This is a companion question to: Those of you over 25 years old, have you ever been out in public with your parent and someone assumed that the two of you were a couple? ~http... moreThis is a companion question to: Those of you over 25 years old, have you ever been out in public with your parent and someone assumed that the two of you were a couple? ~https://answermug.com/forums/topic/42628/those-of-you-over-25-years-old-have-you-ever-been-out-in-public/view/post_id/381758~
I loved an older, married man dearly for nine years as a very close friend and confidante , and he loved me too almost like his daughter. It was all purely platonic.Then one n... moreI loved an older, married man dearly for nine years as a very close friend and confidante , and he loved me too almost like his daughter. It was all purely platonic.Then one night last September the unexpected, and perhaps inevitable, happened and we both succumbed to the situation. Ever since then he has almost cut me off saying I seduced him into compromising his strict moral code of fidelity to his wife. I think his treatment of me is most unfair. We were both parties to what happened and we both went in with our eyes fully open. He cannot attribute his moment of weakness to my wiliness, as he terms it.Of course, we'll both make sure it won't happen again. How do I win back his trust and friendship? He is such a lovely person. less
Even if it was for a nano second. I did and it bothered me because it was someone I didn't know?It was like, I didn't want to let go...but I did as fast as I could.
They are not good listeners unless it has to do with them. They tune out when you want to share something with them about what you're feeling/thinking/experiencing. Could it be tha... moreThey are not good listeners unless it has to do with them. They tune out when you want to share something with them about what you're feeling/thinking/experiencing. Could it be that their lives are so fraught with drama they cannot escape it even for a little while? Do they not care at all about you or are they just neglectful and self-absorbed?
I may have asked this in past, but it is on my mind today. I have never dated due to severe childhood abuse that led to adulthood. The abuse continued into my teen/adult years, and... moreI may have asked this in past, but it is on my mind today. I have never dated due to severe childhood abuse that led to adulthood. The abuse continued into my teen/adult years, and the effects as well. I have PTSD symptoms and anxiety and while a LOT of the time I identify with that, (being less, or weak b/c of the anxiety, or just those messages for YEARS as a kid) I am also kind, humorous, patient and caring. I think those things is what a guy may enjoy about me, but my subconscious goes to, 'who do u think u are to date? You never have, and you are not like other, confident women'... :( So could one date not really knowing the 'end' of that they want (relationship, marriage etc) ? Could u go out just for that night, just for some fun ....? I fear other guys might want more and might be dating for a serious thing, but I guess if one is upfront with not being 'serious' right away, is it ok and have you ever experienced it/tried it ? less
