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Still in limbo...

He missed the third appointment with our cousnelor! I emailed him yesterday and put my heart and soul into it to really announce my intentions and feelings for him. He responded with anger and bitter feelings. But at the end of the tirade, used "our" word Infinity I do mean it". I am so confused and afraid of what to do next. My heart says to stick with him that I married him for a reason and I took those vows seriously. My head tells me to save the heart ache and make his decision for him. Fiends have said he is treating me this way because I am allowing it. I disagree. He is as confused as I am! What to do now? Any advice or words of wisdom is greatly appreciated in advance.

by DGelatko   36 Posts 
Posted on 7/9/2009 11:57 AM
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Have you ever read Scott Wetzler's book Living with the Passive Aggressive Man? You may find some relief and answers there.
I read another part of your story earlier today and my heart goes out to. I know that pain of loving someone and sharing 'signs' and having them say one thing and do another. You deserve to be loved completely.
The way out of the pain is to let go. Easier said than done.
by ReEmerging   84 Posts
Posted on 7/9/2009 6:15 PM
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DG - I gotta put it to you point blank now, because we been down this same road too many times. 

Here's the choice you gotta make.  Do you want to wait around for him to see if the grass is greener elsewhere's and if he doesn't then come back to you?  Or if whoever's he's dealing with kick him to the curb and let him come back?

If you do, then you no longer need to stress.  Just let him go out and see if he can get someone he thinks is better, and if he does then I guess he'll make the decision for you.  Then you won't have a choice.

He doesn't see you, doesn't call you, doesn't show up for appointments.   He gives you a little bite to keep you hanging on.  No no.  He's not confused, trust me.  He knows exactly what he's doing.
by lifeinpurgatory   1830 Posts
Posted on 7/9/2009 2:57 PM
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I agree with V.  As difficult as this seems you need to quit contacting him.  I've actually gone a week and I feel much better.  If he really wants to work on it then he will call/email/text after he hasn't heard from you in awhile and wonder what is going on.  It does take 2.  I tried for a long time but I was doing it alone.  He may be as confused as you but he is taking advantage of you.  Don't let him.  Concentrate on yourself.  These things have a way of working themselves out.  You just have to be prepared for either scenario.  Good luck.
by flutterby   829 Posts
Posted on 7/9/2009 2:36 PM
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Stop emailing him. Get yourself in therapy.  It takes 2, not 1. I am sorry to say it. I was just like you. I tapped danced around him and gave him the counselors business card hoping he would go but at the end it was his decision.  You can't make him grow up or want to work at a marriage.
by vlady   2123 Posts
Posted on 7/9/2009 2:31 PM
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