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I have to decide today

290 replies

whethergirl · 10/01/2011 10:47

Been with dp for 10 months, it all got very serious very quickly. He's just phoned me saying he's aware something is wrong, he's confused, and that i've got to make my mind up today, whether I want him or not. He said he was embarassed all wkd (and for the last couple of months). I was acting like I didn't want him touching me and that I acted like he was an irritation.

I just don't know if I'm giving up a relationship on a really lovely guy, whether this is my issue. He is trustworthy, devoted, would do anything for me and him and my ds think the world of each other. Don't think anyone else could treat me better.

But I'm just not feeling the love. I don't think I fancy him or am in love with him. And he is soooo into me that I find it quite off putting, it's a bit much.

He says it's since an incident a few months ago when we fell out (the only time). I feel this was never properly resolved. I did have creeping doubts before hand but always got carried away with his grand gestures of love for me.

He told me that the way this relationship is going, me going off him and not being able to put my finger on what, is an exact repeat pattern of his two previous serious relationships.

If I think that we are splitting up today, I feel more upset about my ds who has taken him on as a father figure (he doesn't see his own dad). I realise this is not a good reason to stay together but I do feel awful about it, my ds's happiness is everything to me. Also have introduced him to my family (doesn't happen easily in my family) and they all love him and have accepted him as part of the family. Also I was on my own for 6 years before I met him, and was desperately lonely.

I just feel terrible as he is so in love with me. A bit too much, if that makes any sense.

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Katisha · 10/01/2011 11:20

I tread your other thread - maybe you should reread it?

He is being v manipulative in his victim status. And using DS to make sure he has you, which is not great is it?

If this has happened in his other relationships, then you are not alone in finding him suffocating are you? And maybe he should look at himself and this pattern.

If he's forcing you to decide today, I think the cons outweigh the pros. It's not a normal grown-up way of carrying on.

Be prepared for dramatics, eg suicide threats and if he tries this, say you will call the poice (and do so.)

whethergirl · 10/01/2011 11:20

MummieHunnie, I think family/friends just think it's sweet that he loves me so much. Relationship with ds's dad had scary similarities...we were only together for 2 years when we had ds. Looking back, I've never really myself fallen for someone, it's always someone completely falling for me and going right over the top, me getting swept away with it and then realising that maybe I didn't like them that much in the first place. Obviously I need to work on that.

Anyfucker, was secretly hoping you would turn up!! You told me to dump him last time (does him blowing 12k on guitars and takeaways ring a bell?!).

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whethergirl · 10/01/2011 11:22

ChickensAreFlyingUnderTheRadar, I think you have it spot on. One day, ds called him "dad" by accident and he was over the moon, and "jokingly" said to me "Ha, you can't dump me now cos he's just called me dad".....how creepy is that.

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AnyFucker · 10/01/2011 11:24

yes, OP, it rings a bell, I said I remember you

for the second time on this thread...are you going to dump him now ?

stop coming out with these little creepy "anecdotes" and tell us what you are going to do about him

ChickensAreFlyingUnderTheRadar · 10/01/2011 11:25

Yeah, see every bit of info you give just fills in the blanks. This man is odd and a little bit scary. Send that text now.

Anniegetyourgun · 10/01/2011 11:28

Run away, run away.

Lulumaam · 10/01/2011 11:30

i think i remember you

make your decision, make it now and stick to it

he's subtly dangerous and abusive

love conquers nothing when he pisses the money away

you've had hte warnings, heed them

let him smotehr someone else with his OTT soul mate love

whethergirl · 10/01/2011 11:34

I don't mean to do that typical boring anaylysis of the comparision of my dad and my relationships, but it's unavoidable, and my dad has always treated me like his princess, so over the top, his happiness depends on my actions, always wants me to be happy but suffocates me at the same time. So I guess that's where my issues stem from!

Sorry, cross posted anyfucker. Yes, I am going to have to tell him arent I. I suppose I came on here for some strength and support, and confirmation that I'm doing the right thing. I just find dumping SO difficult and gut wrenching.

He told me he has had suicidal thoughts from worrying about our relationship, but promised not to actually go ahead with it!!!! Sorry af, that probably made you feel a bit nauseous!

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whethergirl · 10/01/2011 11:35

Is it really ok to do it by text you think???

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ChickensAreFlyingUnderTheRadar · 10/01/2011 11:37

Yep. And ignore all suicide threats etc. It's all bollocks. You are not responsible for his behaviour.

AnyFucker · 10/01/2011 11:37

who cares ?

just do it

AnyFucker · 10/01/2011 11:38

you owe him nothing, the stupid man

whethergirl · 10/01/2011 11:38

I'm actually starting to feel relief, thanks so much for your support and strength everyone.

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AnyFucker · 10/01/2011 11:39

follow it through and you will feel relief 1000X

whethergirl · 10/01/2011 11:40

He just text to say he wants what's best for us both and he thought we had a good relationship but may well have been blind to his own faults. He has asked me to write an email explaining my concerns. He doesn't blame me but can't stop loving me.

I'm texting back now...

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JustForThisOne · 10/01/2011 11:43

dont engage in explanations!!

ChickensAreFlyingUnderTheRadar · 10/01/2011 11:43

Don't get in to conversation. Just say 'Sorry, I don't love you so I think it's best we don't see each other. Bye'. Then do not engage. WTF with the 'write an email about your concerns'?! It's not a sodding business plan!

AnyFucker · 10/01/2011 11:43

don't get sucked into explaining

just tell him it is over, it hassn't worked out

do not write any emails, it is his way of sucking onto you

I expect he will hen couner every one of your criticisms by subtly blaming you for hem and/or making empty promises to change

don't be a fool any longer

dump and then no further contact

you sound too suggestible to emotional blackmail, so best you don't continue any discussions with him

AnyFucker · 10/01/2011 11:44

sorry, my t key is sticking

BooBooGlass · 10/01/2011 11:44

Don't email and don't bloody text. If you feel the need to engage then for goodness sake be adults and do it face to face. But I wouldn't give him another second of your time.

AnyFucker · 10/01/2011 11:45

chickens, I think we are on a rampage together today Smile

so many fuckwit men, so little time...

sungirltan · 10/01/2011 11:45

hey whethergirl - i reckon you'd have got shot of him already but you haven't had the heart because of ds. you just need to manage the split for ds really well. explain to him that adults often move in and out of relationships and that we must enjoy every experience even if they end and that we meet new people/friends all the time. also remind him of all the permanent figures in his life and that things wont change otherwise. all that kind of thing.

email explaining concerns......yikes!

ChickensAreFlyingUnderTheRadar · 10/01/2011 11:47

Indeed AF. We are a tag team of reason

whethergirl · 10/01/2011 11:48

Ok I've just text him back, told him I am following my gut instincts (didn't mention you lot Grin), and that I'm very sorry for hurting him.

I do feel very relieved, but still sad it didn't work out, feeling very upset about the impact on ds, and taking a deep breath as I embark on singledom once again.

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JustForThisOne · 10/01/2011 11:48

AF > so many fuckwit men, so little time...

haha sorry that had me in stitches