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angry&hurt
I have been dating/seeing this guy for about 5 months now. At first things were really good between us. I thought we were moving towards a more serious relationship, and I really had nothing to worry about. We spent multiple days a week together, talked every day, the chemistry was great. Not too mention we were very open and honest with one another about all aspects of our life. I was really attracted to the fact that he was so open with me. We had established we were seeing each other and no one else, but never discussed being exclusive. But, i thought that talk was coming soon. Then shortly after the New Year he said he was moving to another state. It was a bit of a shock, and he tried to down play the whole relationship. We decided to continue talking to each other, and even seeing each other. I know there will be an end date, but this has never been discussed.
Now that everything has changed, it seems like the whole “relationship” is on his terms. We talk when he wants to talk, see each other when it works best for him. It’s incredibly selfish, and it makes me feel terrible about myself (but i keep letting it happen..) I have typed out texts to tell him to leave me alone about 3 times now, but its like he can sense it, and he always sends me something sweet, and I get sucked right back into this “game”. The last time we hung out we went shopping for a backsplash for his kitchen, and he showed me his childhood home and the area he grew up. It all felt so coupley and intimate. I am not sure why he does those things! We didn’t talk much in between, and then valentines day came along. I decided not to contact him that day. Finally late that afternoon he sent me a happy valentines message. I got swept right back in. then later that day he was telling me how stressed he was about money and work, and even though i wanted to end it, I felt bad for him.
Today I lied and canceled our plans because I am sick of always being the one that initiates the plans and going to see him. He didn’t really seem to care or care to reschedule. It hurt my feelings, but also confirmed that I did the right thing. I am sorry for rambling, but I just needed to get out the back story. I really want to tell him what a selfish jerk he is being (and yes, I know I am allowing it to happen, but that doesn’t mean he isn’t acting that way), but I also don’t know if it’s even worth it. Should I be honest with him, or just stop talking to him and let it end that way? I am so emotionally drained. I want things to work with this guy, but nothing will ever develop. I am tired of letting him take advantage of meJulesIf dating him no longer feels good then just end things with him on a cordial note.
I mean people only treat us in the way we allow them and I’m sure to some extent he doesn’t see himself as a jerk here. He told you he was moving which downgraded the relationship as you both know it will come to an end. He’s probably looking at you as more casual than serious now and that’s reflective in his behavior.
This is obviously something you don’t want so just gracefully bow out. You don’t have to get angry with him. I think you’re more angry with yourself for staying with a guy who’s not making you happy.
You have all the power in this situation.
KhadijaKeep in mind you are not a helpless victim being taking advantage of.
At any point you can choose to move on and begin to heal.
If this situation is no longer appealing to you simply wish him well and move forward.
Don’t make any more excuses for staying with someone who isn’t adding to your happiness. The choice is yours.
Either stay stuck in something that has a dead end or free yourself to an endless path.AshleyJules is right – you’re actually mad at yourself because if you stuck to what you want, you wouldn’t have stuck around. And since you stuck around, he thinks you’re fine with the situation since you’re participating in it.
Keep in mind when you lash out at someone, it just reflects poorly on you & he will think he definitely did the right thing by not commiting to you. I know how it feels to want to tell a guy off, but not only would nothing positive come from it better. will actually make you feel worse, not better.
AshleyOops typo it wouldn’t make you feel better*
LaneHi Angry.
It think it would be better to let YOURSELF have it! He can only do what you allow him to do! If your not mature enough to make good choices in your life then YOU need to own and take responsibility for ALL OF IT, the moment you knew he was moving!
Thing is, life puts things in our paths and we take the one that benefits us the most. Its not being selfish, its being HUMAN and putting your needs first. You were not IN a relationship and it comes down to a pure and simple case of TIMING. The fact is he told you, and you refused to listen and probably came to a conclusion that if you were “good enough” he would stay, sweep you off your feet, and ask you to marry you!
Sorry, but when you build fantasies in your head that go directly against REALITY, such as his decision to move, then you have own your part and role in it.
I know its hard to let go of someone you fell in love with, but you have to because there is an END…if you had accepted it the moment he told you, went NC (no contact) you wouldn’t be in the position you are now. You have to accept the consequences of YOUR ACTIONS. He didn’t put a gun to your head and make you do any of this, you willingly engaged knowing it wasn’t the right thing to do.
Hopefully you learned a hard life lesson and won’t repeat it in the future.
AmyDo not tell him off. You have already made yourself desperate by staying with him even though he treats you poorly. Telling him off will lower you further in his eyes and chip away more at your self esteem. Stop contacting him. If he contacts you with something generic like, Hope you’re having a good day, just don’t respond. If he asks you a question or wants to take you out, just tell him you wish him the best but you think it wise not to continue.
angry&hurtit was really bothering me, and it has been for sometime. so I let him know I thought it best we end things. that it was obvious we both wanted different things from this, and he had been honest with me, I just chose not to listen. I let him know I had nothing to be upset/mad about, I just thought it best we end things.
JulesThat’s good. You’ll feel much better about the way you handled things, if not right in this moment, down the road.
And I totally get wanting to lay into someone. A year ago, I had a guy ghost on me after three months of dating. We had been exclusive and he had started referring to me as his girlfriend so this wasn’t casual. And then POOF! gone. I envisioned all the ways I would tell him what a crappy person he was. The ladies here convinced me to let it go, not contact him and move on. It was hard because I felt like he deserved my wrath.
In the end I took the advice and let it go. When I look back on it today I’m really proud that I didn’t let him get the best of me.Soon you’ll be glad you took responsibility for yourself and made the adult decision to end things and take care of yourself.
VanessaJules, was your story the one where he blocked you when he was out of town?
angry&hurtthanks so much ladies. I really wanted to tell him what a selfish jerk he was being and how badly he was making me feel. but you all made me realize that I was actually just mad at myself, and really only a tiny bit at him :)
and I didn’t want to come across as more desperate than I already have made myself. I’m actually happy I told him, because like I mentioned, it was something I’ve been wanting to do for awhile. I’m sure I’ll be upset in a few days. but right now I’m proud of myself for FINALLY being a strong person <3P_AsohkaRelationships don’t get easier, but you learn about yourself the best and that my friend is the best relationship you can have…pat yourself on the back for identifying something you were trying to avoid and accepted responsibility.
As Lane said “life puts things in our paths and we take the one that benefits us the most. Its not being selfish, its being HUMAN” – Well said!
ThisAgainWell you said it yourself you are drained and tired of making all the effort and he seems to not care if you are in his life or not.
I suggest you leave him alone. Do not reach out, do not text, email, send smoke signals….NOTHING!
Let him come to you. Don’t jump right away…make him wait it out.
If he texts–wait to respond at least a few hours, if not a whole day.
If he calls–let it go to voicemail and depending on his tone, what he says…call back a few hours or day or so later. When you do be prepared to stand your ground…let him make plans, come to you…put in the effort.Also, be ready to send him away. Since you are not happy with the turn this has taken, you need to feel as if you are taking the reins again. If you send him away, you made the decision instead of letting him pull the strings. Something along the lines of …. while I enjoy hearing about how your new life is going, I don’t feel its in my best interest to continue with something that has no future. I think it’s best if we take the good memories with us as we move forward separately. I wish you nothing but happiness and hopefully someone at your level to share it with….you send him away with a slight dig. You move forward knowing that you can and will get someone that is worth you and at your level.
If you decide to let this continue…be sure you are getting what you want, that you feel good about your time and actions. Do not allow this to bring you down….a happy girl is a sexy girl…everyone wants sexy in their lives.
JenniferLook up emotionally unavailable and tell me what you think.
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