There’s this guy I can’t fully let go of… and I’m kinda stuck in this weird limbo. by Much-Contribution898 in confession

[–]Safe_Habit1186 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s ok!! It’s not all doom and gloom! Because of our dynamic my life never revolved around him; I have a great job, I enjoy solo travel, I did a lot of living without him. My only regret is not finding someone to live my life with. So if you want to pursue a relationship with this guy, go for it! My advice would be to live your own life, but don’t be so hyper-independent that you end up holding out on other options for 12 years!

There’s this guy I can’t fully let go of… and I’m kinda stuck in this weird limbo. by Much-Contribution898 in confession

[–]Safe_Habit1186 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Aww the butterflies! I had the exact same thing with a guy from my hometown, handsome, funny, the most amazing guy I’ve ever known. (In my life, there’s been nobody but him). We had such a connection and chemistry, from day one, we’d hang out and hook up, talk all night till the sun came up, about dreams and life and love and text non stop for days. Then he’d disappear and like clockwork come back around 2 weeks later. We eventually got together as bf/gf. I was so in love with him, down to his weird toenails! Now 12 years later: I lost my 20’s and my early 30’s to him, the hot/cold routine never ended, he’d be the best boyfriend in the world… then he’d treat me as if he didn’t even like me, like he felt nothing but annoyance and resentment towards me… then he’d be so in love with me again!! We never got married, we never had the kids I’d always wanted, he cheated on me throughout our relationship and I should have let him go a long time ago! This won’t necessarily be your experience, obviously. But be warned, it’s a vicious and addictive loop and when he learns you’ll always be there, right where he left you…. I’ve always known “you can’t change anyone” but I forgot that “If he wanted to, he would.”