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My ex is back in contact

218 replies

Bigfluffybear · 15/01/2017 22:15

Hello long time lurker but decided to post for advice. Please be nice to me!

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Bigfluffybear · 16/01/2017 21:57

What does that mean valentine?

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Valentine2 · 16/01/2017 22:00

That means you are not regretful at all and you came here mainly to be flogged so you could feel a bit better about what you have done and what you want to do next.cheaters like you and him follow this script.

SparklyMagpie · 16/01/2017 22:09

Grin I assume you was fucking her then for years behind her partners back then

"What's the difference"

What an absolute joke Grin

Costacoffeeplease · 16/01/2017 22:15

He'll be like a dog with two dicks tonight

Movingout · 16/01/2017 22:28

Definitely contact him, life's complicated and far too short. I hope it's a positive experience for you.

Bigfluffybear · 16/01/2017 22:34

Thanks moving out. No one on here will believe me but it's lunch only.

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TalkingofMichaelAngel0 · 16/01/2017 22:49

If you find him making references to the sex you used to have tomorrow youll at least know it isnt about catching up as friends, and is about him wanting an easy shag. So youll have an answer at least

DistanceCall · 16/01/2017 23:24

You already know what you want to do. Why come here and ask?

AndTheBandPlayedOn · 16/01/2017 23:26

Here is a book recommendation for you: Smart Women/Foolish Choices: Finding the Right Men Avoiding the Wrong Ones

Imho, Bigfluffy , you still see your relationship with him through your age 20 perspective with many layers of filters of Grand Love, he spends money on you (which can be used to justify all sorts of things), he was great with your child, he did " " family holiday" " with you and your child (the Luke Skywalker shot to obliterate your perspective to keep you tuned in to his script). In short, he played you. He Used you.

You saw this and walked away after degrading yourself for two years (kept you secret). Well done, by the way, on seeing there would be no future with him...then. The fact he isn't married now is a red herring. But, I think the 20 year old you has been triggered because at that time, it was a source of great frustration for you... and now you see a way to "victory".

Let's be clear: this is not the kind of victory that you want because he is a Grade A boobie prize. You know what kind of lying, cheating, duplicitous actor he is; and he knows the kind of treatment you will embrace put up with and has probably kept notes for playing you like a grand piano. This is the foundation for your lunch date tomorrow.

Don't trust him, Ok? Anything he will say or do- offer you a job, get you a raise, compliment your work, how fabulous you are, your awesome looks-you should be a movie star, what a wonderful parent you are, how sorry he was when you left, you are the one great regret of his entire life and he would fall to his knees in sobs of gratitude if you could give him one more chance...for, as many previous posters have pointed out, a fuck. Because that is all you are to him. And that is because you agreed to degrade yourself by being his bit on the side while he was married. I dont think that perception is going to change, sorry. Pay your way, Bigfluffy. Dont let him create any implied contracts that you owe him for anything.

BlueParrott · 16/01/2017 23:55

Reading this it appears this man took advantage when you were a young single mum. If you were 20 and already had a toddler you must have been very young mum not criticising but sometimes men take advantage. As the pp says he made a fuss of you and your son you were bound to be flattered. Hope all goes well tomorrow but be carefulFlowers

Bigfluffybear · 17/01/2017 08:41

Hi ive decided not to go today and have blocked him on fb
After a sleepless night i realised it wasnt worth it

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Costacoffeeplease · 17/01/2017 08:51

Well done, I really don't see what good would come of meeting up

Bigfluffybear · 17/01/2017 08:56

I couldnt stop thinking how upset my son was last time. He was 4 and used to ask where my ex was alot and cry when i told him we wouldnt be seeing him againSad

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RacoonBandit · 17/01/2017 09:01

Since when has a 4 yo been a toddler Hmm

SparklyMagpie · 17/01/2017 09:06

Well atleast you've made the right decision

Bigfluffybear · 17/01/2017 09:21

Raccoon my son was a toddler when we got together he was 2

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BlueParrott · 17/01/2017 09:52

Well done Flowers

Sugarpiehoneyeye · 17/01/2017 10:14

Hi Fluffy, you have made the right decision.
He shouldn't have got in contact with you, it was bound to litter your mind with memories.
Don't beat yourself up, the fact that you considered meeting him for lunch, is to be expected.
You've worked hard, you've come a long way, your Son is secure and well adjusted.
Be strong, but above all, be kind to yourself, keep treading the good path, that you are now on.
Nothing good will come from meeting this man.

BonnyScotland · 17/01/2017 10:22

Im pleased for you and your wee boy x

Bigfluffybear · 17/01/2017 11:19

Ive arranged to go out with a friend instead Grin

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BlueParrott · 17/01/2017 16:04

Definitely sounds like the right choice!😁 block him!

Sugarpiehoneyeye · 17/01/2017 16:06

Well, you've taken some hammer Fluffy, but you've had some honest responses. I hope you come back.
Have a nice time with your friend. 😀

Bigfluffybear · 17/01/2017 16:18

Thanks im not all bad honestly Smile

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Sugarpiehoneyeye · 17/01/2017 17:50

There's not one of us one here, who haven't messed up, at some point in our lives !
Those who haven't, come from another planet 😂

RacoonBandit · 17/01/2017 17:58

Speak for yourself! I think having a 2 year affair with a married man is a little more than messing up Hmm

It's good you cancelled OP. You deserve so much better than what he had to offer.