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Do they all just want sex?

42 replies

Costaricachica · 19/09/2017 20:12

This is hopefully lighthearted...

I have been single for a several months now after finally leaving a long abusive relationship. I feel I'm really finding myself again and am happier than i have been in years.

Anyway, I'm not sure I'm really ready to date or anything yet but since remerging on social media, a few exes from my younger years/'near misses' have got in touch to say hi! All well and good, nice to catch up with old friends/ practise a bit of flirty banter...however, they all seem to be after sex! Even the married ones! Shock

Am I being oversensitive or is this how it goes nowadays?! I thought people used to arrange having a drink to catch up - rather than cut straight to the chase?Grin

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PlasticPatty · 19/09/2017 20:13

Yes, they all want sex, even the married ones. Even the ones who have only recently moved in with their partners.

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Costaricachica · 19/09/2017 20:15

Oh no - I'm not being oversensitive then!

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Pebbles1989 · 19/09/2017 20:18

I'm finding the same thing. Can't believe how many married and attached men came out of the woodwork.

Transcendence · 19/09/2017 22:30

Gosh!!!!!!

user1480334601 · 19/09/2017 22:52

Yes it's a big contribution to my trust issues in relationships, the amount of married or taken people who were inappropriate toward me when I was single!

Chocolatteandbiscuits · 19/09/2017 22:53

Yep marriage means nothing to these types of men.

bowtieandheels · 20/09/2017 00:16

Yep had the same experience, nothing surprises me anymore.

Beentherelefthimgotthetshirt · 20/09/2017 00:46

Same here. All bar one of male friends made it clear they'd 'help me out' if I had needs when I separated from XH. All were married... I don't dress inappropriately, I'm quite baudy when drinking with the lads and don't simper over men.

Heebejeebees · 20/09/2017 00:54

No they don't, my OH who I started dating just over a year ago, was a gentleman and still is. Sex was only on the cards after we were both ready.

highinthesky · 20/09/2017 00:57

You are correct!

The trouble with exes is that they feel they have done the dating thing already so it's a shortcut into to your knickers. Why put any work into it?

Smile and move on.

BorisTrumpsHair · 20/09/2017 01:09

I never have posted about My relationship status and what not on FB. Keep em guessing. And avoid unwanted attention.

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Costaricachica · 21/09/2017 20:53

Seems a common theme then.... I just didn't expect it at all, especially from the attached ones.

That's really reassuring Heebejeebees...I'm sure there are plenty of good uns out there.

highinthesky - I totally agree....much easier/ quicker route to reuse an old number!

Just makes me even more hesitant to consider trying OLD...think I'll just enjoy my new found freedom a while longer!

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Aminuts23 · 21/09/2017 21:01

If I were you I'd stay single. Things are a bit raw for me just now, sorry x

Ruddygreattiger2016 · 21/09/2017 21:03

Yep, same here, including an acquaintence from work who is at least twenty years older than me, married and constantly telling me about his grandkids!

I really do look at men in a completely different light now and would not trust another one. Not worth the bother or time.

Eleanorsummer · 21/09/2017 21:09

A lot do.

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Costaricachica · 21/09/2017 21:11

Aminuts23 - i intend to...the last thing I need is to be in another relationship so soon. Need some "me" time for sure!

I haven't posted anything about my relationship status. It's given my friends a giggle though... "still got it girl ha!" Etc.

But it is slightly disappointing that this seems to be how many attached men conduct themselves.

Ruddygreattiger2016 - I know what you mean!

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Aminuts23 · 21/09/2017 21:18

OP it's not just the attached ones. I will never ever trust a man again after what I've just been through. I spent 18 months recovering from an awful relationship. Doing all the right things. When I met someone again 11 months ago I thought it/he was great. Relaxed, easygoing, funny etc. No red flags at all. Turns out he was just as bad as the rest in the end. Totally blindsided me, completely. I think it's finished me off relationship wise

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Costaricachica · 21/09/2017 21:30

Aminuts23 - so sorry to hear that. What a total shit bag. I think believing we've learned from past crap gives us hope and strength to go forward. That we won't fall for that again.

Don't let this one make you lose faith forever. Half the planets population are male...statistically there's got to be some good eggs x

This is what I tell myself anyway...

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clumsyduck · 21/09/2017 21:33

My dp is a gent but seriously every other relationship iv had they were cheating pigs ( and no I didn't think they were gents at the time either )

Aminuts23 · 21/09/2017 21:41

I thought he was a good egg OP. I really really did. I won't trust my own judgement any more now. I don't need a man anyway but it doesn't stop the pain. I'd run a million miles from another relationship

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Costaricachica · 21/09/2017 22:00

clumsyduck - many seem to think the grass is greener. Too much on offer perhaps!?

Aminuts23 - i totally believe you and understand what you're saying. I don't trust my own judgement either now after many many years. I don't know when or if that will return.

Have you had counselling? I have and it's done me wonders.

I'm loving my life now...just me and my children....finding our own happiness and not putting that key in someone elses pocket.

I still have hope though. No bastard deserves to take that away from you!

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Aminuts23 · 21/09/2017 22:11

I was exactly where you are OP. Strong and mainly recovered. And enjoying a relaxed no pressure relationship. Sorry I don't mean to bring you down. The fact that this man who I thought I knew could do this means I really will not trust again. I never in a million years saw it coming. I'll leave you now to more cheery responses. Good luck with everything Flowers

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Costaricachica · 21/09/2017 22:14

And to you xxx Flowers

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clumsyduck · 21/09/2017 22:19

Yea well they all certainly did then come crying back once it's all over !

We're always going to find other
People attractive fair enough but for some reason they couldn't possibly resist cheating on me and almost as bad as that making me out to be crazy for suspecting them , I always knew though red flags from the start with each Of them I was just
Young and naive I guess ?!?!

I always say if now dp cheated I would be done with men ! He's the nicest man iv ever known if he can do it they all can !!

user1497991628 · 21/09/2017 22:42

clumsy that's exactly what I said about my husband... I was wrong.

You never can tell.