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As about other stuff , how is he paying child support? One can’t be without stable full time job if they have to pay child support. Is he not paying in full? Accumulating arrears? Id not ask that directly, perhaps it’s intrusive, but you could ask how often he sees his child? That’s legit question. Simply making ends meet when you are on your own and have no obligations, maybe, free-styling and maybe not needing much could be ok. Not with 11 year old! |
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I can ask him about safety regarding sex. __________________ "Twenty-five years and my life is still trying to get up that great big hill of hope for a destination" ~4 Non Blondes |
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__________________ Everyone can do magic - Cassie Nightgale the good witch. Dear Diary today will be different today I can smile it will be genuine because today is the day I get to live. This life will be good and beautiful, but not without heartbreak. In death come peace. But pain is the cost of living. Like love, it's how we know we're alive. And life goes on. That my life weird, messy, complicated, sad, wonderful, amazing, and above all epic and I owe all to Stephen. - Eleanor Gilbert Vampire Diaries |
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#746
So glad you are being careful.
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Wise Elder
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#747
So... he told me this morning without my having to ask that he is not and will not go sleep with someone else. So that's good. And, he said right now he's kind of just winging it in life. I asked him last night how serious he is about moving to the Caribbean. He said it's something he's dreamed about for a while, wanting to be a boat captain, and that he's not totally dead set on it. Yes, I am still being cautious with my heart, but I had a really good time with him.
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Wise Elder
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#748
He makes me happy.. he makes me smile. I’m enjoying this.
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I saw the new guy again last night and it was a bit strange.
We went to see music and drove there separately. When I arrived, he stood miles apart from me in the music venue, seemingly wanting space from me. I thought it was very odd given he had just spent the night with me, so I stayed away a lot of time, but would go to his side to dance near him from time to time. But Jay (that';s his name) continued to keep his distance. Finally, I asked his buddy what was up... I asked him if Jay wanted space from me and if he liked me. His friend asked me what I am looking for, and I said well, I don't know, but I don't want a fling.... his buddy then tells me that Jay is not a player, that he is not looking for a fling either, that he DOES like me and wants to hang out with me.... that he doesn't want space from me and wants me to hang out with him... After a while, I was a little tipsy from a few drinks and asked Jay to come home with me, despite me having a 15-minute interview in the AM. Jay opted to drive back to his home in New York and not spend the night. He told me he's trying to do the adult thing, which is to allow me proper prep time for my interview. He did kiss me goodbye and sent me a text when he arrived home. I don't know what's wrong with me. I want to take things at a faster pace, and am impatient. I know I need to slow myself down and really get to know this guy's character, but when I really like a guy and when I get excited like I am now, I go all in instead of hanging back, taking my time.... I've always been this way and need to change. I already get butterflies when thinking of Jay, and I really enjoy his company. I'm gonna have to take things at his pace and I am not used to that... Change is HARD. __________________ "Twenty-five years and my life is still trying to get up that great big hill of hope for a destination" ~4 Non Blondes |
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Why not ask him why he is standing far away from you. It seems like you thought you going to the event together, just driving separately, but he didn’t see it that way? I’d not be asking his friend if he likes you. Speak to him directly. He’d provide some insight, maybe. Maybe he thought you were standing too far yourself?
I’d start proposing events doing things like going on a date half way on a neutral territory or attending things together rather than inviting him to sleep over. Have you even been on a date with him? Not a sleep over and not seeing him at the concert with others there, but just two of you meeting up and hanging out, not at home. It doesn’t have to be expensive. Coffee shop and walk in a park or a museum trip when it’s a free day, cheap matinees movie etc. No inviting him over. No sleeping at your house. You’ll know pretty soon what’s up. That’s usually a very good litmus test where it’s all going. I hope you didn’t drive home under influence. |
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Wise Elder
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I already did approach his friend about it, so that's said and done. After I had spoken with his friend about him, his friend must have said something to him because Jay suddenly started to give me far more attention and was coming up to be next to me, or began dancing next to me, while also touching my back affectionately. So, perhaps my talking to his friend became a positive thing... I can offer that, but I don't right now want to spend gas money traveling to meet halfway.... we're seeing each other tomorrow eve for another show and we'll be driving together along with his buddy this time. No, I was fine by the time I drove home. I was drinking water at the end of the night. __________________ "Twenty-five years and my life is still trying to get up that great big hill of hope for a destination" ~4 Non Blondes |
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#752
Wow, the angst involved in dating again after an abusive marriage. Little did I know! Jay called this morning and everything is good. I feel much better.
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I get not wanting to spend money on driving. Then when he drives to your area, maybe you two can do some dating in your area. I don’t know, it’s just a good indication of man’s interest if he actually wants to do more than sleeping together or have you riding along with his buddies. I’d be a bit apprehensive that when it’s not bedroom activity it’s always with other people (and he’s not even acts as you two are there together) and the only time it’s two of you it involves sleeping together. Not saying he has some less than honorable intentions, but is he actually dating you?
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Wise Elder
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We did go out to dinner the other night, and the other time he visited we ate out as well. We also talk a lot about a lot of different things, when he does visit. It's substantive conversation. __________________ "Twenty-five years and my life is still trying to get up that great big hill of hope for a destination" ~4 Non Blondes |
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#755
There is nothing wrong with anything you are doing. It’s just because you are questioning where it’s all going and seem unsettled about some of his behaviors, I thought there are ways to make some adjustments. Like you asked him to sleep over on Friday, then you also asked him to sleep over last night. My thoughts were that if you stop asking for him to come spend the night, how is he going to proceed and initiate interactions. But that was just the thought. Of course there’s nothing wrong with anything. There are no rules
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Wise Elder
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#756
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Wise Elder
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#759
I now have a second interview next Tue with the law firm!!! I am sooo thrilled! On top of that, I had told the full truth about what happened in my last job to the HR Director, and that must have been acceptable since I made it past round 1 of interviews!!! YAY!
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