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How long have you been besotted?

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ravenmum · 29/03/2018 21:22

Back in the dating world in my late 40s but as inexperienced as a teenager, so here's a teenagery question Grin.

Last boyfriend I had I was totally besotted with from day 1. Had to let him go in the end as he was all talk and no trousers, but for a while I was really walking around thinking that colours looked brighter, sniffing the roses, it was lovely.
Current boyfriend I'm growing really fond of though he's not what you'd call a catch Grin. Again enjoying that feeling of looking forward to seeing him etc.

So how long can it last? Anyone still feel all warm inside after decades? I'd really like to keep it up.

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JustHereForThePooStories · 29/03/2018 21:24

16 years and counting. I think he’s the best thing ever.

sourpatchkid · 29/03/2018 21:29

Oh yeah, he's irritating some times but I frequently run and throw myself on DH in a massive hug as I just love him so much. 13 years now.

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ravenmum · 29/03/2018 22:01

Is it something that you think about much - how much you love him? I wonder if thinking/talking about the subject keeps it fresh. The last boyfriend was constantly reminding me of it, and it really worked :) I felt awkward talking about it with my ex.

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sourpatchkid · 29/03/2018 22:14

I wouldn't consciously think "oh let's think about how much I love him" and we would both hate talking about it! That sounds like too much effort to me

I just sometimes see his face and the love bursts out and I could just squeeze him til he pops!! (That's the feeling I get, it's not very sexy or romantic and my hugs are a little like a rugby tackle...)

FellOutOfBed2wice · 29/03/2018 22:21

I have had this twice, second time with my now DH. I wouldn’t say that I feel like that all of the time but we’ve been together over a decade and have two under three who are both pretty full on! But yes, when I stop and it’s just me and him or he’s making me laugh or being kind to the children I definitely get that feeling.

wfrances · 29/03/2018 22:22

22 years. So just about into decades Grin

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ravenmum · 29/03/2018 22:24

I was thinking more of saying "I love you", that kind of thing rather than "OK time to chat about love" :) And just reflecting on your relationship when alone.

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ravenmum · 29/03/2018 22:25

I think that does sound romantic, though, wanting to squeeze someone til they pop!

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