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Bin him now or face to face?

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Sweeterthejuice · 20/07/2019 11:36

I met a guy 5.5 months ago on POF. I wasn't looking for a relationship, I joined on a whim to boost my ego after a very traumatic split. I just really wanted someone to scratch my itch on weekends when my kids are at their Dad's.

This guy was really kind, cooked beautiful meals, the sex was amazing. We also got on and I felt very relaxed in his company. We have a had a mini break, we like to go for coffee together and it felt really easy to be with him.

He's only over here to work, he's Italian so will eventually return home. His children are over there and all his family. He has met my kids as he helped me move house a couple of months ago. They like him.

A couple of months in I said I would hide my POF profile as I was getting a lot of messages. He said he would do the same, there is a tiny possibility he didn't understand me as English is his second language.

Last night I think he was out, he often goes out with his workmates on a Friday. We do normally WhatsApp each other a lot and say Good Morning and Goodnight to each other. I hadn't heard from him all evening which was slightly unusual.

I have begun to have a few doubts and I went on POF to find his profile is still visible and he had been active on Thurs. I feel like a massive twat. I know we're not in a serious relationship but I thought we were exclusive. He's messaged this morning and asked what time should he come over. I'm annoyed and a bit upset but know I should end this. WWYD? Do it by phone or in person? Does he deserve an opportunity to explain?

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Sweeterthejuice · 24/07/2019 14:46

*CatAndHisKit

Cambionome exactly! A lot of problems in Italy, and there has been for a while. Obviously if he can get a great job there, it's nice for him, but different from many other italians. OP, why do you think there is a big influx of young Italians into London?*

Errm maybe because of the lack of jobs there. I've already said he gave up a good job to relocate at his ex's choosing. I know he's from a very nice university town.

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Sweeterthejuice · 24/07/2019 14:59

You can’t choose NOT to be in a relationship with somebody but still expect them to follow relationship rules
ie commitment and not to see anybody else.

I see it was late last night and you hsvent5read the whole thread. I didn't say I wasn't in a relationshipwith him. You skipped over serious relationship.

To be honest OP you sound like a head fuck.
You claim you don’t want a relationship.. but you still expect the regular contact, the regular dates and expect him not to see or chat to other women? Either have a relationship with this guy or stop treating him like a boyfriend and expecting relationship rules when you arent in a relationship

To be honest you sound like a dog piler. Read the whole thread, the POF thing is resolved.

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Sweeterthejuice · 24/07/2019 15:12

@SlinkyDogDash
I know there is a high chance I'm gonna get hurt. Ultimately I know his homeland comes first. It is a shame as he's everything I want in a guy. I have said I don't really want anything else from a relationship for now. We make each other happy. I'm not looking for a husband or someone to father children or even a step dad.
I know he is applying for jobs if they come up but there's not much around in his field.

@crankyassnoperope

Thank you. Since we had the chat on Saturday things have been great.

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