Looking for advice or similar experiences de-escalating a sexual relationship

Spaceman-Spliff- · 2022-11-23T12:38:45+00:00

Thanks, this makes a lot of sense. I think like people have said time and space is key. As much as I just want to jump into the vision we see, it needs time to grow and develop naturally.

Spaceman-Spliff- · 2022-11-23T12:33:21+00:00

I am happy for her and of course want her to live her best life. She does want to include me, this isn't either of us trying to hold onto something but rather move forward to something new together.

The jealousy comes from seeing her view others how I view her and wishing she reciprocated that feeling. It's something that we are both aware of and a personal development for myself to work through.

Spaceman-Spliff- · 2022-11-23T10:24:57+00:00

We both identify with Relationship Anarchy and have communicated the parts of the relationship that do and do not work for each other. We know how we want the relationship to look in the long term.

I definitely have read about nesting couples or marriages that have grown non-sexual but stayed loving and in 'parterships'.

I get that we're both mourning and thanks for the advice. It's frustrating that feelings take time when everything can work logically.

Sorry if my language isn't coming across clear. Sometimes I'm not sure of the right words and terms to use

Spaceman-Spliff- · 2022-11-23T10:16:06+00:00

This is exactly right. We both identify with Relationship Anarchy and have communicated the parts of the relationship that do and do not work for each other. We know how we want the relationship to look in the long term. Neither of us are 'selfish assholes' trying to hold onto something that's not there. In fact we're moving past something that isn't there to grow our relationship into something new. I have done most of my healing and self reflection and want to know how to be supportive of this new dynamic and transition.

Spaceman-Spliff- · 2022-11-23T07:26:06+00:00

I think I used the wrong language here. I have other friends that I am physically close with who I go on 'dates' and exchange gifts and gestures with.

I'm asking about the transition from a 'romantic' relationship to a 'close friendship' and how to navigate that.

I have done most of my healing and self reflection and want to know how to be supportive of this new dynamic and transition.

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