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I may have been too honest with her about my feelings, but I never thought I would find another woman who I could be with, and I don't know how to handle things.

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Question - (7 December 2012) 11 Answers - (Newest, 5 January 2013)
A male United Kingdom age 41-50, *by1 writes:

Right, after the awful life I've had and been put thru by my ex gf and struggling to do anything for last 2n half years, somehow I've managed to find another lady out of the blue, because she knows of my past and my dislike for women and seeing them for nothing but mercenaries (see my other posts starting bout 2years ago) I've made a mistake by being far too honest. Weve known each other for 6 months and it was only 2 weeks ago that somehow there was a huge spark between us outvof nowhere, I never ever thought I'd meet somebody who I could actually want to be with and be seen out in public with as I saw that as a sign to others that finally I was wrong as I always maintained my ex Laura was all I ever wanted and would never give up. Well, this new lady is gorgeous and we've got on unbelievably well. I took her n her children out for dinner and she kept apologising for them being naughty and I said was she seeing it from there view who's this bloke etc, and I don't wanna get with her if its not genuine long term ideas because the children don't need that sort of environment as they will remember and possibly make similar relationship issues wen older. So we've gone out, stayed at each others and all pretty quick, but all natural and so comfortable, I know from speaking and her personal info on the dreaded fb (which I'm not and suggest others leave as I've made much more strides without it) that she has no trust for men and so on. I tried to reassure her that I would Change her opinion over time by actions and want nothing more than to be happy blah blah, other things have been discussed and I thought its best if I'm totally honest from the Start as that's how I want It to be, I told her I had good feelings and I could see us being together long time n happy, then she said its all to quick and too much and now having 2nd thoughts. Not good. I had docs the next morning and she messages saying get up, showered n dressed etc as she was then on way round to take me, then she had a dental appointment with surgery an hour later, she was in some pain after and we just came back to mine and slept til late afternoon. Now I need advice on what to do and how to handle stuff. Many thanks

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A female reader, oldbag United Kingdom +, writes (5 January 2013):

oldbag agony auntHi

I remember the first guy I started seeing after my bad break up, he finished it because I was 'still hung up on my Ex'.

It was true but I hadn't realised.

So I stopped dating for a long while and when I started again I accepted my Ex would always be the one. But I didn't want to be alone forever so I also had to accept it was over for life and.....life goes on.And it has

You can't compare people,everyones different so thats how you approach them and relationships,nearly everyones got a special Ex,thats life

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A female reader, AuntyEm United Kingdom +, writes (4 January 2013):

AuntyEm agony auntRead the first line of your original post...

Were things really perfect and magical...you said they were awful...so which is it...magical?...or awful?

You are in a state of confusion it seems and contradicting yourself.

You were professing love for the new woman and now you are saying you cant get over your ex...what is it that you want?...your ex?...or the new woman?

Seems to me that you just have a need to be with 'anyone' 'someone'...but life's not like that.

You arn't alone, thousands of relationships break up every day and people get over it and move on, but what you cannot do is cling to another human being, just to be with someone. Time on your own might be good for you and it's your choice how much you suffer, because the bottom line is that nobody will want to date you all the time you play the bleeding heart...thats just life!!

Good luck

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A male reader, tby1 United Kingdom +, writes (3 January 2013):

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tby1 agony auntI'm afraid I never will be able to get over her. I know she was the perfect 1 as she knew I was for her. It was surreal the way we was, magical and more. Just a shame as I lost and have a very long hard road ahead

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A female reader, AuntyEm United Kingdom +, writes (3 January 2013):

AuntyEm agony auntUnless you get over your ex, it will be impossible to move on, but some people prefer to carry the torch for their whole life.

Would you want to be involved with someone who wasn't over their ex?...it just doesn't work.

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A male reader, tby1 United Kingdom +, writes (3 January 2013):

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tby1 agony auntNo wasn't stringing. I was serious, trying to do what everybody keeps telling me to do after 3 years miserable and alone. Genuinely wanted this lady, she had trust issues from her past which also was a factor. No game playing or pretence I wanted to make things work. But deep in my heart is the woman it beats for and maybe somehow it shows without my knowledge

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A female reader, AuntyEm United Kingdom +, writes (3 January 2013):

AuntyEm agony auntOh so now it turns out you were just stringing the woman along because really you were in love with your ex...nice guy!!

I agree, you will probably be alone forever because you seem to like punishing all women for the misgivings of one.

Probably better to stay single!!

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A male reader, tby1 United Kingdom +, writes (3 January 2013):

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tby1 agony auntWell that ended on Christmas Day as she knew I still love and miss my ex deep down. I'm afraid this is gonna be a pattern for the rest of my life. I can get any woman I choose nearly, but the only 1 I want truly want and love won't allow me back. Life isn't fair at all.

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A female reader, anonymous, writes (8 December 2012):

I think you both need to slow down. It seems like this relationship has been progressing really fast, it's totally natural that she's now stopping to take a deep breath and realizing whoa....this is going really fast. But that doesn't mean she's not into you, it just means she's feeling a bit overwhelmed. I mean, you've known each other for 6 months without anything happening. Then suddenly in the span of 2 weeks you've fallen in love, you've met her kids, and stayed over at each other's place, and you've told her (honestly) that you can see being with her long term. That's a LOT of new developments in the span of 2 weeks! Just take things slower and take your time to get to know each other before you start discussing the future.

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A female reader, PeanutButter United States +, writes (7 December 2012):

PeanutButter agony auntI don't agree with the view about being controlling. I think you mean that you just don't want to negatively affect the children if it went wrong and that is a safe, sensible way to go.

I would suggest taking it slow, see where it goes. You've told her how you feel and she's still there, even if she has said it is a little quick, just cool down a little but remain interested and let whatever will be, be.

Good luck!

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A female reader, PeanutButter United States +, writes (7 December 2012):

PeanutButter agony auntI don't agree with the view about being controlling. I think you mean that you just don't want to negatively affect the children if it went wrong and that is a safe, sensible way to go.

I would suggest taking it slow, see where it goes. You've told her how you feel and she's still there, even if she has said it is a little quick, just cool down a little but remain interested and let whatever will be, be.

Good luck!

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A female reader, AuntyEm United Kingdom +, writes (7 December 2012):

AuntyEm agony auntYou are REALLY REALLY INTENSE...

Do you know that?

Ok I get the mistrust of women. I have a fair amount of mistrust over certain men through being treated badly, but you have now found a woman who you like and want to give things another try...this is a GOOD thing, not something to fret and worry over until you blow it out of the water.

A relationship has two sides:

What you would like on your side

What she would like on her side

If you can fit the two sides together by compromise, it tends to make things go well.

I got to be honest...Whether you intend to or not, it seems you want everything your way, you are thinking ahead, second guessing every conversation and event, making assumptions about her and he kids...

Quote: 'I said was she seeing it from there view who's this bloke etc, and I don't wanna get with her if its not genuine long term ideas because the children don't need that sort of environment as they will remember and possibly make similar relationship issues wen older'

WTF!!! who are you to tell her whats best for her kids and predict how they will be in the future....BACK OFFFFF!!!!

You are being controlling, trying to mould her and manipulate her because you can't actually believe you have found someone you like and you are having to eat humble pie for all your previous bad opinions of ALL women.

Now she is backing off because after 2 WEEKS!!! She is starting to notice how insecure and controlling you are and she's doubting whether she can cope with you.

Now before you start blaming her for being a harsh, selfish cold woman who's out to break your heart, try and see this is happening because you are being FAR FAR FAR TOOOO INTENSE!!!

You absolutely have to stop judging all women the same because it's not right, it's not fair and it destroys your chances of ever finding someone who you can be with.

You have a chance with this woman but:

DON'T be telling her what's best for her kids because YOU have no right and no idea what's best for them.

DON'T try and predict the future, NOBODY knows what will happen tomorrow for sure and if you do predict doom and gloom for yourself, you may as well not get out of bed ever again.

ACCEPT she likes you and wants to give things a try...that's the start of things...just to see if things will work out. She isn't going to know for sure if she wants to be with you forever after only 2 weeks, she's going to see how you are as a person and see if she can trust you (BTW someone does not HAVE to trust you just because you TELL them you are a good guy and they can trust you!!...it don't work like that)

ACTIONS speak louder than WORDS and those ACTIONS need to be experienced and proven over a long time before most people would actually consider getting right into a relationship.

You need to take a chill pill, give her space to decide for herself if she likes you and wants a relationship with you (and you her)without your constant mental and verbal bombardment of TELLING her you are a good guy...

If you second guess the start of the relationship and put pressure on her (as you have already) then she will head for the door.

So... NO long drawn out lectures

NO telling her what's best for her kids

NO judging her against past girlfriends

NO second guessing what she is thinking

Enjoy your time with her, have fun, let her get to know you over time...then you may have a chance to be with her.

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