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Old Jul 01, 2018, 12:02 AM
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Today I was talking to a young friend of mine (acquaintances really) and she confided in me that she had a boyfriend for two weeks and was sad. She told me the young man couldn’t handle her. She is on medication because she has anxiety issues..... So I bought her a breakfast sandwich and tried to cheer her up. She thanked me and smiled. The funny thing is I don’t really have any advice for her - I’m 63 and haven’t had any long term relationships.... the irony struck home and I hoped she finds somebody to hang into... I never did and it’s a tough road to navigate. Anyway, she’s a lovely young lady and I’m sure some young man is going to find her adorable. Funny how after she left I just wanted to make this saga about me..... yo yo yo....
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Old Jul 01, 2018, 12:24 AM
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She's only been with him for two week and he can't handle her .... very sad .................
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Old Jul 01, 2018, 12:30 AM
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I stuck with a guy for 33 years. It was the lonelyest time of my life. Now I'm not alone I am not lonely. If yiu aren't with the right person it us better to be with no one.

You should not just find someone to "hang onto" you should find someone where there is REAL mutual connection.
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Old Jul 01, 2018, 01:34 AM
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I stuck with a guy for 33 years. It was the lonelyest time of my life. Now I'm not alone I am not lonely. If yiu aren't with the right person it us better to be with no one.

You should not just find someone to "hang onto" you should find someone where there is REAL mutual connection.
I just wanted to help - I thought it was nice she confided in me but I also felt sad and hoped I wasn’t looking in a mirror. She is s bit flighty and she needs a good confidence booster. Her first boyfriend was a bully - I guess the paternal instinct kicked in.... I guess hang on wasn’t the term - perhaps someone who cares for her would be better... as for your 33 years that’s great - not everyone gets that 👍
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Old Jul 01, 2018, 01:37 AM
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She's only been with him for two week and he can't handle her .... very sad .................
Yeah I thought it wasn’t much of a chance. I’d tell her that he wasn’t what she was looking for but what the hell do I know.... besides I always hated people who said things will be better tomorrow because sometimes they aren’t.... 🙏
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Old Jul 01, 2018, 08:38 AM
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as for your 33 years that’s great - not everyone gets that
actually it wasn't good at least being with him. It was just stressful & full of fighting & emotionally totally lonely. I hid out in my career to avoid him mostly. I didn't act on the red flags I saw before I got married. Honestly from that experience....if there are things yiu csn't handle about someone leave when you know it rather than letting a relationship continue when you know it's not ok for you
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Old Jul 01, 2018, 01:30 PM
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actually it wasn't good at least being with him. It was just stressful & full of fighting & emotionally totally lonely. I hid out in my career to avoid him mostly. I didn't act on the red flags I saw before I got married. Honestly from that experience....if there are things yiu csn't handle about someone leave when you know it rather than letting a relationship continue when you know it's not ok for you
Sorry I sort of skimmed your response - yeah my parents did that and it was hell for the kids 😳
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Old Jul 01, 2018, 02:04 PM
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Two weeks is usually just beginning of maybe getting to know each other, hardly a “boyfriend” or something to feel sad about. She might need to find more things in life to enjoy. There is more to life. It’s curious why she accepted a sandwich. Were you there meeting her for breakfast?
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Old Jul 01, 2018, 06:56 PM
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Two weeks is usually just beginning of maybe getting to know each other, hardly a “boyfriend” or something to feel sad about. She might need to find more things in life to enjoy. There is more to life. It’s curious why she accepted a sandwich. Were you there meeting her for breakfast?
I just ran into her and I asked if she wanted to go have coffee or something - guess I felt sorry for her. She’s a sweet kid but she’s hyper and overly critical. For some reason she seems to tell me some of her persons stuff - guess she trusts me.
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Thanks for sharing this. I thought it was a nice gesture. Sometimes not having any advice to offer can be a blessing...
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