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Being used for sex but I want him so much.

69 replies

brokenglam · 04/05/2018 19:36

About a year ago I got in touch with an ex from a long time back and we started having a relationship. He lives in London and I live in Glasgow so it's only every few weeks we can get together. He was my first true love and I've thought about him for years since we split up. Problem is my feelings have really developed for him again and really deep down I know he's just using me for sex. The sex is amazing, always was. I've Whatsapped him a few times over last couple days and had one word answers, not seen him since last Thursday and he hasn't initiated contact with me. I know I'll here from him when he's horny or coming to Glasgow for work and I find myself constantly checking my phone wishing for a message. I'm besotted with him. I've read up on limerence and think that's what I have. It took me many years to get over him from when we were early 20's and split up, and now 2 decades later I feel the same. I can't bring myself to go cold turkey on him as I just need that feeling he gives me of being wanted, even though he doesn't want me for more than my body, it's so silly. Help, how can I help myself!! Sad and crying by myself on a Fri night as I just want to hear from him, tying myself in knots wondering what he might be doing. Sad

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Tropicana123 · 09/05/2018 08:04

U need to gain control, he is the decision maker, he messages u when he's ready, not over the weekend cos he's busy doing whatever else while u sit about and pine over him and he'll know this. He knows he'll always have u whenever he wants, which is horrible but true. U need to be strong don't let him take advantage of u, u clearly can't do the just sex thing u are too attached. Once u gain control and don't reply to him it will start to feel good, he no longer decides ur happiness u do ! Plus if he really wanted a relationship he would make it happen guys tend not to mess about when they want something.

Speaking from my own experiences here. Saying stuff I wish someone told me a long time ago. Hope ur ok op

Bluebelle38 · 09/05/2018 09:06

You are holding on to hope his feelings will develop. They won't, you are too far away and he he can't even bring himself to be excited by your messages to him. You will get very hurt.

Dandeliontea123 · 09/05/2018 12:09

Honestly - being on your own, without craving the feeling he gives you of being wanted, will get easier. Loads of us have come on this thread to say so.

brokenglam · 09/05/2018 12:21

I use him for the sex too, that's how we agreed it. Just my feelings got in the way. Sometimes I go to London and call him, it's not always him getting in touch with me. It's a FWB situation that just I messed up a bit cause let me heart open up. Pretty sure we can carry on as we are, lots of people do it.

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JessieMcJessie · 09/05/2018 12:31

Read your OP again. Really, you’re pretty sure you can go back to FWB and no emotional investment?

You are deluding yourself and you are worth more than this.

brokenglam · 02/06/2018 10:08

Last weekend things changed. Lots of text chat and sexting then he just said on Sunday morn he was having a tough weekend and could we wait till Tuesday to text. I didn't contact him again and he eventually messaged on Weds night. Since then he's only replied to my messages with 1 word answers, I've only sent 3 messages. Last message I sent was Friday morn and no replies yet. Should I message and say time to call it a day and goodbye or should I just say nothing and ignore him if he does reply? I still really want him but this last week has changed my views on him.

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HowWhyHow · 02/06/2018 10:19

Quick message 'sorry, this isn't working for me' then block. He's showing you no respect at all.

NK1cf53daaX127805d4fd5 · 02/06/2018 10:36

I agree. Quick message to say this isn't working for you and you wish him well and then move on

Emmageddon · 02/06/2018 10:38

Time to say goodbye now. Tell him you're moving on and won't be able to see him again. Be the one to end it. Don't be the person who is always there whenever he's free.

SoapOnARoap · 02/06/2018 14:29

Don’t give him the satisfaction of another text. He really doesn’t give a shit about you.

Limpopobongo · 02/06/2018 14:29

I dislike this idea of being "used for sex".

No..you are both consenting adults, you both chose to have sex. No one is using anyone.

stopfuckingshoutingatme · 02/06/2018 17:30

He has not pretended to be anything other than what he is

You have a few options

Continue to have great sex and feel shit for 98% of the time
Bluntly tell him ‘no more’ and make it clear the reasons why and your feelings so he can at least respect why it hurts you
Or sit in your hands and leave it for a while

I think everyone deserves better but I can emphasise with why you are doing it

saltandvinegarcrisps1 · 02/06/2018 18:18

OP i feel for you being this besotted but he's really just not that into you. Woman up, tell him it's not working for you then block/delete and move on. If you don't, I look forward to your next gazillion posts about how upset,/devastated/used/disrespected/unloved you feel. No good will ever come from this.

Honeyroar · 02/06/2018 18:48

You really can't deal with being treated like this, no matter that you think you're just wanting sex, just like he does. It isn't true. You want and care for him a million times more than he does for you. You're not equals, he's so much more in control than you. You really need to cut all contact, as people are saying. You sound like you could do with some counselling to boost your confidence and help you do it. You deserve so much more than this, everyone does.

Honeyroar · 02/06/2018 18:49

Ps, in cutting contact you're not punishing him, he won't even care much, you're doing it for YOU.

Tara336 · 02/06/2018 18:52

While I can understand and sympathise you already know your being used. It’s lovely to have the feelings you do but you will end up badly hurt. Have the strength and dignity to walk away you’re future self will be grateful

MyOtherProfile · 02/06/2018 18:58

I don't think you really do want a relationship with the real him. If I was in your situation and got a text like that I'd msg back and say I hope you're ok, sorry to hear that you're having a bad time. This would at least show you were interested in him as a person.

Don't message and say goodbye. Just walk away.

Mayday01 · 02/06/2018 20:17

I'm not sure what you are wanting people to say OP.
A good piece of advice I had years ago was, if a man likes you, you will KNOW about it.
Don't hang around looking more and more desperate to this man, move on with your dignity intact.

BertieBusy · 02/06/2018 21:06

OP I am sorry you are having a shit time with this guy. All the previous advice is spot on to move on and fill your time.
I have been in a similar situation with someone on and off for a very long time and I am curious about others who mentioned the sex was amazing .

Is it because of the situation? Have you had the same in a "normal" relationship? I dont want to be with the guy I know but it was physically amazing and I wonder how you recreate that with a stable partner if this is possible.

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