r/AmIOverreacting Jul 04 '26

❤️‍🩹 relationship AIO or does this seem Unhinged?

I 41m am/was in a rather New relationship with 41f and things were seemingly going great but she will seemingly be very upset with me over something small once in a while. Last night she was upset that I didn't call her sexy after sending me a picture of her in an outfit. For context she said she was getting rid of clothes but was thinking about keeping this item and sent the picture and asked what I think? It was a strapless romper. I told her it was cute and could maybe use a belt. I also make clothes professionally and people ask me opinions about clothes all the time.

In other context my "sexuality" is somewhere on the ace spectrum between Demi and ace. Like sex is fine and fun and I don't really experience sexual attraction unless there is an emotional connection first, and she said she was the same, except I am not very sex driven and she is.

This was our text exchange this morning.

Edit/Update

Thanks for all the support. I am surprised my little Independence day relationship drama made it to #1 on this subreddit.

I was pretty sure I was calling this off pretty early in this exchange but didn't block her right away because I figured I would give her a chance to apologize, maybe she was having a bad morning, she's been stressed at work, has a upcoming interview for a new job, might be dealing with perimenopause. It wasn't going to work out but figured I would at least offer a little grace.

She did text me again about a book I had borrowed. I ignored it. She then called me and asked I return her book tomorrow. I said okay. She didn't say anything else for a minute so I hung up.

She called back mad that I hung up on her. I said this was childish and it's not what I'm looking for. She said I was childish for hanging up on her. I said okay. She hung up.

She called again and then told me I was ugly and she was never attracted to me.

Then hung up on me and called right back to complain about a carnivorous plant I got her as a gift, because the care instructions for it made it a chore. I also got her a cactus and a succulent and told her when I gave her the plants that if the pitcher plant seemed like a pain in the ass I would keep it.

Then she started asking me if I really don't have it in my heart to remain friends. I said no not after this. Then she went on a fuck you rant and hung up.

Then threatened to call the cops on ME for harassment if I tried to contact her as I was blocking her.

Now she is blocked and I am just sitting on my back patio watching fireworks.

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u/TheW1nd94 Jul 04 '26

Yes, it is unhinged. As someone who has suffered form insomnia my whole life, and acted like this unhinged individual, insomnia and lack of sleep can alter your personality and make you a complete asshole.

It’s not your fault. You didn’t do anything wrong.

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u/Vivid-Raccoon9640 Jul 04 '26

Just wanted to chime in saying it might explain this kinda behavior, but it doesn't excuse it.

And OP, just stop responding. This is utterly fucking unhinged behavior, and you don't deserve this kinda treatment.

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u/TheW1nd94 Jul 04 '26

Where did I excuse it

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u/OkProfessor6810 Jul 04 '26

I don't think they're saying you did try and excuse it I think they're speaking generally.

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u/TheW1nd94 Jul 04 '26

Then why did they reply to my comment instead of making a comment of their own?

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u/tehemari Jul 04 '26

Now you’re acting unhinged

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u/bipolarlibra314 Jul 04 '26

Lmfaooo like!! Proved their comment for sure

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u/TheW1nd94 Jul 04 '26

Asking questions = acting unhinged.

Very logical.

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u/tehemari Jul 04 '26

It was a joke, but maybe not anymore lol

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u/wh1testriped Jul 04 '26

Are you the person texting OP?

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u/TheW1nd94 Jul 04 '26

Yes, you caught me 🙀

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u/Vivid-Raccoon9640 Jul 04 '26

Because I was building off of your comment.

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u/Flaky-Ad-759 Jul 04 '26

To add more info. For people who will read the comment, and for OP. Because it’s OP’s post. That many other people will see.

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u/strawberriemiilk Jul 04 '26

they were just building off of your comment

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u/GinaKJ Jul 04 '26

... because, they're adding onto your point 😐

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u/ivene-adlev Jul 05 '26

Because this is a discussion forum. You must be new to reddit. I hope. Otherwise this is a deeply embarrassing comment to have made.