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Ami wasting my time?

29 replies

Greyhoundgal30 · 08/04/2017 09:24

I've been seeing a guy for a few years, it's never really progressed that much due to various reasons even though we both wanted it to.
One of the main reasons I have been reluctant is because he works a crazy amount of hours and it's not an option to reduce those hours, well not to keep him. He is adamant that he needs to work that much to pay bills, mortgage etc.
We are never able to plan anything together, holidays are usually out the question.
I feel like I'm missing out on so much, I love him but I just want a normal relationship.

I've tried so many times to explain that my needs aren't being met and it's selfish to expect someone to wait around for you all the time. Am I being unfair? The way I see it is that is his priority.
How many of you ladies would settle for swing your man just a few hours a week?

OP posts:
TheNaze73 · 08/04/2017 12:03

I think you need to split up, if you're needy for his attention. I've been on the reverse & the harassment for attention, is equally as annoying. Neither of you are right or wrong here. Just different

HidingEyes · 08/04/2017 12:34

Workaholism (which he clearly has), apparently, can be an avoidance strategy for relationships and commitment (even life?)

HidingEyes · 08/04/2017 12:34

If he wanted you, he'd make time for you. Sorry OP Flowers.

SparklingRaspberry · 08/04/2017 14:43

It amazes me how there's always one person to accuse the man of already being married no matter what the situation is Hmm

OP, it doesn't sound like this is the type of relationship for you. It certainly wouldn't make me happy either.

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