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30 days no contact Thread no 3

266 replies

heartnothead · 06/11/2017 17:42

Here we go with thread no. 3

Please do read my last post 1000 on thread 2.

OP posts:
meowimacat · 08/11/2017 18:42

Well done Iris must have been hard and a shock, and your heart must have been racing. But good for business :) xx

kik: meowimacat321

Iris65 · 08/11/2017 19:05

Then turned on my laptop which was used by my ex and found the sites he was visiting and his music playlists. Sobbed for 20 minutes and have cancelled an evening out because it's a birthday and I just can't face it.

I miss my ex so much it hurts. Despite everything he did to me.

user1493423934 · 08/11/2017 22:58

Iris so sorry you're feeling like this. I can relate. I'm still feeling like this and we broke up 6 weeks ago.
As the counsellor said to me - you don't know what will happen in the future.

Rejectedwoman · 08/11/2017 23:49

Into the angry stage. Lots of little interactions between him and a woman I am sure is an ex on Twitter. fucking cunt

Iris65 · 09/11/2017 08:38

user149 We were together for four years so I expect it will hurt for a long time. Sorry you're going through it too.

rejected angry is good. Less painful I think.

dolly3012xo · 09/11/2017 11:40

How is everyone today??Smile

meowimacat · 09/11/2017 11:44

Hey guys, in a rush to get back to work but just wanted to say add me on kik as I don't know how to find the group: meowimacat321

dolly I'm good thanks, I read a couple of blog posts last night that have given me a lot of insight into my stupid choices of men. I keep getting really put off by a guy who actually likes me and I realise that's my huge mistake. I only like the ones who treat me bad because I still don't think I deserve to be loved. So I'm giving the nice guy who likes me a chance, and it's actually making me realise how silly I've been to like someone who treated me so badly. I have to see him tomorrow though, just hope I don't fall for him again. I do feel like I'm finally seeing the light now.

Here are the articles:
www.amyyoungcoaching.com/huge-hard-realizations-installment-1-love-scraps-hot-stove-men/#comment-943

www.thecut.com/2014/09/ask-polly-how-do-i-get-over-my-co-worker.html

meowimacat · 09/11/2017 11:45

Also Liza I DM'd you my no yesterday - let me know if you don't have it x

LizaJane85 · 09/11/2017 12:35

Just messaged you Meow!

Iris65 · 09/11/2017 16:15

Another bad day. Had to go back to the house to collect some more of my belongings. I really didn't want to but the person helping had made arrangements.
It was hellish and I've cried on and off all afternoon. It physically hurts and I crave him. So, so, stupid. He abused me and treated me so badly, but I still want him.
This is madness.

Aminuts23 · 09/11/2017 16:38

Iris big hugs. Do you need to go back any more? That was always going to be difficult. How are you doing on the NC?

Rejectedwoman · 09/11/2017 16:40

Absolutely drowning this afternoon. I can't stop crying.

BasicallyBiscuit · 09/11/2017 17:04

Hello, new to thread!

I am planning on going NC with narc ex. Split up three weeks ago.
Abusive relationship that towards the end became physical, and after the breakup became sexual.

He says he loves me, is in love with me, has never connected to anyone like this before, would be a wreck if I left his life, said that he thinks about me all the time, said that he misses having sex with me, misses hugging, cried last night on the phone that this is the longest we have gone without physically seeing each other (1 week).

he broke up with me when he was drunk saying that he didn't want a relationship, he felt too pressured, and that he couldnt keep hurting me (he'd done unforgivable things in the relationship). We have had constant contact since he did it, had sex once and have had two other sleepovers with no sex. Text daily, ring every few days.

He said he wasn't looking for sex with someone else, but if it came up he wouldn't turn it down as he is single now. I said how's that going to work if we're still friends? And he said I didn't need to know Hmm that he views sex as a bodily function and that he definitely didn't want another relationship for a long time. I said I didn't want to speak to him and he said it was an entirely hypothetical situation - he wasn't planning on having sex! I am so confused. During the breakup he said he wouldnt want anyone else and this was a chance to sort himself out and stop being abusive and alcoholic.

so hard to start this, in the past i've tried and failed NC with him. It's like i'm addicted. I cant imagine not speaking to him but it's doing me no good

Iris65 · 09/11/2017 17:33

I am also obsessively checking my email in case he has emailed me.

Iris65 · 09/11/2017 17:38

Ami I have to go back at least once more because I was persuaded to let a friend move my belongings and we can't do it all at once.
No contact - so tempted to send him an email telling him how much I love him and miss him. When I was in the house I picked up one of his worn T-shirts just to smell him again. Big mistake. I miss him and it is so painful. I would rather have surgery without anaesthetic, and I have had a lot of surgery.
rejected sorry it's a bad day for you too.
basically welcome to the thread and these kinds of relationships are a form of addiction. I'm reading a book about the influence of brain chemistry on forming bonds with abusive people.

heartnothead · 09/11/2017 18:55

Biscuit - I can see similarities between your ex and my possibly narc. Alcoholic exbf.

I am now 34 days NC with him after he too did some unforgivable things.

He’s now in a relationship with a fellow alcoholic.

Despite stringing me along for some time and asking me to sleep with him on a couple of occasions.

Thankfully refused due to some sort of sixth sense.

We were together properly for just over two years although I’ve known him for years.

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Iris65 · 09/11/2017 21:14

Well that was stupid. Sent a very brief, sad email. Hope he doesn't reply.

I am now back to Day 1 of NC.

anxiousnow · 09/11/2017 21:43

Iris, it is done. Don't beat yourself up. It is understandable as you had to go to the house so it stirred everything up.

Sorry so many of you are having such a bad day.
Meow, yes you do deserve a man who treats you well. Good luck with this new nice one.
I am also back to day 1 tomorrow. Sent him a message. No reply.
Rejected, sorry to hear about the twitter exchange. I know it is easier said than done but try not to look. Or get a friend to look. It might not be as bad as you think. Why can't men just be honest.

Pixielemons · 09/11/2017 22:25

It's confusing because he says he misses me, loves me, asks to meet up and stuff but he broke it off. Had a three hour phone convo last night. Sent him a snapchat before but he has opened and not replied.

So confusing

Need to find strength to let go

Iris65 · 10/11/2017 07:25

Pixie Some people like to string exes along in case they need attention from someone. The other reason may be that they are also confused. For example I sent an email that I regret and I have no intention of replying if he gets in touch.
Hope we all have a better day today.

LizaJane85 · 10/11/2017 08:29

Just checking in. I’m on day 2 minimal contact after making it to day 15!

Still shocked from finding out about ow but I’ll get there.

Love and hugs to all Flowers

GeriT · 10/11/2017 10:18

Today is Day 1 and will remain Day 1 as long as he messages me.

I won't initiate contact with him - as I need nothing from him (unless it is about DD).

If he want's to contact me about trivial BS.- fine. I will respond but I won't bring my feelings in to any conversation.

He can live his life - I will live mine.

#fuckhim

Iris65 · 10/11/2017 11:43

Liza Good job getting to day 15. Shows you can do it! Not surprised you had a blip about the OW. I think blips happen to most of us!
Feeling better today and wrote another list of his abuse including stuff that I had forgotten. That made me feel better too.
For more the disconnect between the intense physical attraction and his abusive behaviour makes it very hard. I need to concentrate on the latter.
Geri Is there any need for you to respond to the trivial BS? Just a question, not being judgy! (Especially after my blip yesterday.)

Iris65 · 10/11/2017 11:44

That should say * For me the disconnect...

Pixielemons · 10/11/2017 13:02

Well I've failed today. Back and forth texting all last night early into this morning and he's just text again.

I don't understand why someone would break your heart and carry on texting.

I have done what you have done Geri, not brining my feelings into it. I just feel the more I pull away the more intense the texts from him get.

Has anyone else contacted ex today?