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Sometimes I feel like I am an asshole.

Well, I think people are right, and nothing good comes from friends with benefits, and someone is eventually hurt. Apparently, she wants something more than that, and I cannot be in a relationship right now. She knows that, but I guess it's not that easy for either of us to be normal friends at this point.

A while ago, she said we have to be normal friends, and I agreed since I am starting to feel bad and guilty because of how she feels and what she wants from us. She came to my place some days ago to watch a movie together, but the next thing I knew, we were in bed. I don't even remember how it happened.

It's becoming like a cycle. There is some distance between us for some time, but we end up being FWB again after a while. I want it to stop. But I think the only way is we stop being friends, and it's not that easy.
SW-User
Whats is that she dislikes about how you are now? Your need to be with others or that you don't have feelings for her or what. Or simply the "tittle" of relationship??
And you say you don't remember how it happened the you ended up in bed 😂😂😂😂😂 innocent child??

Seems quite simple, if can't be normal friends or enjoy what you have already it's better to drift away. Or just talk rarely without needing to see each other, like kinda distant, but looks you like her too or not??

People really suck.
SW-User
@LookingForTheSummer I see. Well in this case, since you've been in that dynamic for some time, it's not that she doesn't know you won't commit and she still wants to be with you, I wouldn't mind that much. Maybe have again that conversation with her, about Wether she thinks she can accept things as they are because you can't just change for her, and if she decides to walk away, and find something different then ok. If she stays it's her choice too. Just like if she tells you, don't have sex with me if you don't want a relationship with me, you gotta not have sex simply. Be responsible. That's all the responsibility about it. Now if you can stay ok without minding it it's different.

I said people suck cause rarely is a good balance about anything.
SW-User
@LookingForTheSummer and for not having sex its as simple as avoiding certain circumstances 🙃🙃🙃🙃🙃
But it's likely you like that part. Just think about the situation with a clear mind.
LookingForTheSummer · 31-35, M
@SW-User I know you are right, and the best thing to do is probably have a serious talk about it and set some boundaries. But as you can see, it's not that easy or simple. As I mentioned, she said she wanted us to be normal friends, but apparently, we can't even watch a movie and stay civilized.
And you talk about avoiding certain circumstances. Then it means we should meet only in public places, I think. 😅
Miram · 31-35, F
If there will be goodbye, make it quick and as soon as possible.

Time is precious, same for love.
Miram · 31-35, F
@LookingForTheSummer walk away, it is time and it is the right choice.

You have no obligation staying with someone you aren't ready to commit to. It is for the best to let her go so she can find what makes her happy.
LookingForTheSummer · 31-35, M
@Miram Yes, I know that's the right thing to do, even though it is truly sad.
I just wish she would try too and make it easier.
Miram · 31-35, F
@LookingForTheSummer

Never had FWB just friendships which had toxic cycles.
Eventually they had to be severed.
Being cold will help. Cold and getting something to occupy you when you experience longing.
WhateverWorks · 36-40
It’s good that you’re willing to examine the situation and aware of the cycle. That said, maybe you guys need to decide to only be friends in public for quite a while. You guys have been in a certain Situationship mode for sometime. Where to change that dynamic you need to avoid all situations where you can slip back into dating behaviors it’s not inviting her over to your place anymore make it a private setting three guys might be tempted to go back into old habits. You gotta be more mindful of not being in close proximity when you hang out. When people date they’re much more touchy and close to each other then when you are just friends. You need to literally go back to the Friendzone. Meme is not texting each other so much Texting/calling each other anymore.

If You guys can’t do that then you need to take ‘zero contact space’ from the actual friendship for a while so that both of you have an opportunity to explore other connections. right now she’s hyper focused on you, hoping you will change your mind, continuously pulled back into the connection and potential of you.. The dopamine is you.
LookingForTheSummer · 31-35, M
@WhateverWorks Yes, it's become a cycle, and things won't change if something is not done. There will always be a slip, and since the other person doesn't reject, the same story happens repeatedly. I want to change that.
I was also thinking about it and thought it's better to not hang out in our places anymore and just be in public. That can be something for a start, I guess. And then maybe have more control over texts and calls. I'll see.

Thank you for your comment and help. Being reasonable as always.
WhateverWorks · 36-40
Glad to help. 😊 Yeah, I wouldn’t jump straight to not being friends anymore. I would give change of schema and being a little bit more cautious on hanging out for a while until people have had time to process their feelings as a start @LookingForTheSummer
marsbar · F
I’ve had FWB’s, & it only really works when no feelings develop & you just both accept things for what they are. I’ve had to be honest with some men & say I don’t see things going beyond FWB’s, & it feels shitty when you know you’ve hurt someone’s feelings.

Maybe a friendship at this point won’t work, so you’ll just have to cut ties with her altogether.
You have clearly expressed that this current relationship is causing "Guilt and feeling bad" These feelings can only lead to eventual resentment and a sense of anger. I think it's time to honestly lay everything on the line or not only will you two NOT have a basic friendship, you may become bitter enemies.
Having the honest self-awareness to even see this clearly is an amazing strength and is the starting point for solving the problem; you can't fix what you don't acknowledge.
LookingForTheSummer · 31-35, M
@SomeMichGuy Thank you. I noticed you often see positive sides in things, and that's amazing.
@LookingForTheSummer Well...thanks! That makes my day...no, week.

It's nice of you to notice and even more so, to actually note in a post.

I try to encourage those who need encouragement, or help with thinking about a situation in a more productive fashion, etc

But I am also demanding of those who push bullshit... lol

Thanks and I hope you can help navigate both of you to a better resolution of a situation which younfind untenable. Good luck! 😊👍
LookingForTheSummer · 31-35, M
@SomeMichGuy Well, I am glad about that.
I am not here that much, but I easily notice some stuff about some people here.

Thanks again, and I hope that, too. 🙂
SW-User
it's not easy, you're right. been through similar and have no useful advice, sorry.

i'm very sorry to hear...
LookingForTheSummer · 31-35, M
@SW-User I think at some point, you either have to get closer and become more than FWB, or you just have to make some distance. :/
SW-User
@LookingForTheSummer i came to the same conclusion
SW-User
Why can you not be in a committed relationship?
LookingForTheSummer · 31-35, M
@SW-User Because I don't think it's the right time for me to be in a committed relationship right now. I'll probably move to another country in a few months, and then if we are already in a committed relationship, we have to break up or end up in a long-distance relationship.
SW-User
@LookingForTheSummer Have you talked that through with her though? Maybe she would also be interested in living in the other country?
LookingForTheSummer · 31-35, M
@SW-User It's not possible. We have different plans for the future.
NotAfraidofAnything · 26-30, M
Hey would you like to chat? I'm pretty bored
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LookingForTheSummer · 31-35, M
@Budwick Thanks for understanding, I guess. Lol

 
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