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Red lines and what do I deserve?

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bradmore47 · 26/07/2024 22:57

Hi there - this my first time posting but I'm just so sad at the moment. I am a strong independent women but the man I am in love with doesn't treat me like I am worthy of being loved. These are some examples - am I being unreasonable and they are normal?

  • I can't call him - ever. This stems from his separation and the fact that he might be with his daughter. This is wrong isn't it?
  • He doesn't respond to my messages when he is with his kids. I'm OK with this normally but tonight my car broke down and I'm on my own in the cold and dark. He hasn't even messaged to see if I'm ok. (and I'm not - I'm crying on my own)
  • He says that he feels love but he can't say that he;s in love with me because he wants things to settle down at home first (he separated last year and we have been seeing each other for over a year now)
  • He never arranges to see me until the last minute - he says that this is because he has to see what the family are doing - but he seems to commit time to see his friends OK
  • I don't want anything but he never even thinks to buy me anything, even a bottle of wine when hes coming round for dinner.
I feel so insecure all of the time. I message him and then apologise for messaging like I've done something wrong. He is the love of my life and we have a connection - but why is it so difficult??
OP posts:
CalicoPusscat · 27/07/2024 22:18

@bradmore47 I don't think I'd like to analyse my parent's relationship right now!

Just try to get some rest after car palaver last night, it does come across he's not meeting your needs though

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