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Trust gut feeling

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Mariann44 · 23/02/2025 21:00

I’ve been seeing someone for nearly a year and I’m getting a feeling something isn’t right.
I was in an abusive relationship fora long time so I’m not sure my gut feeling towards my new partner is right or not. He is very good to me but he’s not consistent which makes me feel like I’m an after thought. I feel like he uses his daughter as an excuse not to see me as he knows I would never question that. He says he wants us to move in together at some point and yet we barely spend any time together now. I feel lonely and unhappy with the relationship

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SoMuchWastedTime · 23/02/2025 21:08

Trust your gut feeling.
If only I could practice what I preach, I'd save myself a lot of heartache.

Fififizz · 23/02/2025 21:13

Trust your instincts if you feel lonely and unhappy now that’s not good.

WarmHairdryer · 23/02/2025 21:14

Instincts are rarely wrong. 😉

TealOP · 23/02/2025 21:15

I agree, trust your gut. Ive been in a similar situation and having left, I wish I’d done so sooner.
If he wants you to move in together he’d be spending more time with you to make sure you’re both compatible, and definitely considering his DD in this.
Sounds like he’s stringing you along with minimal effort to see you on his terms and not interested in your needs. He’s talking about commitment but not doing anything to work towards it.
You could try and talk to him and give him a chance to do more? I did with my ex and it made no difference, except that when it came to me leaving I knew it was the right decision.
Sorry you’re feeling like this. You shouldn’t feel this lonely in a relationship.

Waterboatlass · 23/02/2025 21:18

Absolutely. Doesn't necessarily mean he's a bad bloke or there's anything terrible behind it, he just isn't able or keen (and keen is what you deserve) to make time for you.

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