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It’s done

1in8billion July 24th

I finally accepted that fact that the girl I’ve been seeing for the last year doesn’t want a long term committed relationship. It has been an extremely difficult thing to do and I’m not sure how to move forward. For the first time in my life (I’m in my early 50’s, divorced after 20 some years) I thought I found someone that fit all the criteria that I wanted in a partner. I’ve never loved and wanted to be with someone so badly in my life so this realization is hitting very hard. I know it will take time but I don’t think I’m going to handle it well in the meantime.

I really don’t have anyone else to go to with this so I came here just to get it off my chest. Thanks for reading.

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toughTiger6481 July 25th

@1in8billion

It is hard when the person that we love just for various reasons will not work out like we had hoped ... we bargain with ourselves about making it work somehow but in end it may be best to just realize and move on.... 

@1in8billion Your situation sounds rough. Maybe you need to think about you. What makes you happy as a person and focus on being the best person you can be and that will attract the right person instead of you looking for someone who fits your ideal.

Facing a big change in your life is scary, daunting, feels alien especially when you are faced with doing it alone (I can relate).

Everyone needs help, support, a chance to vent and I for one am here to listen if you need it. You're brave for posting it's not always easy being vulnerable so well done