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Who else is missing their DP?

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BettyBo33 · 23/04/2020 17:48

Just that really. We don’t live together. He couldn’t move in as I have DC and it’s too soon for that step. I’ll take lockdown for however long we need it, I’m happy to talk online to my friends and family as long as it takes (as much as I miss them too) but not having hugs or being intimate with DP is tough. Feeling a little jealous of those who live together today..

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ArriettyJones · 23/04/2020 17:51

I am close to murdering DH, to be honest. He is furloughed and has never been any good with downtime. So he’s twitching around the house, disorganising things and randomly interfering with my systems.

So that’s the other extreme, if it’s any consolation Smile

Mikki2019 · 23/04/2020 17:55

Missing him so much. We are going to move in together if lockdown extended in May... and his kids will go back and go forth between him and his ex. Not a good set up as it will be cramped for the kids and long journey but am not being apart from him any longer .

psychomath · 23/04/2020 18:00

Don't have a DP but I discovered that a guy I like feels the same about me three days before the lockdown started! So while it's not at all the same, that was still a bit of a bummer Grin

I live alone, and swing wildly between jealousy of the people who are locked down with their family and gratitude that no-one is around to irritate me. I must say I have a lot of admiration for anyone who is going through this with small children in the house.

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BettyBo33 · 23/04/2020 18:07

We’re all in it together so reading everyone’s replies and different scenarios is comforting to know I’m not alone!

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WeyKorker · 23/04/2020 18:08

I'm in the same position as you OP.

It is a very new thing but was going very well. I have DC so there was never any question of him moving in as he hasn't even met them.

He is working from home but I am a key worker so we won't meet up until the risks have passed as I'd feel awful if I exposed him to this.

Still very much in the honeymoon stage so it's frustrating to be apart but so close to each other.

Also, I was single for years before this and was finally enjoying something fun for myself!

I just keep thinking it will be all the more exciting when we can finally see each other again - I have already got a babysitter offer pinned down.

PumpkinP · 23/04/2020 18:12

I’m single but can’t help but feel lonely and wish I had a partner or some adult company during this time, then I come on here and read threads about people moaning about their DPs saying they would rather be alone and that they hate having them there all the time so who knows

MiddleAgedLurker · 23/04/2020 19:45

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Mikki2019 · 23/04/2020 22:54

@MiddleAgedLurker me and my dp are watching breaking bad together on FaceTime ! And we are having a film night tomorrow - not quite the same but still a nice way to be quietly together )

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Bramblebear92 · 23/04/2020 23:12

Yeah I'm struggling. Have been together (on/off) for five years. Had been basically living together in my hometown up North, but he had to move down south when his mum's cancer returned and sadly passed 😔 I ended up moving back to London for a job and had been loving spending every other weekend together and exploring.

It feels particularly bad as we lost out on most of last summer together and I'm starting to worry it'll be the same story this year. I've been finding it hard to cope on a daily basis as I'm on furlough and living alone as housemates went back to their homes.

I'm really hoping that visits to partners will be allowed from sometime in May, but as neither of us drive and would have to get the train, I'm worrying about the logistics if 'non' essential' travel stays in place. I could manage another month, but beyond that would be awful as it's already been nearly 3 months now 😔

nex18 · 23/04/2020 23:22

Me ☹️ I think my hymen’s regrown.

sociallydistained · 23/04/2020 23:27

@nex18 lol tbh I'm expecting to have cystitus when we're reunited like I have been prone too when starting a new relationship Blush

Duckduckgosling · 23/04/2020 23:29

I think my hymen's regrown

😂😂** ditto

nex18 · 23/04/2020 23:50

You should stock up on cranberry juice @sociallydistained!

sociallydistained · 23/04/2020 23:54

I will and even added cystitus sachets to my shopping 😳 best to prepare ... for whenever that'll be!

Mikki2019 · 24/04/2020 11:15

@MiddleAgedLurker 😂

Mikki2019 · 24/04/2020 11:16

I don’t think people will obey it after May if they don’t make provision for seeing loved ones . I certainly won’t be !

HarrietOh · 24/04/2020 13:33

Another one here! We both live completely alone but can't temporarily move in together because of pets. So annoying! We would be ultra low risk too as both WFH. However we are being strong and following the rules. Just hope visiting is one of the first things to be eased as spending nearly 5 weeks on my own has started to get me really down!

FascinatingCarrot · 24/04/2020 17:32

I'm missing mine and we live I'm the same house! But I'm shielding and ges still working so we keep apart at the mo.
I miss just dropping a kiss on his head as I pass or grabbing a quick hug (same goes for my son). I'm missing sleeping next to him too.
Shit I went all soppy then Grin

diege · 24/04/2020 21:02

Me too! Been together 20 months and, after being widowed 4 years ago I can honestly say he's the love of my life. He's on his own, I'm here with the kids. FaceTime etc just not the same. I think we'll just stay in bed for a week when we can meet again! 🤣 I'll be stocking up on thrush pressures that's for sure 😆

Mikki2019 · 24/04/2020 23:30

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Oh I hope this is true !!

diege · 25/04/2020 08:28

Please Daily Fail, for once be true! 😆

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