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Wait or run?

18 replies

Starryskies1 · 29/11/2023 22:45

Fairly new relationship, 4 months. Quite part time due to a bit of a distance and the juggle of work, family etc. I was quite happy plodding along. But he is now considering if it’s too part time and if we can move forward. Due to it being difficult to see each other sometimes. So he has asked for no contact for the next couple of weeks while we think it through. He says he would like to spend more time together but he isnt sure it’s possible. But I don’t like the no contact as it’s out of my comfort zone. I get where he is coming from I had similar thoughts but it works for me. Would you wait or run?

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ConflictedCheetah · 29/11/2023 22:51

Run.

To be honest if you're asking the question then the answer is run.

But also, he wants to be less part time with you so his solution is no contact? Makes no sense. Where's your control in this situation? Why on earth would you hang around just waiting for Mr. Amazing to deign to contact you. Instant ick.

In summary... Run.

flowerchild2000 · 29/11/2023 22:53

It doesn't make sense though. That's just weird. Either you see each other more often or break it off. Run.

Mallardstreak13 · 29/11/2023 22:53

Agreed

Tinkerbyebye · 29/11/2023 22:56

Run. If he was interested he would make it work

i would tell him you have been thinking and he’s obviously not interested so you are making the decision. Goodbye

monkeysonthemoon · 29/11/2023 23:06

He's asked for no contact for the next two weeks, during which he will try to get together with someone he's got his eye on, more like.

Sorry OP, give this one the heave-ho.

JustCleaningtheBBQ · 29/11/2023 23:32

He's probably going on holidays with his other girlfriend so has made this up so that you won't try and contact him.

Even if I am completely wrong, this makes no sense and he's playing with your head.

ThatBoyDerekDrew · 29/11/2023 23:47

It's a red flag from where I'm looking on.

Headband · 29/11/2023 23:49

I'd run too .

NeurodivergentBurnout · 29/11/2023 23:51

I’d run. I agree I reckon he’s test driving someone else and/or hoping to make you keener to please him by cutting you off.
I live an hour from my OH. We both have kids. We often only see each other every other weekend. We’ve made that work for over a year. Not sure what the future holds but no contact for a fortnight is a 🚩

category12 · 29/11/2023 23:57

No contact makes no sense as a way of sorting out relationship problems. (Him being up to something in the time makes more sense.)

Do you really want to make yourself an option?

sixteenfurryfeet · 30/11/2023 00:14

Your instincts are saying run, otherwise you wouldn't have posted. Go with your gut and call things off.

LifeExperience · 30/11/2023 00:21

Run. Fast.

CheekyHobson · 30/11/2023 00:43

Sounds like he’s got a holiday with his family coming up.

Epidote · 30/11/2023 05:36

Run.

Olika · 30/11/2023 05:39

Run. Him wanting NC to figure out if he wants to be with you is just bs.

TomatoSandwiches · 30/11/2023 05:41

If he wanted to see you more he would take steps to do that not request NC for 2 weeks for time to think.
I'd text him that you've decided it's not worth it and end it now.

TropDrôle · 30/11/2023 05:43

CheekyHobson · 30/11/2023 00:43

Sounds like he’s got a holiday with his family coming up.

This was my thought too.

If we’re wrong and he’s not, it’s still a really weird approach. It’s a game, don’t go along with it.

Starryskies1 · 30/11/2023 19:02

Thank you all I wasn’t expecting a resounding response! I think the worse part for me feels like he is trying to take my choices away and isn’t hearing me. I.e I don’t understand the point of no contact!

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