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Minimal contact after dtd.

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user1482134515 · 23/09/2020 11:47

I hate myself for this but I am starting to fall for my fuck buddy. I am very fragile at the moment and tbh am always pretty needy and pathetic when it comes to guys. I have been single (and horny!) for a while now and thought I could handle casual sex in order to scratch an itch - well obviously that is bollocks!

This guy is sexy, sensitive, intelligent. We seem to have so much in common, connect on an intellectual and emotional level. However we were both clear from the start what we wanted.

Since dtd last (3rd meeting) his contact has dropped - has been 3 days now with nothing. I'm toying with the idea of just sending a very frank text along the lines of: Hey so I think I like you a lot - this is going to be a problem in relation to our fwb situation isn't it?

I just want to understand if he feels anything. If not I just want to end it and move on

Is this a terrible idea?

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user1482134515 · 23/09/2020 11:59

Just to add - I don't blame him for not contacting me at all! I know he hasn't done anything wrong. I just need to decide what I should do to protect myself

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SomewhereInbetween1 · 23/09/2020 11:59

I think definitely tell him how you're really feeling, but if he doesn't feel the same you NEED to stop sleeping with him. Talking from experience I thought I could shag my fwb into forming an emotional connection, and all it did was drag out the heartache

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user1482134515 · 23/09/2020 12:05

Thank you @SomewhereInbetween1!

I know that's the right thing! I'm also worried that he might say the right things just to string me along though

It's just so annoying because it was great sex. I just wish I could enjoy it for what it is. I wish I were a man!

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Chocaholic9 · 23/09/2020 12:06

Yes you need to tell him, and either drop this FWB or have it move to an actual relationship if he's up for that.

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SomewhereInbetween1 · 23/09/2020 12:14

Ah the fateful allure of great sex! Just try to be kind to yourself ❤️

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user1482134515 · 23/09/2020 12:26

You guys are so nice Smile I definitely need to work on being kind to myself!

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user1482134515 · 23/09/2020 12:32

Sent! This is not going to end well Sad

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Pinotgrigio33 · 23/09/2020 12:37

Good luck. He might surprise you

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Sakurami · 23/09/2020 12:49

Well you tried it and you now know that you can't do just sex. Don't feel bad. He may be interested in taking it further but it is unlikely and 3 times is nothing. You'll get over him quickly :)

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AryaStarkWolf · 23/09/2020 12:56

I would think he's probably not that into you if he has barely contacted you since you slept together but I hope he is, good luck!

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user1482134515 · 23/09/2020 12:59

Yeah he's read but not replied yet. I think you are right - I just really hope he does respond. It would be so painful if he just blanked me Sad

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Kanaloa · 23/09/2020 13:19

Oh no, I hope you’re okay. I would try not to bank on him replying if he was already low contact before. If he was clear he didn’t want a relationship I don’t think that will have changed.

Hopefully he gets back to you and is kind either way.

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Brieminewine · 23/09/2020 13:20

Well at least you've laid all your cards on the table, worst case scenario you’ve lost a casual sex pal, best case he could feel the same! Nothing ventured nothing won! And if it is worst case, it’s far better to cut your loses now!

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aristo · 23/09/2020 13:22

@user1482134515

Yeah he's read but not replied yet. I think you are right - I just really hope he does respond. It would be so painful if he just blanked me Sad

It's the middle of the day. Is he working? I would have sent it this evening I think.
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VivaMiltonKeynes · 23/09/2020 13:22

You've seen him 3 times and had sex once ? I wouldn't even describe you as Fuck Buddies, sorry .

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user1482134515 · 23/09/2020 13:24

@VivaMiltonKeynes met 3 times, shagged 5 times Grin

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notapizzaeater · 23/09/2020 13:25

Sometimes it works out, one of my friends started with a FWB 18 months ago, they are now together 😍

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user1482134515 · 23/09/2020 13:28

@aristo oh no! Well too late now Sad He has seen the message but I will give it until this evening before giving up

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Rigamorph · 23/09/2020 13:28

It's not just a girl thing, some guys can get attached after 'casual' sex too. (Although it might be less common?)

But sounds as if you have learned something important about yourself, however this turns out.
It's only a mistake if you keep on doing it Smile

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stealthmama · 23/09/2020 13:28

Yeah sadly I would say he's not interested but you've nothing to lose so let's see if he replies!

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valtandsinegar · 23/09/2020 13:29

What did you say?

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aristo · 23/09/2020 13:30

[quote user1482134515]@aristo oh no! Well too late now Sad He has seen the message but I will give it until this evening before giving up[/quote]
Yeah I would probably not worry until at least 8/9/10 pm xx

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user1482134515 · 23/09/2020 13:36

@valtandsinegar I think I really like you, this will be a problem in relation to our fwb set up won't it? Head in hand emoji.

God I'm pathetic!

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valtandsinegar · 23/09/2020 13:43

Ah he's probably just thinking, you must have caught him off guard.

Best to put it out there, you will either get what you want or save yourself a lot of time Smile Worst thing to do in these situations is say nothing and carry on.

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Bouncycastle12 · 23/09/2020 13:47

It can work out, but don’t worry if it doesn’t. He’s probably in a specific place (and god knows, 2020 has been a shocker) and not looking for a relationship. It’s not you, it’s him.

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