I wish my ex would give us another chance, but he said that ship has sailed.

I started crying a bit, and he got upset that I was upset. I guess, I've been thinking about other things lately, and I haven't really wanted to believe there wasn't any hope we'd get back together.

I don't really understand why he won't ever give us another try. He said that he's still attracted to me, but he can't ever see us being together again. He said things happened that changed his perception of me, and that is the reason. I don't get it.

I notice little things he says, too. There's a house for rent on my street, and he has mentioned inquiring about the rent twice. I can't imagine him even considering living a few houses down from me and not still be interested in me. Also, one night on the phone, he was talking about wanting to move. I said, I might be willing to move to such and such place one day, and he responded with "Ok. Let's do it. Let's move." Of course, I can't move right now, so I didn't respond. My point is why even joke about things like that if you couldn't [b]EVER[/b] see us together again?

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Sapio · 46-50, M

He cares for you but he resents you because you hurt him. And though he is still attracted to you, he knows or feels that together history will repeat itself or that you'll possibly argue and fight.

With the distance you two currently have, things are civil. But in his mind, it probably won't be the same if you're back together.

AuRevoir · 36-40, M

This shit's so hard and sad to read. I feel you on every word.

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AuRevoir · 36-40, M

@Nanori I guess?

Nanori · F

@AuRevoir why can't you move on?

AuRevoir · 36-40, M

@Nanori Because I was the bad guy in the relationship. I lied and broke up with her, telling her I didn't love her anymore and that was never true in the first place. It's just a long story..

Success · 26-30, F

Once the affection is gone it's gone. Tell him you accept his decision and ask what you need to improve upon. Don't argue over it.

perceptivei · 36-40, F

@Success I still don't get it.

Success · 26-30, F

@perceptivei Maybe he's in mid-life crisis; directionless. Maybe you're just getting the unrighteous blame for his inadequacy and insecurity.

perceptivei · 36-40, F

@Success Could be. Or, maybe he just doesn't want me or even like me... or even know who I am.

Maybe he just loved me, because we were having sex daily and he wasn't lonely. Once we stopped having sex (no matter how bad things were between us) we grew farther and farther apart. The sex was the only time he was really happy. So, if we didn't have sex one night, he didn't act like he enjoyed my company or even being with me. But, once we had sex again, his mood lifted for another day. I always thought he still loved me though. I just thought he was affected by sex more than the average man. But, maybe he never really loved me in the first place. Maybe I just kept him from being lonely and satisfied his sexual appetite enough to want me around on a regular basis. I don't really remember him liking anything about me like other guys do. He has never told me I'm funny or have a good sense of humor like other men do. He's never admired or appreciated my values or morals. We've never agreed on what's right and what's wrong. So, I don't think he ever really liked me as a person.

I guess, he was just in love with the idea of being in love.

Reflection2 · 41-45, M

He wants to move on and at the same time saying he is still attractive to you. Men are rarely ever confused about their feelings.
So

Its a big warning sign of a player. Run as far as you can.

perceptivei · 36-40, F

@Reflection2 It's so much worse and more complicated than that. He's a disgusting human being who works for the most corrupt, manipulative, dishonest, people in this world. He's just like them, and he's proud of it. I didn't remember this when I posted this question, but I was reminded last night.

SW-User

Take him at his word no matter how hard.

Some people keep you hanging on in case other options don't pan out.

It hurts a lot, I know

perceptivei · 36-40, F

@SW-User I see.

Elisbch · M

His words are cruel.

Zonuss · 41-45, M

It's best to let that go. Find someone fresh and new. Don't go back to someone who will torture you to death with their selfish and self destructive ways. 🙂

perceptivei · 36-40, F

@Zonuss How is that selfish or self-destructive?

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