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Fear and Uncertainty

It's been three days now, since I opened up to my girlfriend in the heaviest fashion I ever have (see my last post). I haven't heard from her since. I woke up today and couldn't help but weep a lot. My autistic ass feels so helpless as I wait to find out what happens next.

I spent all day home. It was so strange, not being with her, going out for ice cream, or driving around aimlessly. I was reminded of her last night when I spotted fireflies in front of my house. She loves fireflies. Just last month we were watching the sun setting from her front patio, with a few fireflies in sight.

I thought about that today, wondering if my opening up my heart to her cost me everything. I love her and I don't want to lose her or the life we made together. The only one I ever felt completely safe around.

I spent a good portion of today reflecting on what I could've done better with the criticisms she gave me in rebuttal to what I said to her. All of her criticisms were valid. Amazing how I can't seem to think past certain point until it's too late.

I hate that about myself, as I feel it's cost me so much in my life . But now I'm in danger of losing the woman who not only makes me feel the safest, but my best friend, my snuggle buddy, my partner in crime, my partner in adventure.

No, this isn't the first time I felt like I was in danger of losing her. But this time feels worse than last time.
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Birdbox1986 · 36-40, F
What did you tell her ?
Sometimes people just need time to process and reflect. It’s completely fine if she doesn’t want to talk right away and needs some space to figure things out. Everyone handles situations in their own way, and the best thing to do right now is just give her that time. Pressuring her or invading her space will likely only make things worse. Just wait for her response if you have already sent a text.
GymRat584 · 41-45, M
@DareToSayIT I texted her the day after everything went down, and then one more a day later. So, it's now been two days since I tried to reach out.
Miram · 31-35, F
What did you say that was so bad? Or do..
GymRat584 · 41-45, M
@Miram After holding it in for a few years, I finally expressed the pain I've been feeling due to the lack of intimacy in our relationship. My hormones have been all over the place as I'm still recovering from Pituitary Adenoma surgery, and her libido is just down completely l, courtesy of Rheumatoid Arthritis.

I didn't fault her for anything. I have no doubts that she loves me. But I've been feeling lonely in this relationship for years because I addressed her needs and put my own needs on the back burner for years.
Miram · 31-35, F
@GymRat584

Then it is okay.

You two just have to learn to play in different ways. Libido and intimacy don't always have to go hand in hand. Learn new things, peeps. There is a lot of fun stuff. Just play and explore.

She, right now, doesn't feel like she is good enough. Go sooth her and don't wait for silence to fix the communication. Give her love and guide her back to more fulfilling relationship.

 
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