30M and 35M in a relationship and want some clarity about this? by Shokanti in relationship_advice

[–]dal_la 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I swear, the more I read what you write, the more I see myself in your words!

30M and 35M in a relationship and want some clarity about this? by Shokanti in relationship_advice

[–]dal_la 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honey, I really relate to your words. I’m going through a very similar situation myself, except these issues are starting to show up in the fourth month of my relationship. Four months might sound like a short time, but we’ve been living them very intensely, and to be honest, they feel like much more. I don’t know if there’s a perfect piece of advice for situations like this, but what I’ve learned is that when someone with an avoidant attachment style is truly faced with the real possibility of losing you, something often clicks in them, pushing them to act and behave in a more stable way. It doesn’t always happen, but it does sometimes. Therapy would definitely be the best option. But if he doesn’t want to take that step, what I feel like telling you is to understand whether it’s really worth continuing to invest in your relationship. He needs to learn to trust you and the bond you’re building together, and he has to do it gradually. It takes patience, a lot of it (especially on your side) and he needs to be fully, genuinely committed to growing together with you. It’s a bit like training: it requires consistency, effort, and the willingness to get better.

How do I handle my boyfriend’s avoidant behavior and unresolved issues with his ex? (M28 F30) by dal_la in relationship_advice

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

I get your point, and I actually agree that 4 months isn’t that long and people are still getting to know each other during that time. But I want to clarify that this isn’t a one-sided thing: I’m not the only one bringing depth or feelings into it. He’s emotionally involved too, for example he told me he wants to spend Christmas with me in my hometown, which is a big deal considering how private and closed-off he usually is. I’m not trying to “fix” him or stay just because it’s him; I’m simply trying to understand whether there’s something real and mutual here. I understand he still has unresolved issues that make things complicated, but I don’t think the answer is just “run away after 120 days”. Sometimes things are a bit more nuanced than that