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May 16, 2016 at 1:36 am #104646
Sheryl
ParticipantHi there,
I just broke up with my bf few days ago. It wasn’t really bad, we didn’t even fight but the situation was complicated. I will not mention about my country and his country here. Just want to let you know that we are from 2 different countries, and my country culture is kinda like China while his is a Catholics country which is hard in divorce. He got married with a woman and had a son. However they were separated. His ex wife is a dual citizen, so he did marry her in 2 different countries. The son is with his mom in Aussie. After separated with her, he moved back to his country where I’m living and working there. We were in relationship for 7 months until 2 weeks ago i told him that my mom want me to get married (i’m 26 fyi, he’s 31). He was a bit sad and last week he said he wanted to talk with me. He told me that we should control our feeling as friends again so if thing isn’t going well, we don’t get hurt a lot. He told me that it is really expensive for him to divorce with his wife, and he’s afraid that he can’t see his son again since his visa to Aussie is quiet depending on her, and he want to bring his son to stay with him… Further than that, he wants me to experience getting married and have peaceful life. Because he knows it would be really hard for us. and if the relationship is too long, the more we will get hurt. He said that he don’t want to drive me to his messy life… And we decided to not see each other again. He did cry a lot.
However, I felt really bad. I don’t know what I should do now. Should I try to get back together with him or move on? I really need your advises. Thank youMay 16, 2016 at 6:25 am #104650Inky
ParticipantHi almostlost,
I would think of the relationship as “on hold”. If you are single when he can afford a divorce and when his son is an adult ~ one or two decades later ~ look him up!
But he is right, you have to move forward with your life. Strive to be happy with someone else.
I’ve known people in these conditions who honestly can’t get a divorce and it never ends well ~ unless you are willing to have a family with him and forgo marriage/”marriage” entirely.
Best,
Inky
May 16, 2016 at 9:19 am #104665Anonymous
GuestDear almostlost:
Your ex boyfriend sounds like a decent man. Seems like he values his son and his position as his son’s father. I value it too and believe it should be his first priority to be a good father and present in his son’s life.
On top of it, he sounds like a caring individual toward you, caring about how you will be affected by his life difficulties.
If I was you, I wouldn’t try to change his mind: if I had a part in causing a separation between him and his son, I wouldn’t be able to endure the guilt and he may be very resentful of you for encouraging such a separation.
If I was you, I would move on and search for a man as decent as this guy.
anita
May 16, 2016 at 5:04 pm #104733Sheryl
ParticipantThank you for your advice. I know what to do now 🙂
May 16, 2016 at 8:32 pm #104749Anonymous
GuestYou are welcome, almostlost. Post anytime!
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