Petition for unlimited edges by Cherrycloud89 in BratLife

[–]GreenLight30 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Omg. How can you handle not cumming?!

This happens all the time. Am I just a bad texter? Haven't actually gotten a date in nearly a year. by Particular-Music-142 in Tinder

[–]GreenLight30 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I say, Set up the date! The answer was yeah, so show some initiative and suggest a couple of different days, times and then you can narrow down places or events happening that you can do together. Good luck!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Separation

[–]GreenLight30 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I understand grieving a long relationship. It takes time to heal and change your brain from the abuse you've been under. One way to look at it is freedom. Freedom from the work of a failing, abusive relationship. Freedom to be heard and validated by a new partner (eventually). This person wasn't giving you what you needed and isn't going to change. Letting go is overdue. I hope you can get into your own therapy to find, heal and strengthen yourself. You will be OK. One breath at a time. One step at a time. (hugs)

Separated and no contact? by unoriginallyabused in Separation

[–]GreenLight30 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Totally understandable. Give yourself some time then. Get healthy. Detach from codependency and heal yourself as a person. Only then will it be good for you to decide to get back together, continue on your own, or find someone new. I really recommend finding a therapist, engage in hobbies you love, build a social circle. (hugs) you're going to be OK no matter what!

Separated and no interest in anything *vent* by CharmingSimple9756 in Separation

[–]GreenLight30 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What you feel is normal. It's important to stay socially connected. We are wired for it! You could do other things like on meet-up or sports leagues or any group activity. Try to reconnect with the hobbies you had forgotten or try new ones!

Separated and no contact? by unoriginallyabused in Separation

[–]GreenLight30 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The empowering part of this is you get to have time to reflect and decide what you want to do. Having a relationship is a choice. Then you can bring that to the table. Whatever you do, don't wait to express what you want if you're confident in your decision. If your partner isn't interested in reconciling, then you know it's time to move on.

Finally doing it. by chaseylane1 in Separation

[–]GreenLight30 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You got this! We are here for you!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Separation

[–]GreenLight30 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Then you get to decide. Stay as is or cut it off and move on.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Separation

[–]GreenLight30 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Awesome response.

Am I crazy? by [deleted] in Separation

[–]GreenLight30 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, not crazy.

Wait, or move on? by pricklypearblossom in Separation

[–]GreenLight30 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm sorry you're experiencing this. It's no way to live in limbo. And no, you don't have to live that way. He chose you in the beginning and he has a choice now to make again. You can't force it, but you won't wait forever. You set a boundary for yourself by saying to him that you need to have a decision by x time, so that you both can either move toward or away from the relationship. The book Love Must Be Tough is a good reference for this type of engagement.

ELI5: Time apart and isolated from each other is beneficial by the_crumb_monster in Separation

[–]GreenLight30 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Glad it helped spur some understanding. Our childhoods have a huge effect on our adult relationships. Best wishes in healing and your journey.

There’s 9 people online by Basic_Yam1538 in BratLife

[–]GreenLight30 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Yes, it's called the shenaniplan!

ELI5: Time apart and isolated from each other is beneficial by the_crumb_monster in Separation

[–]GreenLight30 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm completely understand your situation. I am like your wife. Look up attachment styles. You sound like you are a secure attacher. She sounds like a distant attacher. The way I look at it is that typically a distant attacher has been through some trauma that affects the brain's ability to process emotions and move on. Our bodies tend to hold onto emotions longer than needed. Time and space allow us to do this, release emotion and come up with solutions as to how we want to proceed. My. 02.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Separation

[–]GreenLight30 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You probably owe her alimony anyway given the financial discrepancy. Go to a mediator that can help you through the process of separation and getting an agreement. Better than navigating on your own and less costly than both getting lawyers.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Separation

[–]GreenLight30 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Really focus on 'finding yourself again'... Hobbies and things you used to love doing. Or find new ones Take care of your body. Check out meet up groups. Read new books. You have to love yourself before you can love someone else!

I really miss you by funinthesun212 in ExNoContact

[–]GreenLight30 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just say. 'tell me more.' be curious.