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So, me, (22F), my fiancée Aiko (monogamous but supports me, 23F) and my boyfriend Will (23NB but he/they pronouns) are all in an open relationship. Will is also dating this guy Dave (26M) for 2 months, while we have been dating for like 4 months. We are seeing how it goes, but I have one problem.

While I get that Dave is new to him and all that, they always sleep over, play video games, etc. and Will never invites me to do that stuff with him, only Dave and Will invite each other. It's a good thing I have Aiko to do that stuff with, but I mean, come on. I wanna spend time with Will too.

And I've even told him that and how I don't like how he leaves me on "delivered" or "seen" for hours, and he just says "Oh, sorry!" or "I'm just busy" or "I'm just depressed", so then I don't bring it up again because he has a reason to do so and I feel petty.

Here's the thing: He's usually doing this, and he doesn't do this often to Dave, just me. He always spams Dave and freaks out when he doesn't respond, and while Will likes me, he couldn't care less if I responded to him or not.

He says because Dave has been treating him badly, that he's done with men, but he clearly likes men more or at least Dave more than me.

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[–] you_are_dust@lemmy.world 2 points 4 hours ago (1 children)

Sounds like he's not made you a priority and that his priorities are clear. You're young so best to move forward and find what you need.

[–] wendyz@piefed.social 1 points 4 hours ago (1 children)

Thanks. I will probably break up if he doesn't stop, but then he kisses me and acts attentive when he sees me (barely)

[–] you_are_dust@lemmy.world 2 points 3 hours ago (1 children)

That's a trap/cycle that is easy to fall into. It sounds like you're aware though. If you need both the virtual when you are apart and the physical when you are together, be absolutely clear in that to him. If he can't do both, then it's time to move on. Sounds like you have one supportive and attentive partner regardless of what happens with the one that doesn't respond to you.

[–] wendyz@piefed.social 2 points 3 hours ago (1 children)

Yeah, you're right. I will try to tell him again if he listens and tell him the full thing on how I feel but I'm afraid he'll be angry at me. My friend is convinced he's perfect for me and that he absolutely loves me (she's an eternal optimist)

[–] you_are_dust@lemmy.world 2 points 2 hours ago (1 children)

Is your friend that thinks he's perfect for you involved in any other way? Is she witness to your interactions? You're welcome to message me to continue the conversation if you'd like. Or not, just giving the option if you don't want to put additional information publicly.

[–] wendyz@piefed.social 1 points 2 hours ago (1 children)

Hmm, not really, she just knows from what I've mentioned.

[–] you_are_dust@lemmy.world 2 points 2 hours ago (1 children)

Seems odd that she would have strong positive opinions if you aren't having a positive experience. Why are you afraid that he'll be angry?

[–] wendyz@piefed.social 2 points 2 hours ago (1 children)

Yeah, she’s just very optimistic. She’s younger than me, she just turned 18. Also, IDK i’m just afraid he’s gonna snap due to having too much on his mind/plate and his depression

[–] you_are_dust@lemmy.world 1 points 2 hours ago

I think that's a really solid reason to get away from him if you're actually afraid of him or what he might do if something upsets him. That's not even close to a healthy relationship. Based on that, I think I'd change my recommendation to be just end things ASAP.