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08/03/2010 09:44 PM
SepC
SepC
 
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So my ex b/f found a way to contact my current b/f. My b/f has been on and off in my life for 10 years. He is a very important part of my life, and now I have probably lost him. Earlier this year I reconnected with my ex...it started off by simply talking and once in awhile hanging out. But I ended up sleeping with him 5 times spaced out over 7 months.

This occassions happened during periods of time when I was feeling lonely in my relationship, not satisfied sexually, and not feeling like I could depend on my b/f. No excuse for cheating, but those are my reasonins.

Anyway, my ex found my b/fs email and told him everything. I am just Sad

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08/03/2010 10:07 PM  Top
Sylvia4648
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Hi SepC, I'm sorry for what you're going thru. It seems to me that if you were reconnecting w/ your old bf and even having sex w/ him that you need to think long and hard about the current bf you may or may not have pushed away. If you're feeling lonely, unsatisfied sexually and that you can't rely on your current bf he may not be the man for you. I don't mean to sound harsh, but from an outside point of view, I'm wondering if subconsciously you reconnected w/ the old bf because some part of you knew the current bf just wasn't the right guy. But the old bf is probably not right for you either; something caused you to break up before.

Is it possible that you and your current bf could take a week or two to be by yourselves - I mean him by himself and you by yourself. That might help both of you to work out how you feel about the relationship. I don't mean that you should date others; just take a short break and find out if you missed each other or if one or both of you felt relieved.

For some reason your situation reminds me of a quote I heard on Criminal Minds. It was originally said by Samuel Beckett. 'Try. Fail. Try again. Fail again, but fail better.' I think that sort of describes the dating process now that I think about it.

Hope I at least gave you some food for thought. I hope things work out for you, whatever you do now. Please keep us informed. You know that we care and will support you in whatever decision you make.

Best, Sylvia

Post edited by: Sylvia4648, at: 08/03/2010 10:11 PM

'I didn't have time to write a short [post].' Mark Twain wrote that one for me. LOL
'Wisdom is knowing when you can't be wise.'
'Life is what's happening while we are busy making other plans.'

NOTE: I can't imagine anyone is surprised that distracted driving has overtaken drunk driving as the number one cause of death on the road. Please, y'all, keep your eyes sharp when you drive. The guy in the next car could be on a computer in the dash board (whoever dreamed that up should have to watch autopsies), while the one behind you is texting. It's important to be aware of those around you. The kid who ended my second to last life was in a huge SUV and on the telephone.

I am not a medical practitioner. I speak only from personal experience. Please do not interpret anything I say as medical advice.

08/04/2010 10:52 AM  Top
SepC
SepC
 
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Thanks for replying Slyvia. I figured I wouldn't get too many replies because most people think a cheater doesn't deserve much sympathy, which I agree with as well. But I can't help but feel extremely depressed and regretful for what I have done.

You do hit the head on the nail or however the saying goes on some things. My ex was filling in the gaps or the emotional/physical needs my current b/f wasn't providing at the time.

Well, we'll definetly have a break from each other. We were actually suppose to be leaving on a trip for Eurpoe next week (I was only staying 17 days, but he was staying 2 months)....but of course I won't be going now. So we will have a 2 month stretch apart. I don't know if he will want to get back together, but he's been a part of my life for 10 years. Even the times we weren't dating we remained best friends. He is a best friend to me. I'm just really upset that I probably have lost him for good and am beating myself up really bad for it.

Post edited by: SepC, at: 08/04/2010 10:53 AM


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08/04/2010 11:02 AM  Top
leandrat

I agree though you may have strong feelings for him and love him on a level, true REAL love you dont worry about sex I am 28 and am married to my soulmate we have sex when we feel like it heck last night was the first time in three months but its not big deal cause really thats not what love it, it is nice to have dont get me wrong but really true marry me love you dont think about it every day and when you dont fill full with the person you are with you talk about it and learn how to fix it.

I hope you feel better soon and figure out what is really best for the both of you in the long run.

Lee


08/04/2010 11:29 AM  Top
mitzigirl
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SepC I know the time apart may be hard on the both of you but everything happens for a reason and maybe this is the time for you both to grow and really get to where you can be alone long enough to see if this relationship is meant to be. Best of Luck hun.
Hugs and Blessings,
Viv

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Be Kind and Compassionate to others.
Understand life can be hard but you can survive it!
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