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How to move on

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Lostgirl1987 · 08/06/2018 20:50

Basically that!!! How do I move on from a guy who has dominated my life for the past 20 years!?

I sound so pathetic. I’m a fully grown adult with a responsible job Grin!!!

I met this guy through work 20 years ago, INSTANT attraction, never got it together as we were both in relationships. Fast forward a few years and we used to have a kiss and a fumble (not really sure how else to describe it!!) every now and again. I hasten to add this was whilst I WASNT in a relationship. He’s been on and off with the same woman for around 25 year! They have a son who’s 16. On and off like a tap they are. However he has made a big move away and bought his own house. But he still is tied to her emotionally! We have ‘tried’ to make a go of things so many times. I adore him (yes I know I sound woeful!!!). We get together, then......... nothing?

I am so attracted to him, I don’t know why? Yes he’s really good looking, but when we get together he struggles to keep an erection so I don’t honestly think we’ve actually had full intercourse (TMI 😂).

So why the hell am I wasting my life obsessing over him?!!!

I’m not looking for sarcastic replies! I need a good harsh ‘back to reality’ response! My self esteem is low at best, I feel he’s way out my league? Maybe that’s it? Christ I don’t know? Can you tell I’ve had a couple of vodkas! 😂. Saw him last night, had a lovely kiss and cuddle, nothing more. He texted first thing, now nothing and I’m yet again in that self destructing cycle!!!!

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Singlenotsingle · 08/06/2018 20:55

I don't know how old you are, but presumably in your 40s? Have you got children? Do you want children? You're wasting your life waiting for this loser! He's not available emotionally. Find someone who can be the partner you deserve!

NotTheFordType · 08/06/2018 20:59

Send him a message "This isn't working for me any more. Best wishes"

Block him on social media, email and phone

Get out there and date lots of other people!

Lostgirl1987 · 08/06/2018 21:08

Thanks both, I wish I had the resolve to just sack him off! I do block him sporadically, but always end up back in this cycle. I'm mid 40s (old enough to know better! ) and been single for 12 years bringing up my son with no support. Tried OLD to no avail so hence keep returning to this man, possibly for an ego boost initially but then feelings get in the way!

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ChevalierTialys · 08/06/2018 21:12

He is just Not That Into You.

Booklover147 · 08/06/2018 21:17

Maybe you’re afraid to move on. He sounds like he doesn’t actually fancy you much sorry but I’d look elsewhere.

toffeeapple123 · 08/06/2018 21:34

The problem isn't you. It's him. He's the same with this other woman - on and off with her as well. He's not capable of a loving, stable relationship. Seriously, he's not all that. Go and find someone better!

Lostgirl1987 · 08/06/2018 22:22

Thank you these are exactly the things I need to hear x

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eightfacesofthemoon · 08/06/2018 22:25

Do you genuinely want to spend your life like this? Because if you do them carry right on. Don’t pretend there isn’t anything you can do about it. You do have a choice
You need to make an actual choice now

Shoegal0305 · 08/06/2018 22:30

I feel like my choice is either be on my own as I have been for years, or take the random excitement I get from this man. I really haven't been inundated with offers!

eightfacesofthemoon · 08/06/2018 22:32

@Shoegal0305
Are you the op?
If you want something deeper you aren’t going to get it from this man. You could carry on like this forever. What happens when you’re old and he’s no longer interested and you are totally alone

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