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Dating separated man. He says he may go back to his wife. Feeling so sad.

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armadillosauce · 19/05/2018 19:37

Dear mumsnetters,
Please give me some strong words to help me let go of the man I am seeing. A couple of months ago I was introduced to this man through some workmates. He is currently married, but separated from his wife for the past six months, and until recently this was heading towards divorce, so I tried not to think too much of it. I feel we have a strong connection, we get on incredibly well, have plenty in common, very sexually compatible and I started to fall for him. But last week he told me he'd been having second thoughts about divorce. He had separated due to a communication break down, and the feeling that he wasn't in love with his wife anymore. But now he wants to fully explore whether he can reconnect with her and whether their marriage can be saved. He says if not he still wants to explore a future with me, however I know if I am being truly honest with myself that this is a slim possibility. But, it's so hard to let go. We are trying to be in touch less but I struggle with this and find myself wanting to call him or text often to reassure myself or to get an explanation about his change of heart re his marriage. I know I should walk away and move on, but it hurts. Please help.

OP posts:
NotSureThisIsWhatIWant · 20/05/2018 13:48

Break up hurt, there is no way around it. You will continue to care for him for a good while. But it is important to focus on the fact that he doesn’t feel about you in the way you feel about him. IMO he is trying to let you go gently, so you stay in reserve in case he changes his mind.

Not fighting the love/pain does help... after reading a bit from Eckhart, nowadays I just think: I will love him until the feeling pass.
And it does pass, even faster...

Rosielily · 20/05/2018 13:51

He can choose you or lose you. Don't be his back up plan, and don't be his second choice. Never compete for someone's love Thanks

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