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November 20, 2013 at 11:29 am #45534ChelseaParticipant
Alright beautiful people. I need your advice.
I have been at wits with a man that I once thought was everything vs my current BF. Trying to decide whether to stay with my current or move on, (to an ex.) Sounds horrible I know, I know. Bare with me.About me? I am a very outgoing, hard working, loving person. I wear my heart on my sleeve. I am also very simple. But I also like being challenged mentally and a lil play. Now I do love having a great time with friends and tossing a very shots back, but on the daily, I love just coming home and being with the people that matter most ya know? Conversating about our day, and just relaxing.
To tell you a little bit about my current boyfriend, we’ll just call him B, he is a bubbly, funny, attractive looking man, 25 to be exact. He loves me for all the flaws that I have, and there are quite a few. He owns his own construction company with his 19 year old brother, who has actually lived with us for the past year. He is However, B has a tendency to joke about EVERYTHING. Bills to work to even money. He literally jokes about everything. You think of something and he can make it funny. Now I know what your thinking, ‘what’s so wrong with that?’ And yes, I have asked myself this for so long. Months to be exact. And no, I cannot find an answer so that is why I am asking for your advice. Real advice, don’t be afraid to hurt my feelings either. RAW preferred!
My Dilemma? I love my boyfriend, very much. Or at least I think. We have been dating for almost 3 years, 972 days to be exact. Lol And we have gone through SO much. Late rent, no water for a week, rock bottom together. I have driven between the two of us our entire relationship and have been the one to hold a job the entire time as well. But that’s not what bothers me. I feel that I am being very critiqued in our relationship. We are very comfortable around each other so there isn’t really anything we haven’t said to each other. We are by no means abusive but when we argue, it is usually filled with swear words, ends with me crying and sometimes causes hours of no communication or interaction. I’m sure this is normal, but it’s almost an every week thing. From my driving being critiqued to how I conversate. Now, I know that some critiquing is okay, but his words, literally break me down. “Instead of saying this, say this…’ or ‘Instead of acting this way, do this…” It’s constant in almost everything I do that engages an argument. Feels like it’s ALWAYS my fault. Also, when there are times I just want to be held and comforted, I have to ask. Actually go up to him, and ask for his time. We have no kids, just two dogs so there is nothing binding that takes away his time. Also he is currently working for someone else right now so the company does not take up his time either. Its usually Facebook or Xbox.
The Ex; D. Well D is a very sweet, kind, understanding man. He has his life together in his current field, degree received architect. He thinks I am his world. He want’s nothing more than to be my man and to make me happy for the rest of his life. Literally wants to treat me like a princess! Everything I want in a man. What’s the problem? I’m dating my current and I don’t know whether to end things and pick up with my ex or keep trying to make my current work. I don’t want to be the girl that just moves on from guy to guy and I’m sure that’s how it seems but I am at a point in my life where I just want to find Mr. Right, like all women.
PLEASE HELP.
November 20, 2013 at 9:46 pm #45571luchinParticipantHow long can you stay with your current bf? Do you see a future with your current bf? Well, sometimes we have to be selfish. If you are no longer happy with your current bf and there’s someone who is willing to treat you like a princess, then choose him. It’s your choice if you want to be happy or keep waiting for your bf to do the right move. If you love your ex and you think he can make you a better person, then what are you waiting for?
November 21, 2013 at 8:30 am #45582SmileParticipantI agree. You are so lucky that you have this choice. if there is nothing about the Ex that is making you doubt him..then do it. By the way, why is he your Ex? Why did you break up. Ask yourself that..and is that reason still a reality? x
November 21, 2013 at 8:38 am #45584ChelseaParticipantluchin: Yes, I can see a future with my current boyfriend. He really is my best friend. I’m just worried that’s all he will ever be. We have fun but when it’s rough, it’s rough.
Smile: I guess isn’t the right name, because we never really claimed ourselves as dating, we just hung out when he was in town. He didn’t want to make himself exclusive to someone to that was 1.) 3 hours away from him and 2.) he was just finishing college and looking for a job, so he also didn’t want to be involved for that reason too. That choice that he made, was around Jan of 2011 and in March of 2011 is when I met my current boyfriend. We have just been talking off/on thru the past 2 1/2 years and recently things have become rough with my current so I’m just wondering if it’s time to move on or keep mending things.My mother left me when I was about a year old so I was never really taught all the mommy-daughter things that you learn about love & relationships or had that support when I was in a situation to seek advice or help.
I really appreciate all the advice guys, Thank you!!
November 21, 2013 at 10:08 am #45592Michele MecklingParticipantanything that breaks you down is unhealthy. Your confusion comes from resisting or wanting to accept reality. I had the same experience with my ex husband who left me for another this spring. some people can’t be what you need, emotionally there for you. It may never change, and if it bothers you to have to ask for emotional support, accept this in yourself, there is nothing wrong with you. Move on.
The constant criticism will erode your true self, and make you second guess everything. In time you won’t know who you are anymore, or what needs are important to you.
Constant criticism is a form of abuse. How do you feel when this happens? The emotional neglect you feel now will also not change. You need to accept reality dear. It’s possible he’s just not able to change these things and you don’t need to fix him, or yourself.
Get some distance and be by yourself awhile. You do not have to run from man to man. and truth is, no one person can make you happy. There is no Mr. right. when you can be happy on your own, you will attract someone who cares for you in the way you need.
Accept reality that this person is contributing to your experience in life, to teach you what you need in a relationship. Nobody can make you anything for the long term. Eventually real life sets in and who made you happy in the beginning, may not as life unfolds. There are many times when I felt neglected, had i truly seen it for what it was, I could have saved myself a lot of hurt. He told me he can’t change who he is, and it’s true. Relationships are based on emotional connection, and feeling safe with each other. Some people just can’t be there. -
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