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should i run now.......or just enjoy the moment?????????

38 replies

tinkerbell41 · 01/11/2011 23:11

potted version as its late and i,m feeling very emotional and slightly irrational-wots new i think to myself!!!
separated three years.....divorce funding applied for...ex was i now know emotionally abusing me....two semi well adjusted kids who are taking everything in their stride at min....

upgrade man is younger,fitter and very sexy.....BUT........

when we started going out he said he didnt want anything heavy just some fun....i agreed thinking it wouldnt last but it has....been nine months now.....my life is now very exciting....i,ve lost weight,got myself back and made some new friends and new hobbies(for me not him) and my life is interesting and full both with or without him-i didnt want to ever be reliant on a man again......

so whats the problem.............i,ve tried not to fall for him,have tried just to keep him as a f@@k buddy but like a fool i dont think i,ve succeeded...........i figured if i gave him time and kept it cool then maybe we could move into something deeper-not now but long term-i wont admit it to anyone in real life but i,m in love with him and thats not good if its just a bit of fun.............

should i run now or just go with flow which is what i want to do i just dont want to get myself in a mess.............

hes a decent hard working guy but is a little eccentric........he talks one way-doesnt do romance or slush-but acts another,very physical,touchy feely,spends most of his free time with me when i dont have kids,when i do he spends time with his mates.....

one major concern is that he doesnt have any contact with his family except his sister..........that suits me as exs family were a complete nightmare but is it a red flag???

he talks bout the future bout wot we going to do-has booked and paid for a hol for us nxt year(this will b third one)but then talks about wanting to be a lonely old man on his own...........

in the words of the song.should i stay or should i go now,cause if i stay there will b trouble...namely me getting my heart broken............

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gypsycat · 02/11/2011 06:21

Have to agree with quite a few others. It sounds like you've got a great thing going, and after what you've been through in your marriage you deserve to just have a healthy, chilled relationship.

Relax and go with the flow, enjoy your holidays.

tinkerbell41 · 02/11/2011 10:16

ta guys...you right i know...i just had such a shit time with ex that i guess i,m really scared now.........at the start i was able to keep it very much fun in my head but am struggling with that now......i worry bout how i would cope if it all went tits up tomo and i catch myself thinking get out now before it messes up.........but u right its me overthinking........i,ll settle myself but its hard..really dont want to b hurt again.........will try hard to relax and just go with flow............no other option anyway cause i dont think i,d b strong enough to walk away now if i tried......

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izzywhizzysgunpowderplot · 02/11/2011 11:03

Honey, just try not to force anything and keep going with that flow

You've got so many reasons to be cheerful. You're out from under and you've proved that you have the capacity to feel joy and are able to love again despite what you've been through.

If you can do it once, you can and will do it again if your current affair doesn't work out - and it's never as bad second time round.

The only thing that's certain in life is that it passes - enjoy it while you can and rack up as many sweet memories as possible to warm your heart and mind in your old age.

tinkerbell41 · 04/11/2011 07:42

he called me 'love' twice last night Grin...........then acted like a little schoolboy.....was really funny............

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maleview70 · 04/11/2011 08:44

Even if he had confessed his undying love to you, he could still piss off and leave. just enjoy it. You don't have to get married to enjoy life. In fact I think I enjoyed life more when I wasn't married!

JaxTellerIsMyFriend · 04/11/2011 08:51

enjoy yourself! Izzywizzy has it spot on.

Actions speak louder than words, although it is nice to hear the words, they mean nowt if the actions dont back them up.

He is showing you in lots of ways that he cares about you - dont be such a scaredy cat. Wink

waterrat · 04/11/2011 08:59

It sounds like your fears/ insecurities are looming large in your mind and stopping you enjoying what is a really lovely relationship.

Yes, actions are far more important than words - words are cheap, some people are shy - and he is human, like you - just as you are holding back he may be too. But if he treats you with respect, makes you laugh and you enjoy his company - then try and release the load of worries from your mind.

YOu can't know anything for certain in life - as someone said, you might get hurt - but as long as you keep your own life full and you are honest with him where you need to be, then you have lived with integrity - you will survive if it doesn't work out.

Honesty and integrity that's what's important - be yourself, enjoy yourself and don't take any shit....other than that, try to relax!

tinkerbell41 · 04/11/2011 16:50

maleview-have no intention of getting married to him....not in near furture anyway....
izzywizzy...ta for your words of wisdom....
jax-i love the fact that u think hes showing me that he cares
waterrat-your so right and yep he is shy....i have been complety honest with him...think and hope he is with me...as for taking no shit i,m trying really really hard to make sure that doesnt happen but have to admit i spoil him rotten which i really shouldnt do!

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tinkerbell41 · 04/11/2011 16:52

and your right it is my insecurity thats so hard at min...he gives me no signs or probs to b insecure about so i guess it really isnt fair to put my insecurties cause of horrible ex on him...i try to keep them under wraps but the more i enjoy having him around and the more our lives become intwined the harder it is to push them down....

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JaxTellerIsMyFriend · 04/11/2011 17:21

look, if this relationship has a proper future together, ie eventually moving in together/possible marriage then you need to be able to TALK to him about your insecurity.

If you have been on holiday a few times together, dates etc and he texts you and calls you just to say hi, miss you or whatever he obviously cares about you. Maybe he is worried about getting too attached to you and the DC? Incase you ditch him?

TooEasilyTempted · 04/11/2011 17:52

Everything izzywhizzy said. Enjoy yourself! And for what it's worth, from what you've described I think he feels the same about you.

tinkerbell41 · 06/11/2011 19:00

well....am proud of myself....have had a lovely long weekend with man...kids with ex for four days cause of hols....didnt do anything stupid like declare undying love...just went with the flow like u all told me too....went out,went shopping,stayed in bedWink,ate pizza,watched football,did 4 gym sessions together.....am a much happier girl....am trying to feel secure without expecting anything from him and am trying just to enjoy life for now not worrying bout the future......
heres hoping my silly insecurities stay away....ta for all your advice....

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JaxTellerIsMyFriend · 07/11/2011 09:33

glad you had a lovely weekend. All you can do is keep your insecurity in check.

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