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New partner hearing voices

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Jennybeans401 · 06/05/2024 08:35

I've been seeing someone for 6 months (I'm widowed and taking tentative steps dating). He knows I want to take things slow and its more companionship that we have at the moment. We get on very well and he's kind.

We went out last week and he opened up to me that he hears voices of "spirits" and sees people. He has always told me has an interest in the supernatural and I hadn't thought much more about it. The spirits are with him all the time and give him instructions (harmless like eating foods they enjoy, etc).

I've got three kids and I'm worried this would be strange for them. He's a really kind person but I'm considering ending it with him. He also doesn't work at the moment (been signed off).

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canyouletthedogoutplease · 06/05/2024 08:41

Nope. Next.

Luxell934 · 06/05/2024 08:40

I've got three kids and I'm worried this would be strange for them.

Surely it’s strange for YOU let alone your kids that he’s hearing voices. It sounds like he has a mental health disorder to be honest.

Jennybeans401 · 06/05/2024 08:39

He said that he's off work temporarily due to a back problem but he doesn't speak about work. I run my own business and work is often on my mind do I find that strange.

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Iscreamtea · 06/05/2024 08:38

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CarryOnCharon · 06/05/2024 08:38

I would just break this off, personally, you have DCs and this sounds like it could bring you a world of trouble.

VickyEadieofThigh · 06/05/2024 08:37

I can understand your reservations and if it were me, would be concerned about his mental health.

Is it too intrusive of me to ask if that (mental health) is the reason he doesn't work?

Checkandbalenance · 06/05/2024 08:37

You can end it for any reason and no reason. Do what’s right for you. Good luck x