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After 3 rounds of IUI using a donor I decided ill try dating again thought that maybe theres potential ill find "the one" this time.
Started talking to a few guys but one always stood out. Got his number, started ttexting.2 weeks ago we met up. We clicked instantly.
The next night we went for a movie and a latenight drive to the city. We couldnt stop talking, ive never clicked with someone so soon.
I had himnat mine of Tuesday for dinner. Wednesday night he stayed the night at my place. Yes we have slept together a couple times now.
He came out of a 11 year relationship few months ago. Hes still married and has 2 daughters. Im told the reason for their split was because she fell out of love. She told him that twice over 8 months, she said she wanted a break but he said theres no breaks in a marriage. Its either theyre together or they divorce and they both agreed to divorce. Hes now living with his parents and had his two girls every second weekend.
Wednesday before he came to my place he needed to go to their old home so they can sort out whos getting what. They had an argument and I was bought up in the converstation but not by name. She stormed out yelling "i hope she makes you happy".
When he got to my place i knew something was off. I knew his mind was going a million miles per hour. I could just tell.
Thursday afternoon i get a message saying that we need to slow things down, that hes not ready for a relationship, that hes feeling confused and needs to collect his thoughts.
I went into meltdown mode. I havent been able to eat since lunch Thursday, crying when someone asks if im ok. I reassured him that i went into that first date with absolutely no plan of a relationship.
Things were just so perfect, natural, comfortable between the us so quickly and its scared the hell out of us. I completely understand where hes coming from and his situation but i cant help but feel distraught at the possibility i might lose someone who seemed so right. Hes told me everything hes said to me has been 100% genuine. Ive been in relationships and on dates and ive never felt this strong of a connection with someone before. I struggle to believe that soulmates are real but with him i was starting to believe it. One comment he made on the Wednesday night was "ive met the right person at the wrong time" and that if only he met me a few years ago before he married. And thats ruined me. Im scared to lose him.
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Hi MissJ94
I'm sorry you're finding yourself in the situation. Must be a bit distressing when you think you've found someone special.
I think it is right for him to be cautious and slowing things down. Rebound relationships don't have a very good track record. It would be better for him to take a little bit of time and sort out what he wants and how he feels about life. This does not necessarily mean that your relationship with him won't work out in the long run. As difficult as it may seem now you may find that it works out better in the long run by taking a little bit slower.
On the upside though this shows that there are people out there that you find attractive and make a connection with. If this does not work out I'm sure that he is not the only person out there for you. Even though it may not feel like it now.
I hope things work out for you.
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Hi, welcome
Unfortunately there is never the perfect relationship and this one has baggage as it's imperfections.
However he needs time and although painful for you he is also feeling sorrow.
I would give him some set time to sort himself out say couple months. If it's going to work he'll chase.
TonyWK
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Hi MissJ94 it is such a hard emotional time for you at the moment and I can understand you being scared.I sounded very much like the man you were describing when I split up with my wife I met someone and we clicked straight away.It was like adrenalin rush dating this girl but then reality hit me and I realised I wasn't ready for dating anyone as I really struggling with my emotions and felt bad for dating this person.I had two kids that have special needs that need their father strong for them.This is over 12 years ago now and I am divorced now and I still don't think I am ready for dating or if I will ever be.I feel so bad for that girl breaking her heart and I can still hear her crying.She did move on and meet someone else and is a long-term relationship.
Just give thi a man some space as it is very early on after a split from his wife.He will be struggling with his marriage breakup and trying to sort out everything.It very much an emotional roller coaster.I know it will be very hard for you as well.
I hope things can work out for you.
Take care,
Mark.