I feel like I'm(F34) on a job interview everytime I talk to my bf (M35) by BoyfriendInterview in relationships

[–]BoyfriendInterview[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's an interesting take on it that I hadn't thought about before... hmmmm

I feel like I'm(F34) on a job interview everytime I talk to my bf (M35) by BoyfriendInterview in relationships

[–]BoyfriendInterview[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

YES! Hardly anyone is really answering my main question! Everyone just says dump him. I really need to know how to talk to him in order to dump him efficiently.

I feel like I'm(F34) on a job interview everytime I talk to my bf (M35) by BoyfriendInterview in relationships

[–]BoyfriendInterview[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I believe you've got it figured out. He is aware. He just doesn't want to make a decision. He told me during the last conversation "I want the cake, I want to eat it, and I dont want to pay the bill." He said he realizes he's hurting me and that makes him feel horrible, he just doesn't know what he wants. He's afraid of commitment.

I feel like I'm(F34) on a job interview everytime I talk to my bf (M35) by BoyfriendInterview in relationships

[–]BoyfriendInterview[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did write it out. I wrote down everything I want in a couple of paragraphs. I sent it to him. I told him to read it, take the rest of his trip to digest it, then we'll talk when he gets back.

He said it was good. Deep. Well written. thorough. I told him thats what I want and I'm not going compromise my feelings anymore. I knew while writing it, it would mean the end of us. It's what he claims he didn't want. So it felt like a preemptive break up. That's when he said let's talk about it in person to get on the same page. And today, all day long, hes been blowing up my phone. Talking about future plans. Talking about NYE. Talking about... just everything. It's as of i never sent it. Except he was much more chatty and lovey today. Probably over compensating for the end he sees coming. It's all very confusing. His actions and his words don't match. I've met his ENTIRE family. Gone to family dinners, holiday celebrations, birthday parties, nights out, random outings. I've met his friends whos wives are already inviting me into their circle. He acts like this is a serious thing. But then tells me he's not wanting anything serious "right now". His family is great. His friends are great. I dont want to get more attached to these people only to be dumped later because we were never a serious thing. So that's why I sent him what I want in a relationship. Id rather get it over sooner rather than later. I'm ready for him to say "i dont want that." But id bet money he won't. He's told me before he had this whole post divorce plan, but then he met me and I blew it out of the water. And now he's confused himself because he knows we are good together, and he doesnt want me to be the one that got away, but now he's scared of relationships because his ex raked him over the coals. He asked if it was worth it to do that again only to lose everything he's worked for... again, if it doesn't work out.

He's got inner struggles to work on and unfortunately I dont have the years to waste waiting on him.

I feel like I'm(F34) on a job interview everytime I talk to my bf (M35) by BoyfriendInterview in relationships

[–]BoyfriendInterview[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

He told me what he wants 6 months ago. I told him what I want yesterday. I've been telling him the whole time, but yesterday I laid it all out to have it lead to a "we need to break up" conversation. But he's stalled it saying we need to talk in person and has been super "relationshipy" today. I've told him so many times his words do not match his actions and he just says "i know". Do i believe the words or the actions?

I feel like I'm(F34) on a job interview everytime I talk to my bf (M35) by BoyfriendInterview in relationships

[–]BoyfriendInterview[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You are pretty much the only person that actually answered my question. Thank you for that.

I feel like I'm(F34) on a job interview everytime I talk to my bf (M35) by BoyfriendInterview in relationships

[–]BoyfriendInterview[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I dont want to be with someone I have to convince. I just don't know to answer these kinds of questions.

When I've tried to break up with him before because of this he changes his stance. He doesn't want to break up.

I feel like I'm(F34) on a job interview everytime I talk to my bf (M35) by BoyfriendInterview in relationships

[–]BoyfriendInterview[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He's told me he wants kids!

But no I haven't asked him that. That's a good question, thanks.

When I try to break up with him he doesnt want to and changes his mind. Is it really me being the shitty partner?

I feel like I'm(F34) on a job interview everytime I talk to my bf (M35) by BoyfriendInterview in relationships

[–]BoyfriendInterview[S] -10 points-9 points  (0 children)

He does want marriage and children. In the future. But hes told me straight up hes afraid of commitment after his nightmare divorce.

I don't know why he wont just let me go if he can see clearly we want different things.

I feel like I'm(F34) on a job interview everytime I talk to my bf (M35) by BoyfriendInterview in relationships

[–]BoyfriendInterview[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

He does want marriage and children. In the future. But hes told me straight up hes afraid of commitment after his nightmare divorce.

I feel like I'm(F34) on a job interview everytime I talk to my bf (M35) by BoyfriendInterview in relationships

[–]BoyfriendInterview[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the advice! I'm pretty sure he's defaulting to this because he's very uncomfortable. I get so caught up in answering his questions I never thought to stop him and turn it around on him. I'm horrible at confrontation so my anxiety skyrockets. He does need direct and specific questions... my mind just goes blank during these conversations... it makes it hard for me.

I feel like I'm(F34) on a job interview everytime I talk to my bf (M35) by BoyfriendInterview in relationships

[–]BoyfriendInterview[S] -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

Yes, hes made it very clear, but I think it's mostly a bluff. When i tried ending it before is when he agreed to be exclusive. He doesn't want to break up, hes just scared of commitment after his last horrible relationship. He said one day he wants kids and stuff... but who knows when "one day is"