LolaRed
@LolaRed
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Posted by andstillNot necessarily avoiding love... but don't want to rush into it...
needy bulls should not go for love avoidant women
Posted by dolluxeDo you think he just wanted to hear that for his ego's sake?? Me telling him that I really like him and find him super intriguing and kind couldn't be enough? I thought Taurus men don't like game playing...
Sounds like he needs a lot of ego-stroking
Posted by dolluxeThat would be shocking at his age... he's over 20 years older than me...Posted by LolaRedTaurus men don't. Taurus BOYS do.Posted by dolluxeDo you think he just wanted to hear that for his ego's sake?? Me telling him that I really like him and find him super intriguing and kind couldn't be enough? I thought Taurus men don't like game playing...
Sounds like he needs a lot of ego-stroking
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Posted by Garnet
Blah! A taturus I used to date would do things like that. Do you think we will get back together? Do you think we would have been married now?
Why? Why do you want to bloodyknow geez!!
I have asked him back and it I don't know, I guess, maybe...
Posted by JohnTheBaptist100
Any person, male or female, who does this is trying to "manipulate" you...
Stick to what you feel and tell it straight... DO NOT fall for their manipulation. Taurus males are one of the most manipulative men out there.

Posted by LolaRedThey don't. So, if he said you're being in love with him would "mess things up", it sounds like he wants to keep the relationship more casual while still having sex.Posted by dolluxeDo you think he just wanted to hear that for his ego's sake?? Me telling him that I really like him and find him super intriguing and kind couldn't be enough? I thought Taurus men don't like game playing...
Sounds like he needs a lot of ego-stroking
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Posted by KoniuchaaPosted by LolaRedI would agree. Start asking him what he means by what he says.
A few of my friends think that he's doing this because he's the one falling in love with me and is feeling vulnerable about it, so wants to know where I stand... That's possible-- but why would he end it with "good! That (meaning love), just fucks everything up"—?
I'm sooo confused. I DO know that he's showing all of the signs that a man (specifically taurus man) does when he's really into someone. Wanting to see me all the time, calling/texting regularly, going out of his comfort zone to do things I want to do, super super affectionate, staring at me and into my eyes all the time, cooking for me, and he introduced me to his kids last weekend. He's always talking about things we can do together in the future. Wants to book a trip for us for my Xmas gift. And most recently he told me he's considering moving to Costa Rica and if I would be willing to live in Costa Rica.
Could it be possible that HE is the one that's in love with ME? And so is trying to find out if I'm falling in love with him so he doesn't feel vulnerable?
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Posted by LadyBullSorry I haven't updated. So since then, I've kind of stepped back a bit... This comment left me unsure if he's looking for something serious or casual. We hung out at his house a couple of times since then- he has a beautiful home and would order in fine dining the first time, and cooked for me the second time. He'd light the fireplace and put on romantic music...so even though we were at his house he'd make it romantic. But I am kind of wanting him to start taking me out again. Other than the first 2 dates, all the others have been at his house, the way I just described. I know that I'm not interested in anything casual right now so I've remained in contact, but just not as frequently as I was. I figured if he was truly interested he would step forward when he noticed me stepping back. But that didn't happen... I began to notice if I don't text first he doesn't contact me. So after letting some time passed, I sent him a good morning text, and as always he replies fairly quickly. So I reply "Question... I'm feeling like I might be annoying you...is everything alright?" He replies- "Not really sweetie, but it has nothing to do with you" So I tell him I'm sorry to hear that...etc The next day I ask him if he wants to come with me to this jazz show the next evening at a really good restaurant here is town. He replies "Hi sweetie, idk I have been in such a foul mood this week, I don't want to be bad company. Maybe I'll feel better tomorrow 😢 " So I tell him, "It's ok, I understand. I just want you to know that I'm here for you...just let me know if you're feeling up to it tomorrow" So he replies "Ur an incredible woman, especially at such a young age." Since then we've messaged a few times each day, but no plans... I haven't seen him in 12 days... He seems to be super depressed and lonely, but it's almost starting to feel like he's trying to push me away...Posted by KoniuchaaPosted by LolaRed
A few of my friends think that he's doing this because he's the one falling in love with me and is feeling vulnerable about it, so wants to know where I stand... That's possible-- but why would he end it with "good! That (meaning love), just fucks everything up"—?
I'm sooo confused. I DO know that he's showing all of the signs that a man (specifically taurus man) does when he's really into someone. Wanting to see me all the time, calling/texting regularly, going out of his comfort zone to do things I want to do, super super affectionate, staring at me and into my eyes all the time, cooking for me, and he introduced me to his kids last weekend. He's always talking about things we can do together in the future. Wants to book a trip for us for my Xmas gift. And most recently he told me he's considering moving to Costa Rica and if I would be willing to live in Costa Rica.
Could it be possible that HE is the one that's in love with ME? And so is trying to find out if I'm falling in love with him so he doesn't feel vulnerable?
I would agree. Start asking him what he means by what he says.
So what happened?... Taurus men are so secretive. TBH noone would never know what's on taurus' 'Indus. Theyre especially good at keeping things to themselves and letting people only see or feel a bit of it and just exactly what they want you to see and feel. Even to family and best friends. But it sounds like he really liked you a lot to do all those things (and he wants reassurance). But then again maybe it could be that he's just being very caring- it's in his nature and enjoys your company. The longer this goes on- he could fall.
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Posted by LolaRedI would've replied, "That's just your own reflection you see in my eyes. Do you have some feelings to admit too?" *cheeky grin*
So he says "You do, I could see it in your eyes last night...In love baby?!?" So I text back, "idk...maybe you could just see that I was happy"

Posted by Gem_from_Venus
I think now he is worried you don't feel as strongly as him, so he's thinking and reevaluating. Does he often mention your age? That makes me think he's wondering if age is part of the problem.
Posted by tctawhen you can make sure he's home, take the gift over to his house and tell him exactly how you feel and ask if there is anything you can do to cheer him up ...
Sorry I haven't updated. So since then, I've kind of stepped back a bit... This comment left me unsure if he's looking for something serious or casual. We hung out at his house a couple of times since then- he has a beautiful home and would order in fine dining the first time, and cooked for me the second time. He'd light the fireplace and put on romantic music...so even though we were at his house he'd make it romantic. But I am kind of wanting him to start taking me out again. Other than the first 2 dates, all the others have been at his house, the way I just described. I know that I'm not interested in anything casual right now so I've remained in contact, but just not as frequently as I was. I figured if he was truly interested he would step forward when he noticed me stepping back. But that didn't happen... I began to notice if I don't text first he doesn't contact me. So after letting some time passed, I sent him a good morning text, and as always he replies fairly quickly. So I reply "Question... I'm feeling like I might be annoying you...is everything alright?" He replies- "Not really sweetie, but it has nothing to do with you" So I tell him I'm sorry to hear that...etc The next day I ask him if he wants to come with me to this jazz show the next evening at a really good restaurant here is town. He replies "Hi sweetie, idk I have been in such a foul mood this week, I don't want to be bad company. Maybe I'll feel better tomorrow 😢 " So I tell him, "It's ok, I understand. I just want you to know that I'm here for you...just let me know if you're feeling up to it tomorrow" So he replies "Ur an incredible woman, especially at such a young age." Since then we've messaged a few times each day, but no plans... I haven't seen him in 12 days... He seems to be super depressed and lonely, but it's almost starting to feel like he's trying to push me away...
I'm finding myself really starting to fall for him and don't know if I should tell him. Especially after his comment about how that fucks everything up 😢 But if I do, it's something I want to do in person. But who knows when that'll be...
I have a Xmas gift for him and his kids that I want to give to him before the Holidays, but I don't want to make him feel like I'm trying to force him to see me by delivering this gift. Idk... so confused

Posted by LadyNeptunePosted by LolaRedI would've replied, "That's just your own reflection you see in my eyes. Do you have some feeling to admit too?" *cheeky grin*
So he says "You do, I could see it in your eyes last night...In love baby?!?" So I text back, "idk...maybe you could just see that I was happy"
Flip the script on him.
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Posted by LolaRedOk, awesome... but that's so much bolder than I've ever been... Shouldn't I call ahead of time?? Or give him a heads up that I'm coming there? I just am nervous to come across as intrusive...Posted by tctawhen you can make sure he's home, take the gift over to his house and tell him exactly how you feel and ask if there is anything you can do to cheer him up ...
Sorry I haven't updated. So since then, I've kind of stepped back a bit... This comment left me unsure if he's looking for something serious or casual. We hung out at his house a couple of times since then- he has a beautiful home and would order in fine dining the first time, and cooked for me the second time. He'd light the fireplace and put on romantic music...so even though we were at his house he'd make it romantic. But I am kind of wanting him to start taking me out again. Other than the first 2 dates, all the others have been at his house, the way I just described. I know that I'm not interested in anything casual right now so I've remained in contact, but just not as frequently as I was. I figured if he was truly interested he would step forward when he noticed me stepping back. But that didn't happen... I began to notice if I don't text first he doesn't contact me. So after letting some time passed, I sent him a good morning text, and as always he replies fairly quickly. So I reply "Question... I'm feeling like I might be annoying you...is everything alright?" He replies- "Not really sweetie, but it has nothing to do with you" So I tell him I'm sorry to hear that...etc The next day I ask him if he wants to come with me to this jazz show the next evening at a really good restaurant here is town. He replies "Hi sweetie, idk I have been in such a foul mood this week, I don't want to be bad company. Maybe I'll feel better tomorrow 😢 " So I tell him, "It's ok, I understand. I just want you to know that I'm here for you...just let me know if you're feeling up to it tomorrow" So he replies "Ur an incredible woman, especially at such a young age." Since then we've messaged a few times each day, but no plans... I haven't seen him in 12 days... He seems to be super depressed and lonely, but it's almost starting to feel like he's trying to push me away...
I'm finding myself really starting to fall for him and don't know if I should tell him. Especially after his comment about how that fucks everything up 😢 But if I do, it's something I want to do in person. But who knows when that'll be...
I have a Xmas gift for him and his kids that I want to give to him before the Holidays, but I don't want to make him feel like I'm trying to force him to see me by delivering this gift. Idk... so confused

Posted by Teenayeah yeah, it always works ... and then I just look at them and bat my big brown cow eyes and wait while they figure out and studder around trying to say something ...Posted by LadyNeptunePosted by LolaRedI would've replied, "That's just your own reflection you see in my eyes. Do you have some feeling to admit too?" *cheeky grin*
So he says "You do, I could see it in your eyes last night...In love baby?!?" So I text back, "idk...maybe you could just see that I was happy"
Flip the script on him.
Lol!! This is awesome!! I think I should try this on the Taurus guy who asked me the same question ?
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Posted by tctayes it's sort of bold and that might be outside of your norm - however - whatever you feel now, you will NOT feel better until this is cleared up one way or another ... give him heads up that you need to stop by for a moment or don't if you feel he will say no, don't do that ... or surprise him when you know he's homePosted by LolaRedOk, awesome... but that's so much bolder than I've ever been... Shouldn't I call ahead of time?? Or give him a heads up that I'm coming there? I just am nervous to come across as intrusive...Posted by tctawhen you can make sure he's home, take the gift over to his house and tell him exactly how you feel and ask if there is anything you can do to cheer him up ...
Sorry I haven't updated. So since then, I've kind of stepped back a bit... This comment left me unsure if he's looking for something serious or casual. We hung out at his house a couple of times since then- he has a beautiful home and would order in fine dining the first time, and cooked for me the second time. He'd light the fireplace and put on romantic music...so even though we were at his house he'd make it romantic. But I am kind of wanting him to start taking me out again. Other than the first 2 dates, all the others have been at his house, the way I just described. I know that I'm not interested in anything casual right now so I've remained in contact, but just not as frequently as I was. I figured if he was truly interested he would step forward when he noticed me stepping back. But that didn't happen... I began to notice if I don't text first he doesn't contact me. So after letting some time passed, I sent him a good morning text, and as always he replies fairly quickly. So I reply "Question... I'm feeling like I might be annoying you...is everything alright?" He replies- "Not really sweetie, but it has nothing to do with you" So I tell him I'm sorry to hear that...etc The next day I ask him if he wants to come with me to this jazz show the next evening at a really good restaurant here is town. He replies "Hi sweetie, idk I have been in such a foul mood this week, I don't want to be bad company. Maybe I'll feel better tomorrow 😢 " So I tell him, "It's ok, I understand. I just want you to know that I'm here for you...just let me know if you're feeling up to it tomorrow" So he replies "Ur an incredible woman, especially at such a young age." Since then we've messaged a few times each day, but no plans... I haven't seen him in 12 days... He seems to be super depressed and lonely, but it's almost starting to feel like he's trying to push me away...
I'm finding myself really starting to fall for him and don't know if I should tell him. Especially after his comment about how that fucks everything up 😢 But if I do, it's something I want to do in person. But who knows when that'll be...
I have a Xmas gift for him and his kids that I want to give to him before the Holidays, but I don't want to make him feel like I'm trying to force him to see me by delivering this gift. Idk... so confused


Posted by LolaRedhard to deal with a depressed taurus. just have to be patient and supportive unfortunately until he pulls himself out of it. if you have gifts for him and his kids, be direct and say so in a caring way. tell him you can drop them off to him a certain day and be pushy nicely lol. we are stubborn and moody so bless you for trying to work with it. the frequency depends on the taurus but you did the right thing letting him know you are there for him if he needs it. you could always try to coax a good mood out of him... if he lets you drop off the gifts off, you could try including a "thinking about you/feel better soon" surprise package for him with, say, your fav feel good movie and/or book, a lavender smelling eyepillow, maybe a smell good candle, some yummy hot tea, snacks, etc..... and see how it goes from there. basically go with the flow and trust your gut but be proactive and direct with your actions and communication.Posted by LadyBullSorry I haven't updated. So since then, I've kind of stepped back a bit... This comment left me unsure if he's looking for something serious or casual. We hung out at his house a couple of times since then- he has a beautiful home and would order in fine dining the first time, and cooked for me the second time. He'd light the fireplace and put on romantic music...so even though we were at his house he'd make it romantic. But I am kind of wanting him to start taking me out again. Other than the first 2 dates, all the others have been at his house, the way I just described. I know that I'm not interested in anything casual right now so I've remained in contact, but just not as frequently as I was. I figured if he was truly interested he would step forward when he noticed me stepping back. But that didn't happen... I began to notice if I don't text first he doesn't contact me. So after letting some time passed, I sent him a good morning text, and as always he replies fairly quickly. So I reply "Question... I'm feeling like I might be annoying you...is everything alright?" He replies- "Not really sweetie, but it has nothing to do with you" So I tell him I'm sorry to hear that...etc The next day I ask him if he wants to come with me to this jazz show the next evening at a really good restaurant here is town. He replies "Hi sweetie, idk I have been in such a foul mood this week, I don't want to be bad company. Maybe I'll feel better tomorrow 😢 " So I tell him, "It's ok, I understand. I just want you to know that I'm here for you...just let me know if you're feeling up to it tomorrow" So he replies "Ur an incredible woman, especially at such a young age." Since then we've messaged a few times each day, but no plans... I haven't seen him in 12 days... He seems to be super depressed and lonely, but it's almost starting to feel like he's trying to push me away...Posted by KoniuchaaPosted by LolaRed
A few of my friends think that he's doing this because he's the one falling in love with me and is feeling vulnerable about it, so wants to know where I stand... That's possible-- but why would he end it with "good! That (meaning love), just fucks everything up"—?
I'm sooo confused. I DO know that he's showing all of the signs that a man (specifically taurus man) does when he's really into someone. Wanting to see me all the time, calling/texting regularly, going out of his comfort zone to do things I want to do, super super affectionate, staring at me and into my eyes all the time, cooking for me, and he introduced me to his kids last weekend. He's always talking about things we can do together in the future. Wants to book a trip for us for my Xmas gift. And most recently he told me he's considering moving to Costa Rica and if I would be willing to live in Costa Rica.
Could it be possible that HE is the one that's in love with ME? And so is trying to find out if I'm falling in love with him so he doesn't feel vulnerable?
I would agree. Start asking him what he means by what he says.
So what happened?... Taurus men are so secretive. TBH noone would never know what's on taurus' 'Indus. Theyre especially good at keeping things to themselves and letting people only see or feel a bit of it and just exactly what they want you to see and feel. Even to family and best friends. But it sounds like he really liked you a lot to do all those things (and he wants reassurance). But then again maybe it could be that he's just being very caring- it's in his nature and enjoys your company. The longer this goes on- he could fall.
I'm finding myself really starting to fall for him and don't know if I should tell him. Especially after his comment about how that fucks everything up 😢 But if I do, it's something I want to do in person. But who knows when that'll be...
I have a Xmas gift for him and his kids that I want to give to him before the Holidays, but I don't want to make him feel like I'm trying to force him to see me by delivering this gift. Idk... so confusedclick to expand

Posted by tcta??Posted by Teenayeah yeah, it always works ... and then I just look at them and bat my big brown cow eyes and wait while they figure out and studder around trying to say something ...Posted by LadyNeptunePosted by LolaRedI would've replied, "That's just your own reflection you see in my eyes. Do you have some feeling to admit too?" *cheeky grin*
So he says "You do, I could see it in your eyes last night...In love baby?!?" So I text back, "idk...maybe you could just see that I was happy"
Flip the script on him.
Lol!! This is awesome!! I think I should try this on the Taurus guy who asked me the same question ?
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Posted by tctaWhen you do that is it just a game you're playing? Or do you only do that if you are actually falling in love with them?Posted by Teenayeah yeah, it always works ... and then I just look at them and bat my big brown cow eyes and wait while they figure out and studder around trying to say something ...Posted by LadyNeptunePosted by LolaRedI would've replied, "That's just your own reflection you see in my eyes. Do you have some feeling to admit too?" *cheeky grin*
So he says "You do, I could see it in your eyes last night...In love baby?!?" So I text back, "idk...maybe you could just see that I was happy"
Flip the script on him.
Lol!! This is awesome!! I think I should try this on the Taurus guy who asked me the same question ?
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Posted by LolaRedAww I'm sorry 😢. Cyberhug ?
Welll.... it completely backfired 😢. He called me before I got a chance to go... He starts telling me how depressed he was the last couple of weeks and how he was able to pull himself out of it. But one thing that he couldn't settle his mind on was how much younger I am than him. As much as he enjoys my company he sees it as pointless if its not going to work in the longrun.. He tells me we shouldn't be having this convo over the phone. Then I ask him why it can't work and he says because he's getting older and feels his body changing, and that I'm too young to understand what he means. I tried to reassure him that people make relationships work with an age difference all the time.
Then he asks me again if I love him. I tell him yes and he asks why. I give him the reasons why. Then he tells me I'm too young. Then he tries to get off the phone by saying he needs to respond to a text from his kids. But I interject and ask him how he feels about me. He says "You're too young" I was heartbroken. He ten adds, "If you were 10 years older, it would be a done deal. Then he says he has to go. So I guess there's my answer 😢 Too sad to really even let things register right now. It's been a whole year of heartbreak for me and having my heart broken one more time before 2016 is up is a little bit too much for me. I'm devastated

Posted by LolaRedJust read the latest post. He butt dialed at 6am that makes him a coward?
Thanks everyone for your cyber support. Last night he rushed me off the phone, never followed up with a call or a text. This morning at 6am I get a call from him- it rings twice but then hangs up. A butt dial I'm guessing because I haven't heard from him all day. So I've concluded that he's shown himself to be a huge dick or a huge coward... I don't want to be with either of those. He's shown himself for who he is and guess is really not the man that I thought he was. Oh well, glad to have learned that now rather than 6-12 months down the road. Men like this are ridiculous...I'm too young to have his heart, but not to young for him to have my body. Dude, fuck you.
Posted by LibrajeanNo, the fact that he skirted following up with me after him briefly telling me his concerns and then rushing off the phone. I would have the decency to give someone a little closure after they revealed their raw feeling towards me. A simple "yes, I'm feeling it" or a "no, I'm not feeling this" would've been nice- especially since he could hear how hurt I was over the phone. If you "care" about someone I'd think you'd care enough to even just send a text within 12-24 hours to make sure they're doing alright. But hey, that's just me...Posted by LolaRedJust read the latest post. He butt dialed at 6am that makes him a coward?
Thanks everyone for your cyber support. Last night he rushed me off the phone, never followed up with a call or a text. This morning at 6am I get a call from him- it rings twice but then hangs up. A butt dial I'm guessing because I haven't heard from him all day. So I've concluded that he's shown himself to be a huge dick or a huge coward... I don't want to be with either of those. He's shown himself for who he is and guess is really not the man that I thought he was. Oh well, glad to have learned that now rather than 6-12 months down the road. Men like this are ridiculous...I'm too young to have his heart, but not to young for him to have my body. Dude, fuck you.
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Posted by LolaRedI want to be like you when I grow up.Posted by LibrajeanNo, the fact that he skirted following up with me after him briefly telling me his concerns and then rushing off the phone. I would have the decency to give someone a little closure after they revealed their raw feeling towards me. A simple "yes, I'm feeling it" or a "no, I'm not feeling this" would've been nice- especially since he could hear how hurt I was over the phone. If you "care" about someone I'd think you'd care enough to even just send a text within 12-24 hours to make sure they're doing alright. But hey, that's just me...Posted by LolaRedJust read the latest post. He butt dialed at 6am that makes him a coward?
Thanks everyone for your cyber support. Last night he rushed me off the phone, never followed up with a call or a text. This morning at 6am I get a call from him- it rings twice but then hangs up. A butt dial I'm guessing because I haven't heard from him all day. So I've concluded that he's shown himself to be a huge dick or a huge coward... I don't want to be with either of those. He's shown himself for who he is and guess is really not the man that I thought he was. Oh well, glad to have learned that now rather than 6-12 months down the road. Men like this are ridiculous...I'm too young to have his heart, but not to young for him to have my body. Dude, fuck you.
But it turns out it was a butt dial. He texted me late the following night saying, "Sorry I butt dialed you so early in the morning. But I will call. I said "Ok, do you want your gift?". And he tells me "it's up to you sweetie. Spent the day celebrating Xmas eve with the kids. It was nice" So I arrange when I can drop them off. I figured I might as well give him the gifts (I got a small one for him and a small one for both of his kids since I had just recently met them). I'm thinking I will literally just drop the gifts off and go since it seems like his feelings are pretty clear. I get there and he invites me in we end up chatting like usual, he wants a kiss- which I hesistated to give bc I had already begun rewiring myself to "unlike" him in my mind. He's acting like everything is normal so I bring up the phone call and ask him if that was his way of telling me he doesn't think we should see each other anymore. He says he doesn't think it's fair to me if because he is aging so much faster than me and is already dealing with some health issues. He underwent major surgery a couple of years ago and brought that up as an example. He tells me he doesn't want to be a burden to me and thinks that because I'm so young, I'm not looking at the full picture. I then tell him again people make age differences work all the time. And tell him about my uncle whose gf is younger than me. They have a 35 year age difference, but it works for them... So then he asks me if he's allowed to change his mind about the age difference in the future. I tell him sure. Shortly after I left bc I refuse to allow this to be a purely sexual relationship and until things get cleared up I will not sleep with him. He asked me if it was because I was afraid I'd fall harder for him if I slept with him. And I said yes, just bc it was the easier way to provide a simpler explaination. When I left he gave me a kiss.
I must say, all of this has helped me to step back and remove the rose-tinted glasses. I've seen a handful of things that have caused me to question if he is really the man I thought he was. For instance, he claims to be a very caring, humanitarian man-- teaches his children to be charitable, blah, blah, blah. But I've learned to judge a person's actions more than their words. How can this "caring" man, treat me with such indifference, After seeing how hurt I was, he showed no care or concern for the feeling of someone he supposedly cares about and who obviously cares for him. Red flag. We also discussed exchanging Xmas gifts a couple of weeks back. We had a whole convo about what he thinks I want him to get me for a gift and I told him I want him to surprise me bc I want to see what he thinks I'd like. He suggested a weekend trip, jewelry, etc. Guess what I got. Ab.So.Lut.Ly NOTHING. When I dropped off the gifts he says "Had I known you were getting me something, I would have gotten one for you 😢 Bullshit- We had a whole conversation about this and then I told him when I got the gifts in the mail. And then I spoke to him about the gifts for the kids and if he thinks they'd like them. So that's 3 ENTIRE conversations we've had about the gifts I was getting. Another Red Flag. So I decided I'm going to disengage and step back, I'm going to actively date more and essentially move on. If he steps back up to the plate and corrects things then I'll see what happens- but will keep my guard up.
I haven't spoken to him since Sat. We normally contact each other every day. I got a phone call from his kids on Monday thanking me for the gifts. But no word from him. I haven't called or texted him and don't plan to either. If he wants to make this work, he knows where to find me. But I won't be nearly so trusting IF he comes back around...
I've decided in 2017 I will no longer have any fucks to give. I'm done with the bullshit and will not prioritize a man or relationship unless they've put in the work to really earn that shit.click to expand


Posted by tizianiDid you move yet @tiziani ? 🙂
Jaded 2017.

Posted by LolaRedI'm really sorry to hear you had to go through this, maybe it's a blessing in disguise. Good for you for not having sex with him. He sounds like a user. I guess the best thing for you to do in the future, is to meet someone you can have children and a life with, he is an old dog. Honestly he did you a favor. Because you deserve better. He probably isn't interested in having children or even getting married again. You should have your own life not be on the sideline to his. Meaning marriage and kids.Posted by LibrajeanNo, the fact that he skirted following up with me after him briefly telling me his concerns and then rushing off the phone. I would have the decency to give someone a little closure after they revealed their raw feeling towards me. A simple "yes, I'm feeling it" or a "no, I'm not feeling this" would've been nice- especially since he could hear how hurt I was over the phone. If you "care" about someone I'd think you'd care enough to even just send a text within 12-24 hours to make sure they're doing alright. But hey, that's just me...Posted by LolaRedJust read the latest post. He butt dialed at 6am that makes him a coward?
Thanks everyone for your cyber support. Last night he rushed me off the phone, never followed up with a call or a text. This morning at 6am I get a call from him- it rings twice but then hangs up. A butt dial I'm guessing because I haven't heard from him all day. So I've concluded that he's shown himself to be a huge dick or a huge coward... I don't want to be with either of those. He's shown himself for who he is and guess is really not the man that I thought he was. Oh well, glad to have learned that now rather than 6-12 months down the road. Men like this are ridiculous...I'm too young to have his heart, but not to young for him to have my body. Dude, fuck you.
But it turns out it was a butt dial. He texted me late the following night saying, "Sorry I butt dialed you so early in the morning. But I will call. I said "Ok, do you want your gift?". And he tells me "it's up to you sweetie. Spent the day celebrating Xmas eve with the kids. It was nice" So I arrange when I can drop them off. I figured I might as well give him the gifts (I got a small one for him and a small one for both of his kids since I had just recently met them). I'm thinking I will literally just drop the gifts off and go since it seems like his feelings are pretty clear. I get there and he invites me in we end up chatting like usual, he wants a kiss- which I hesistated to give bc I had already begun rewiring myself to "unlike" him in my mind. He's acting like everything is normal so I bring up the phone call and ask him if that was his way of telling me he doesn't think we should see each other anymore. He says he doesn't think it's fair to me if because he is aging so much faster than me and is already dealing with some health issues. He underwent major surgery a couple of years ago and brought that up as an example. He tells me he doesn't want to be a burden to me and thinks that because I'm so young, I'm not looking at the full picture. I then tell him again people make age differences work all the time. And tell him about my uncle whose gf is younger than me. They have a 35 year age difference, but it works for them... So then he asks me if he's allowed to change his mind about the age difference in the future. I tell him sure. Shortly after I left bc I refuse to allow this to be a purely sexual relationship and until things get cleared up I will not sleep with him. He asked me if it was because I was afraid I'd fall harder for him if I slept with him. And I said yes, just bc it was the easier way to provide a simpler explaination. When I left he gave me a kiss.
I must say, all of this has helped me to step back and remove the rose-tinted glasses. I've seen a handful of things that have caused me to question if he is really the man I thought he was. For instance, he claims to be a very caring, humanitarian man-- teaches his children to be charitable, blah, blah, blah. But I've learned to judge a person's actions more than their words. How can this "caring" man, treat me with such indifference, After seeing how hurt I was, he showed no care or concern for the feeling of someone he supposedly cares about and who obviously cares for him. Red flag. We also discussed exchanging Xmas gifts a couple of weeks back. We had a whole convo about what he thinks I want him to get me for a gift and I told him I want him to surprise me bc I want to see what he thinks I'd like. He suggested a weekend trip, jewelry, etc. Guess what I got. Ab.So.Lut.Ly NOTHING. When I dropped off the gifts he says "Had I known you were getting me something, I would have gotten one for you 😢 Bullshit- We had a whole conversation about this and then I told him when I got the gifts in the mail. And then I spoke to him about the gifts for the kids and if he thinks they'd like them. So that's 3 ENTIRE conversations we've had about the gifts I was getting. Another Red Flag. So I decided I'm going to disengage and step back, I'm going to actively date more and essentially move on. If he steps back up to the plate and corrects things then I'll see what happens- but will keep my guard up.
I haven't spoken to him since Sat. We normally contact each other every day. I got a phone call from his kids on Monday thanking me for the gifts. But no word from him. I haven't called or texted him and don't plan to either. If he wants to make this work, he knows where to find me. But I won't be nearly so trusting IF he comes back around...
I've decided in 2017 I will no longer have any fucks to give. I'm done with the bullshit and will not prioritize a man or relationship unless they've put in the work to really earn that shit.click to expand

Posted by dolluxeMASSIVE, generalization!Posted by LolaRedHe can be 50 yet have the emotional maturity of a 12 year old.Posted by dolluxeThat would be shocking at his age... he's over 20 years older than me...Posted by LolaRedTaurus men don't. Taurus BOYS do.Posted by dolluxeDo you think he just wanted to hear that for his ego's sake?? Me telling him that I really like him and find him super intriguing and kind couldn't be enough? I thought Taurus men don't like game playing...
Sounds like he needs a lot of ego-stroking
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Posted by TaurusVenusGirlActions DO speak louder than words. And he's actions aren't showing that he loves me- at least as far as I'm concerned...
If he loves you like he says he does, you would know.
You wouldn't be on here asking us if he loves you. How do we know? If he loved you, the first time he should be saying it, is while looking into your eyes. Eyes never lie, text message on the other hand.. well... we all know how electronic communication gets so misconstrued.
Actions speak louder than words ANY day!
But if it helps you, then NO he doesn't love you at all, EVER!

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Tonight he texted me asking if I miss him. I said yes, then he said me too. Then he asked me do I love him. I told him I like you. So he says "You do, I could see it in your eyes last night...In love baby?!?" So I text back, "idk...maybe you could just see that I was happy" So he says" You are...U love me". I say, "Idk what to say... I like you a lot, but don't think I love you." He replies "Good! that fucks everything up"
Wth does he mean by all of this? I know I like him a lot...Love? Maybe a stretch, don't think I've known him long enough for that. PLUS, I have NO clue how he feels about me...
Any opinions on his angle or motive with this convo? Is he trying to make sure I don't fall in love, or was he genuinely trying to feel me out? MY friend thinks he is maybe falling in love with me, but was trying to feel me out first. What do you all think?