Broke up with my boyfriend tonight...feeling like poo.
I broke up with my guy tonight. We'd only been together 2 months but it was one of those convoluted ones because both of us had an eye toward a long-term relationship and marriage. I really thought this guy was "it" for me. And it has taken me going through so many jerks and losers to get to this guy.
On one hand, he is smart, funny, educated, a gentleman, treated me well, loved and cared for me, took care of me when I was sick, complimented me and showered me with affection.
On the flip side, he also is several years older than me, so he has limited energy, he is fairly anti-social/socially awkward, he doesn't have many friends, he is 110% focused on work, and we have conflicting schedules so it's hard to see each other. Most of all, he has misrepresented himself (presented himself as having a flexible schedule, and strong finances, when he in fact, has neither--his work takes up the vast majority of his time, and he is way in debt and late on his bills all the time.)
I also caught him in a couple of big lies, not the least of which is the fact that he somehow got ahold of old addresses of mine from my years past (I'm almost positive he did a background search on me), and they popped up on the recently searched box of his Google Maps on his laptop (meaning he was Google mapping old places I used to live, including my parents' house.) I had never used his laptop before so it certainly wasn't me. When I confronted him about it, he made up a lie that I believed, until I figured out it wasn't true.
When confronted a second time, he vehmently denies doing a background search on me, and has "no idea" how all of my old addresses could have possibly gotten into the memory of his Google Maps.
I know all of you out there are probably like, "He's a creep! Run away!"
And I did. It was just harder than I thought it would be. Because he's not 100% a creep, although he has done some creepy things. It makes me sad because on many levels we connected so well, and I know that he really does love me. And I loved him. I can't say I was "head over heels, crazy" in love, but I did feel love for him.
I just can't get past the lies and misrepresentation.
I'm so hurt and disappointed. I cried the whole time I was breaking up with him. He actually had to console me.
And I'm extra sad to now be facing the holidays alone, for another year. I was so excited to have found someone to love, and he was going to come home with me for the holidays and I was going to introduce him to everyone.
Now I have to call my family and tell them he isn't coming.
Ladies, can you help me out and just remind me that I did the right thing? My head knows I acted correctly, but my heart is really hurting right now.
My darling, darling tinydancer2009,
I SO understand that even if you did the breaking up, even if you knew he was not right for you, it still hurts like hell. Because there must have been something about him that you liked: a smart woman like you would not have been with a total creep!!!
However, from your posts it was blatantly obvious that there was just too much about him that you did not like or that bothered you. The sex thing was an important one, but there were many others.
I know how you are feeling as I broke up with my ex not that long ago and though I had been wanting to break up with him forever, it was still a very very hard thing to do.
Have a good cry, let yourself grieve a little bit and when you are ready take two papers, on one write everything that bothered you about your ex and look at it every time you doubt yourself (did I do the right thing?) and on the other paper write what you want from your next relationship, so you have a much clearer picture in your head.
When you get a pang of longing, know that you are missing being a couple more than you miss him and it is very natural.
tinydancer2009, you did the absolutely right thing, not the easy thing, but right thing for your long-term emotional well-being. Congratulate yourself, you overcame your fear, you are an inspirational woman who did not settle just because it is not easy to find a good man!!! You set yourself free to live a truly self-honouring life and find an authentic relationship that you so richly deserve!!!
I know it sounds like a cliché, but ultimately it is the truth!
Good things will happen to you, you'll see!!!
Thank you, Wise! This means a lot to me. I really appreciate your words. Feeling a little better today. :) You rock.
Hi TD
I too am really sorry to hear you broke up hun :-( Wise has put it all very eloquently and I agree with every word she says.
A break-up is tough at the best of times, but being newly single during the holiday season really sucks. The only consolation I can offer is that at least Christmas is over a month away, by which time you *will* be feeling a bit better.
You seem very bright and intelligent with a full and busy life, and you have EXACTLY the right attitude - i.e. you know that in the long run it's better to be single than to stay in an unsatifying relationship just out of security. And with all these qualities you possess, you are putting out exactly the right 'vibes' to attract Mr Right.
{{{Hugs}}} x
Thanks, smiler!! :) :)
Tiny, you ruled a decison with your HEAD. You are some smart chick!
Most women would rule with their hearts;)
Why are you hurting? Because you had the guts to do the right thing for yourself:)))
Why are you hurting? Is it GROWING PAINS:)))
IMO, you ROCK!!! You can give me advice anytime, GF.
When I'm "crrying me a river" during the Holidays..boo hoo.. will you help me get to where you are, hon? peez
hugs & love
Auds
xoxox
You bet!!!


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