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Tell me I’m doing the right thing. Hand hold more than anything

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roubaixtuesday · 23/05/2020 23:00

Been seeing someone, whom I now realise saw things more casually than me. We had a few nice dates at the start but I wasn’t sure at first.
Then I decided I liked him only for him to get cold feet...
We had a chat and decided to see how things went, ie keep seeing each other. Nearly a year later we still just seemed to be dating, no real substance although when we’re together it’s very nice. He’s also very helpful round the house etc but he’s never shown an interest in meeting my 3 kids.
So, with COVID/lockdown we’ve not been in physical contact since May, but initially texting, calling every day until 2 weeks ago, and things kind of went quiet.
Something made me want to check OLD, so I reactivated my old tinder account and bam. Brand new profile, recent pics (ones he’d sent me during lockdown!) looking for someone new.
I’m so gutted. Ghosted after nearly a year??
I blocked him on everything. Didn’t see the point on calling him out on it. I’m better off without, aren’t I?

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763freedom · 28/05/2020 11:12

I have mad respect for you! Keep strong - onwards and upwards 🥂

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Zaphodsotherhead · 28/05/2020 10:33

It's tough, but he was clearly just filling in time with you (and your Netflix and Sky). He's out on the prowl again now, and you are best off out of it - imagine if you hadn't seen that profile and carried on talking to him and trying to get him to show some interest in you and then found out that he was back on dating sites!

Keep him blocked.

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MMmomDD · 28/05/2020 10:23

OP - I know it hurts now but at the same it it didn’t seem like you had a relationship that was going anywhere.
It’s been a year and no plans for meeting your kids clearly indicated that he didn’t see the relationship becoming more serious.
You probably hoped it would and that’s why it hurts.
Lockdown has affected everyone and everything. For some people it brought things into focus. Clearly did it for him.

Sadly, most people aren’t great with direct confrontation. Or even just direct communication. So instead of telling you he had changed his mind about seeing you - he chose a cowardly way out.

In a way - he did what you should have done soon anyway. If a man you are dating, and hoping to have a serious relationship with - doesn’t express interest in meeting your kids, at least eventually - you need to move on to someone else. No?

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RandomMess · 28/05/2020 10:07

You are one strong lady!!!

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WhenPushComesToShove · 28/05/2020 09:39

🙌👍💐

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roubaixtuesday · 27/05/2020 15:06

So very true! ☺️

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NumbsMet · 27/05/2020 14:23

Ha brilliant Grin the hardest part is over now. Well done you. You need to write a book and then come back to MN to let us all know so we can buy it. The pangs will come and go, I have first hand experience. But later down the line you'll thank yourself because you can't get into a good relationship until you leave a bad one Smile

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Vodkacranberryplease · 27/05/2020 13:39

Haha you legend! I love the taking off Netflix and sky 😁😁😁

And posting his stuff signed for (has he signed?) 😁

This is the only way even though it's not the easy way. And the great thing is he may even think that you met someone else. But he will never know 😁

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roubaixtuesday · 27/05/2020 13:34

All good! Stuff posted back, signed for and he’s still blocked and no contact.
I’ve had a few blips and pangs 😢 but for the most part I feel relieved. Like a constant niggle has gone.
I’m glad I can’t see what he’s up to as I think that would draw me back in.
Thanks for asking x

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NumbsMet · 27/05/2020 10:21

How's it going OP? Smile

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NumbsMet · 24/05/2020 21:04

I am loving this thread Grin

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Blushingm · 24/05/2020 19:17

Change the passwords too. Now he'll be lonely AND bored

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roubaixtuesday · 24/05/2020 19:12

I just signed him out of my netflix and skygo Grin Cheap bastard.

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NumbsMet · 24/05/2020 18:41

Ha I'm so happy for you! Good luck posting his stuff back to him Smile

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TwentyViginti · 24/05/2020 18:29

Posting his shit back to him is THE best way. It's another action (like the blocking) signalling to your own mind - IT IS OVER.

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roubaixtuesday · 24/05/2020 18:13

No, that's a great idea. It should fit in a shoe box no problem. Smile Thanks

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NumbsMet · 24/05/2020 16:45

Is it large stuff? Able to post? If it's a reasonable size to post I would 100% vote for that. Recorded so you know he got it. That way you don't have to entertain any interactions with him whatsoever, and it's not dramatic Smile. If it's too large to post though we may need to go back to the drawing board.

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roubaixtuesday · 24/05/2020 15:35

Some of it is quite pricey techy stuff. I'd rather not have him contact me to get it, or have to keep looking at it.

Will bag it out the way for now. God, I hate him. How could he do that to me? I know there's no point trying to fathom why. Maybe he was cheating all along. I suppose lockdown has exposed him for who he is.

Just been on a lovely long run to clear my head.

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TheStoic · 24/05/2020 14:33

I could always just dump at his door or wait and see if he asks.

Neither of those. Put it in the bin right now.

What stuff? 🤷‍♀️

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Dontsayyouloveme · 24/05/2020 14:06

You will feel crap for a bit but you’ve done the right thing.. Some men can be dicks and often there’s no point trying to work out why they’ve done what they’ve done. It’s often them not you. I wouldn’t even take his stuff to him. If he wants it let him come to you. Gather it up so it’s not a reminder for you, then bung it out of the way somewhere. Flowers

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roubaixtuesday · 24/05/2020 10:45

Haha yes!
Smarting a bit this morning. Feeling pretty crap, used and foolish.
But he doesn’t know that. 💪
I have some stuff at his, which tbh I won’t miss or can easily replace.
He has some at mine so it’s possible he may want to get that back 🤨 I could always just dump at his door or wait and see if he asks.

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NumbsMet · 24/05/2020 10:11

Promise us that if he finds a way to contact you all desperate and confused about what happened, you'll come here first so we can all have a chuckle! Grin

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MeanMrMustardSeed · 24/05/2020 03:00

Great work, OP. Good example to your children too. Never be second choice.

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user1481840227 · 24/05/2020 02:53

What kind of pathetic individual can't even have a conversation with someone after that length of time.
Sad little worm!
Not even worth a second of your time.

His behaviour is only a reflection of him, nothing at all to do with you. He's clearly just a massive loser.

You will find someone better Smile

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roubaixtuesday · 24/05/2020 02:40

Well, I don’t want him, so it is my choice; to block and stop contact.
Because he’s an arsehole.
And he may still want me... he just also wants other people.
I just happened to find out and act accordingly.

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