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is it me or is it them?

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rumred · 13/10/2014 08:08

I'm having a torrid time emotionally and could do with some objective opinions please

I am late 40s, lesbian, single. I've recently wondered if I have an attachment disorder. I look at my relationship history and its not great. 5 years is my longest, recently (last 8years) however most have lasted less than a year. my last relationship ended august- my decision because I didn't feel she could give me the attention/priority I wanted. there were other issues- there always are- but I wonder if I'm jumping ship too quickly generally, and that nothing will ever be good enough emotionally for me. That is a scary thought.

I have friends, a job, house etc. so other parts of my life work well. just not the part I really crave success in. I feel a complete utter failure, everyone else seems able to sustain a loving relationship except me. ok not everyone, but most people

I'm having therapy and will raise this at he next session- we've not talked about attachment, just general stuff about esteem, childhood etc. but when I looked at attachment stuff recently it felt like a penny dropped/LBM. or am I clutching at straws?

anyone else thought about this? am I doomed?

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rumred · 13/10/2014 19:56

what makes me happy? I wish I could get that, for more than fleeting moments. im discontented single and when in a relationship.

the recent ex im supposed to be meeting tomorrow has just cancelled. again. so perhaps the concerns I had are real not down to attachment problems. anyone else feel they struggle with attachment? just me??

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