Originally Posted by
IndiReloaded
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Oh the irony of your question! ;)
No, its not inappropriate if you are selective. The fact he is discouraging this is a red flag re: control in a relationship. My ex was like this. He didn't like my getting advice from family or friends either. Counselling was a no-go for the same reason. There is nothing wrong with discussion with others, most people are not comfortable being an isolated island and there is a lot of shared wisdom out there to be had. Yes, you should be making your own decisions of course, but not in a vacuum. You should be able to discuss important issues with trusted family or friends.
Now you have me worried about you. This kind of attitude is actually an abuse tactic, to emotionally isolate your spouse/partner so you become dependent on them. Don't tell him this. Just be careful. I'm glad he is supporting your decision. Sounds like he could stand some counselling, fwiw.