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myLot reputation of 95/100. foxyfire33 (5237)   ranked 130 out of 24,803 in life3 months ago

That was the comment my ex-hubby made yesterday and I'm not sure how I feel about it. See we were just talking about how neither one of us are happy in our relationships...this is nothing unusual, we are very close and have always shared our joys and worries with each other. So he (jokingly, I thought) said now all he has to do is wait for his girlfriend to leave and I'll be able to move in with him "because you know that's where it's headed anyway."

I've never had a problem admitting that I love him. We were just to young and immature when we got married to make it work. And I'm pretty sure he has always felt the same way.

So here's the dilema..first, I don't know if he's just taking it for granted that I'll always be there for him since that's the way it has been for us since we became friends at 6 years old (I don't want to just be his Plan B). And secondly, I wonder...if we really loved each other wouldn't we make it happen rather than wait for the situation to present itself? So is it love or just habit?

Either way my head has been spinning a bit since he said that...part hopefulness, part frustration, part ponderment.


I have no idea what I'm asking...maybe just some third party opinions that won't be terribly biased. You all know I have not been happy lately...how do I sort out true feelings from an opportunistic escape from a not so great situation? I have more questions and thought than I can find the words for...feel free to add whatever came to mind as you read this...

 
 
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1. myLot reputation of 91/100. dumblnddzzy (8225)   ranked 108 out of 24,803 in life   3 months ago

HI Foxy!! You two have known each other for an awfully long time now. It could be just that you 2 are use to each other always being there for each other..But then again it could be true love. What's taking him so long to get rid of the 'girlfriend'? I would wonder about that myself. Maybe she's not 'stable' enough right now for him to break it off with her. I would ask him "What's taking so long if you truly LOVE ME"??If it's meant to be it will be so. I wish you all the best,Lori


myLot reputation of 95/100. foxyfire33 (5237)   ranked 130 out of 24,803 in life  3 months ago

My opinion only as to why he hasn't gotten rid of her...our children live with him because of my relationship here and with his job he needs to have someone there full time to take care of the kids. They also have one together. He has to know that I will basically pack up and be over as soon as she pulls out of the driveway...and that's what confuses me...part of me wants to pack her stuff up for her, part of me is scared of the whole thought.


myLot reputation of 91/100. dumblnddzzy (8225)   ranked 108 out of 24,803 in life  3 months ago

If it were ME I would make friends with her & help her pack her things up & help her move out..lol...Lori


myLot reputation of 95/100. foxyfire33 (5237)   ranked 130 out of 24,803 in life  3 months ago

LOL...I hadn't thought of that angle! We get along when we need to, she just rubs me the wrong way.

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2. myLot reputation of 51/100. MSV1313 (1243)   ranked 2,951 out of 24,803 in life   3 months ago

Of course the important thing to think about are the kids you have with the man you are with now. How would they be effected by this? Is your ex willing to take you as a "package" deal including your boys?
Besides being young, you need to also reflect on what some of the other reasons are why you two split in the first place. Otherwise, you risk dooming yourselves to more heartache.
If you leave the S/O (or should I say S.O.B. for how he and his parents treat you), will he create more problems than you are willing or able to cope with? (Custody, money, living arrangements and such).
It may seem like a convenient escape to go back to your ex, but jumping from one relationship to another is rarely a healthy thing. Would there be any possible way you could leave the man you have now and spend a little time with no man before hooking up with the ex? This would give you a chance to spread your wings and get to know yourself, and then you could make a better informed decision on what the next step should be.
I know it is hard for you now, where you are, but I'd hate to see you make a move seeking to improve things and have them worsen. you know?
Whatever you end up doing, I and all your mylot pals will be sending you all our best wishes for your happiness.


myLot reputation of 95/100. foxyfire33 (5237)   ranked 130 out of 24,803 in life  3 months ago

Lots of input, thank you!

First...the children dilema...my ex and I have children too and they keep asking when Daddy and I are going to get married again. I know that is perfectly natural for children of divorce to do but still...which set of childrens happiness do I put first? As for the "package deal"...yes, he absolutely would. My oldest daughter was born 8 months before we began dating and he is a better father to her than her bio father ever was. And he has another child now too so he is also a "package deal" that I can accept.


The other reasons we split up...I have thought of that many times. I don't want to get into all of just for the sake of space but most of it really did come down to immaturity. Those parts that could be blamed on other things are issues we've both resolved so I don't think it would be an issue again.

Will s/o create problems? (I like the SOB part)Absolutely. But he creates plenty of problems now too so it's more a matter of which problems can I deal with better.

"Would there be any possible way you could leave the man you have now and spend a little time with no man before hooking up with the ex?" That would be ideal, I just don't know how. The problems s/o could cause if I left would be easier to handle if I wasn't sitting somewhere alone trying to support myself totally on my own...been there, done that.


myLot reputation of 51/100. MSV1313 (1243)   ranked 2,951 out of 24,803 in life  3 months ago

OK then, I give you my seal of approval to help your ex's soon to be ex gf pack, ditch current s/o(b) and follow your heart. Like you say, you're gonna have problems no matter WHAT you do, so you might as well choose the option that will hopefully make you and the majority of the children happy. Your boys can't be too happy with your situation now, since S/O(B)'s momma is such a (insert bad word here). If you can take them with you, they might be happier because they will finally be able to PLAY without worrying about grandma's knick-knacks. Even a shared custody may be preferable to what you have now, stuck in that crazy house. Then S/O(B) can lay about on the couch all he likes and his danged momma can cleanup after him until her hands fall off.
Whatever you choose, your friends will be here for you.


myLot reputation of 94/100. OreoCookie3 (12354)   ranked 315 out of 24,803 in life  3 months ago

I do hope things work out the way you want.. and I hope the problems you will trade for other problems will be less and easier to cope with.. and hope all the kids can be one family.. maybe like the Brady Bunch. happy


myLot reputation of 95/100. foxyfire33 (5237)   ranked 130 out of 24,803 in life  3 months ago

Thanks MSV and Oreo...I'm sure I'll be mulling all of this over for a while. It's so nice to have friends willing to listen no mattr how crazy it gets!

(And MSV, I gave you -'s for your wonderful replies! thumbup)


myLot reputation of 51/100. MSV1313 (1243)   ranked 2,951 out of 24,803 in life  3 months ago

Awww! Thanks Foxy! You remembered how much I love to get minused!

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3. myLot reputation of 94/100. OreoCookie3 (12354)   ranked 315 out of 24,803 in life   3 months ago

To say the least Foxy, I am a bit confused. I've been following your drama now for months and you have a s/o that you are with and things haven't been going well there, and you planned to stay with him until you could do better, but you aren't happy.

I remember the husband was never getting in contact with you for the children and you went months without seeing them.. and you got that worked out finally.

Now the exhusband makes a remark that when he gets rid of his girlfriend you all can pick back up? Does that sound real to you? Are you looking for security, so you have a place to go to get away from the s/o? If you are I understand it.. happybut at the same time I think you are opening yourself up to get hurt again, and fall into more drama. Exes are exes for a reason.. and there was a reason you didn't stay together in the first place.

I'm just an outsider, but this has been like a soap opera for me as I have followed your discussions.. and I wonder if you are heading for another world of hurt.

I do wish you the best, no matter what.. and I hope you can finally be happy. I think you will have to find that happiness within yourself and not by going to another man, even if he is familiar.. sorry.. that is just my thought on this. I don't mean to offend you at all.. but you are asking for feedback.. so I am giving you mine.


myLot reputation of 95/100. foxyfire33 (5237)   ranked 130 out of 24,803 in life  3 months ago

NO offense taken, I completely understand where you are coming from!

"Now the exhusband makes a remark that when he gets rid of his girlfriend you all can pick back up? Does that sound real to you?" Honestly that part was taken out of context...I'd have to explain the entire past 7 years for it to make sense. This wasn't an "out of the blue" statement. There has been an 'under-current' between us for a long time...I don't even know where to start.

And yes, he is my ex for a reason. To sum it up...our marriage fell apart because we lacked the tools to hold it together and we got divorced because we weren't mature enough to see any other options. I don't know that would be different if we tried again but I think we wouldn't have the same issues again. And the security issue does bother me, I don't want to use him as an escape and end up hurting him again if we find out that we really shouldn't be together. I know I care that much about him.

And LOL...it is like a big soap opera, I can admit that!

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4. myLot reputation of 97/100. Pose123 (2743)   ranked 132 out of 24,803 in life   3 months ago

Hi foxyfire, I have no words of advice, just a wish for happiness. May you know more love and joy than you ever thought possible. Blessings.


myLot reputation of 95/100. foxyfire33 (5237)   ranked 130 out of 24,803 in life  3 months ago

Thanks Pose...I hope I find some happiness one way or another too!

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5. myLot reputation of 99/100. jer31558 (2256)   ranked 53 out of 24,803 in life   3 months ago

I once heard it said that true happiness comes from within ourselves, and not from others or other events or circumstances. I could tell from your words that you do still love this man very much. I think that right now time is your best ally. This may be your second chance at this relationship, or it may be your chance at freedom so that you will be ready for your next relationship.

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6. myLot reputation of 91/100. Goodie123 (6203)   ranked 709 out of 24,803 in life   3 months ago

You never know, it may be meant to be.
Heaps of people do get back together after a long time apart.
Now you are older you both may just be able to make it work.

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7. myLot reputation of 95/100. DonnaLawson (1507)   ranked 3,688 out of 24,803 in life   3 months ago

I don't like to burst bubbles, but if it were going to happen, he would not be waiting for his girlfreind to leave, he would be breaking off the relationship with her.. You know that you can do whatever you want to do to be happy, but as for myself, I think that I would tell him to hit the road and take her with him.. When someone sees that you can't be run over in a relationship, sometimes they quit trying to run over you.. I do hope things work out for the best for you..

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8. myLot reputation of 70/100. anniepa (5187)   ranked 1,212 out of 24,803 in life   3 months ago

You're probably too young to remember the old song that goes "Love is lovelier the second time around" but that just might be the perfect theme song for you guys. The lyrics go on with "much more comfortable, the second time you fall". I think it's something that happens pretty often, two people fall in love when they're very young and immature and when the going gets a bit rough and the romance wears off a little they bail out but then some are fortunate enough to keep the door open just enough to perhaps get a second chance once they're grown up more but still young enough to have much of their lives in front of them. What I'm trying to say, I guess, is if you think it feels right this time you should go for it. I've participated in enough of your discussions here to know you've been going through more stuff than anyone deserves to in your current situation so it seems like a pretty safe bet that you'll be happier with your ex than you are with your current SOB. Good luck, no matter what you decide! Hugs!
Annie

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9. myLot reputation of 65/100. subha12 (10913)   ranked 2,099 out of 24,803 in life   3 months ago

I am not telling that it is not at all possible to again be together. but i think your answer lies in the discussion yourself.you should not be plan B or just second option. try to understand what is there in hois mind. if he actually wants to continue, then its OK.

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10. Surrenda (2)   ranked 21,156 out of 24,803 in life   3 months ago

Hey, foxy it sounds like that you are in a bit of a situation here. If you don't mind me asking I would like to know why the relationship that you are in isn't working? Also What were some of the main reasons that you and ex broke up for? Besides the just being to young part. I mean like what was the straw that broke the camels back? Just wondering, Surrenda

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