something high school girls do. Anyway, God knows there's plenty of guys on WoW looking for girlfriends!

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