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Divorce/separation

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Separating and suddenly becoming best friends

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Sesicilana · 12/11/2019 11:18

So me and my ex have been together 3 years and we were both very unhappy. We are now planning to split - I’m staying in rented property and he is helping me out with guarantor so I can stay. He is moving back to house share (as close as he can) so if needed he can support me and our child. We are suddenly getting on so well. I’m 100% sure I want us to split and live separate to realise what we both want. Now - It’s almost upsetting how nice he is with the whole thing and how great we are and I’m wondering if we will both regret splitting up ? He is also trying to have sex with me now but I’m refusing but secretly scared he will go find someone else / I’m still secretly hoping there is hope for us down the line. What do you think about this whole situation Hmm. Anyone experience something similar? Issues for splitting us is basically his lack of interest in family time and time with me/broken trust after finding naked pic of a woman on his phone and him lying about few things.

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Sesicilana · 12/11/2019 11:27

Also to add ... during the 3 years he had moments where he talked about me not being “the one” and that we shouldn’t be together I always tried my best to fix us and we would continue ...now I decided I deserve someone who really loves me or for him to realise I AM the one...

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AmIThough · 12/11/2019 11:29

Why are you splitting up?
Surely it's just easier now you're not a couple and all those stresses are gone.

AnuvvaMuvva · 12/11/2019 11:29

Definitely do not shag him.

He might have an "avoidant" attachment style and only want what he can't have. Because having it makes him scared.

Sesicilana · 12/11/2019 11:34

Yea but if we are not a couple and have no future and having him living here being in love with him - I wouldn’t be able to move on Sad

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coragreta · 12/11/2019 11:36

Maybe talk to him. Try a trail separation? Start dating again while living apart?

AmIThough · 12/11/2019 11:38

Don't try a trial separation because one of you will shag someone else and your relationship won't recover. Separate or don't.

Sesicilana · 12/11/2019 11:39

Yea thats what we discussed - seeing other people if we want to. Split care of our child same way it’s now. I told him if he is lonely or wants to come in for coffee he can - and just see what future brings. Just not sure if I should sleep with him or notConfused it’s hard to say no, but I would be scared we would go back - I’m excited to be on my own again

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Sesicilana · 12/11/2019 11:40

We are quiet open minded sex wise - I wouldn’t mind if he sleeps with someone else to be honest - I want him to sort his feelings...

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