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Worried about the man I’ve been seeing

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whyisnothingsimple · 30/12/2025 13:43

I’ve been seeing someone for 17 months - long distance a 2hr drive away. I mainly go to him as we do a hobby together where he lives. We see one another every 2 weeks or so. Recently he has not replied to messages for several days . We both live alone and, apart from this hobby, doesn’t do much else - I have family very near. He hasn’t replied to my message on Saturday - messaged today to ask if he is ok - not read so tried to phone - again no reply so left a voice message asking him to let me know he’s ok. He would normally do the hobby this afternoon - I know someone who also attends at the same time - would it be unreasonable to contact her to ask if he is there? He hates drama as do I but I’m getting really worried - it could be that he’s just ghosting me and don’t want to involve others if that is the case.

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Loulou4022 · 25/08/2026 10:28

What an amazing update I’m so pleased for you. I sometimes think we have to kiss a few frogs to know our worth and find our Prince. Well worked like that for me anyway.

stayathomegardener · 25/08/2026 10:30

Lovely update, enjoy your holiday.

Joliloily · 25/08/2026 10:32

Brilliant @whyisnothingsimple . ❤️❤️❤️

Tamtim · 25/08/2026 10:49

What a fantastic update. Go you. I love that you got rid of ‘twat’ and went on to find someone much more suitable and who clearly adores you. Warms my heart. Have a lovely holiday. ❤️

arethereanyleftatall · 25/08/2026 11:46

Fabulous update!! Enjoy op x

Trumptontown · 25/08/2026 11:51

Yay OP, lovely update 😊

JumpBoyJump · 25/08/2026 11:51

This is amazing!!
I was following your thread when you stated it and was a lovely read to see it come up today and your updates since chrismtas. So happy for you!

And a relationship with your own houses and lives, but then spending time together and holidaying sounds ideal.

Yay!

whyisnothingsimple · 16/10/2026 23:04

Another update for those who were so supportive and have made lovely comments since. We had a wonderful holiday together and spoke about our future. We both see a time when we will move in together. Not yet as he needs to get his divorce finalised - it's on its way but is proving to be a very difficult one. He's met all my important people and I've met his except one. All very happy for us.

I even ironed a few of his bits from the holiday - always swore I would never wash or iron anything for a man ever again. I also cannot believe that I am seriously thinking of living with him but it no longer scares me or him. We have had one major problem that has now been sorted so very much onwards and upwards. One very happy lady.

Twat and I are still in touch and I have just done his accounts for his small business. Had quite a few chats with him this week about the accounts, but the conversations were brief and I realised that we have nothing in common. It has been 10 months now since it all happened and what a difference a nearly year makes. Thank you so much for all of your support - no need to buy a hat though - that definately will not be happening.

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Notquitethetruth · 17/10/2026 12:08

Thanks for the update. Life is just getting better for you. 👏👏 Good luck.

blondeseaside · 17/10/2026 12:36

Remember to protect your assets Op.

Tinsles · 17/10/2026 13:48

So delighted for you.
How lovely it all is.
Twat's loss was a lovely mans gain.
Wishing you the vesy best.

whyisnothingsimple · 19/10/2026 12:02

blondeseaside · 17/10/2026 12:36

Remember to protect your assets Op.

Oh I will - been there before and learnt my lesson!!

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