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Old Feb 24, 2012, 11:29 AM
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Originally Posted by brookwest View Post
My insides crave love and affection, I've never been willing to pretend that isn't so.
Don't pretend. More people should be as honest.

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My wife isn't an affectionate person. She is here and living with me, that needs to be enough. She doesn't seem comfortable with me if I'm emotional. She says it is unatractive.
I'm sorry to hear this.

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I'm afraid that you want me to go away. It isn't you. My mind does this, I think when I begin to trust someone, I become afraid. I'm afraid.
I don't want you to go away. Trust isn't easy for some people.

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I'm not being manipulative, I just want you to like me.

thanks.
I know you're not being manipulative.