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  • in reply to: Handling conflict #314073
    Ash
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    Ok I can definitely do that.

    I tend to keep my relationship matters to myself. I have two friends who I can talk to about things and they give pretty good insight.

    Thanks again for the advice.

    in reply to: Handling conflict #314063
    Ash
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    Because in the moment I didnā€™t think I was making a big deal out of it. After reading through all of it, I now understand where his responses to the situation are coming from. It wasnā€™t my intention to have a disagreement. I just hope he understands this and not think that he canā€™t talk to me.

    in reply to: Handling conflict #314055
    Ash
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    It makes sense. Tough to hear but I understand.

    in reply to: Handling conflict #314045
    Ash
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    I hope this makes sense.

    When he called the first time. He said….I felt uncomfortable at my friends house . Why? Because she (friend) has a friend at the house and most of the couples were married. Ok, so was your friend trying to hook you up with someone?…..No.

    So here I was confused because Iā€™m trying to piece together what heā€™s talking about. It wasnā€™t direct to me.

    The second conversation…..so why were you uncomfortable again?…..Because her friend was there and she was single. So, did your friend try to set you up with this woman? Yes, it made me uncomfortable and I left.

    So in my mind Iā€™m thinking….well why didnā€™t you just say that the first time??? Again, Iā€™m confused. Iā€™m wondering why he didnā€™t say yes the first time. I had to ask again to get clarity and received a different response……this is what I brought to his attention yesterday.

    in reply to: Handling conflict #314023
    Ash
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    Also, another reason I was confused was because he had been drinking and was talking in circles so I was getting bits and pieces of the story. I think this really played a part in the communication breakdown. I clearly know the difference in how he talks when heā€™s sober.

    I think Iā€™m trying to find a balance on how to handle situations because Iā€™ve had a history of running. We can agree to disagree but again dealing with him in this capacity is still fairly new for me. I just want things to be fair and balanced.

    in reply to: Handling conflict #314021
    Ash
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    I didnā€™t get suspicious at someone trying to hook him up. That didnā€™t bother me as he and I talk about everything and we joke all the one about guys/girls that try to talk to us.

    I was confused because the first time I asked him about it he said no. He did express that he was made uncomfortable about the situation but I didnā€™t completely understand why. When he discussed it again he said yes that someone had tried to hook him up but he didnā€™t like it and he left. I never felt he was hiding anything I just didnā€™t understand the conflicting details.

     

    He believes that since he came out and told me he was uncomfortable that it shouldā€™ve automatically eliminated any doubts. However, I tried to explain to him that I was confused.

    in reply to: Looking for some encouragement #271351
    Ash
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    Thank you! I really appreciate it.

    in reply to: Looking for some encouragement #271287
    Ash
    Participant

    I sure will!!!!

     

    Thanks again šŸ™‚

    in reply to: Looking for some encouragement #271275
    Ash
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    You are absolutely right. I take the idea of marriage and children very seriously. I never want to go into anything that doesnā€™t align with my spirit (been there done that). Iā€™ve learned a lot about myself this year and my mindset has changed a lot. What my mother thinks does weigh on me because sheā€™s my mother. Weā€™re not as connected as we could be because I donā€™t believe she understands me. Iā€™ve educated myself (Masters Degree), have my own company, homeowner, and these are things Iā€™ve done independently. My mother did not accomplish these things but sheā€™s been married for 35 years. So itā€™s hard for us to relate. Instead of asking me ā€œhowā€™s the business going?ā€ Or ā€œhowā€™s the new home?ā€ Itā€™s always questions and comments related to relationships.

     

    Thanks for listening!

    in reply to: Tired and Confused #204617
    Ash
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    Hey everyone,

    Just an update….I closed on my home and will be moving in soon. Iā€™m so excited to have purchased my first home. I ended the relationship and it was the best thing I couldve ever done. I feel so much better now. I knew that relationship wasnā€™t for me and I was a little nervous to end it. Iā€™m so happy I did. I did not want to bring that negativity into my new space. Iā€™m enjoying life.

    Iā€™m also considering persuing my Doctorate. Life is great!!!

    in reply to: Tired and Confused #189355
    Ash
    Participant

    Thank you!

    I will say itā€™s been tough. I had to hear a lot of what I didnā€™t do. I know what I did and my intentions were pure. I knew deep in my heart it was best to end it. Ā He clearly didnā€™t see any of his wrongdoings. He got upset because I explained to him that he didnā€™t have to get himself fired.

     

    He has has a lot of growing up to do. Pushing the age of 34 with 2 children and no stability doesnā€™t sound promising. I will continue to take care of myself and keep striving for greatness.

     

    Thanks for all responses!

    in reply to: Tired and Confused #188743
    Ash
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    Sometimes itā€™s hard to face what you already know.

    in reply to: Tired and Confused #188739
    Ash
    Participant

    Thanks for the responses!

    I think Iā€™ve done my fair share and itā€™s best that I move on. I have too much going for myself to allow myself to get stuck in a situation like this especially when itā€™s repeated itself. Heā€™s shown me that being responsible is not a priority of his and I canā€™t make him see it.

    Mark, I read over what I wrote and if it was my friend I would tell her to let it go and move on.

    Thank you!

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