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    Stina

    I have previously lived in an abusive relationship but divorced after I realized it was dysfunctional. After a few years as a single, I met a new man whom I fell in love with very much. He behaved where it was that he was in love with me men when I asked he said he was not what men wanted to give it time and see if the feelings would come. He had previously been a “diver” in women. He had not had this after portraying. He has lived 20 years with a woman who has never been in love and did not really want to be in the relationship of men she threatened with suicide when he tried to leave. That’s his picture anyway. But the story changes a bit depending on when I ask. He has always expressed that he does not know if he can be in love with a relationship he has not previously experienced. We were together for a year and he became more in love with me men not “clockwise” dear he said to me. He was also hesitant for periods but it was because I pressed him he said. He made smooth every time we quarreled men we always got back together when we had stopped. He still had contact with women he had been in love with before men no longer had feelings for them, but they were changing important “friends” to write with according to him. In the end, I got enough of his ambiguity and lack of emotion. We could never plan ahead for more than a month for him to see if we would not be together. We had no contact for 6 months but then he heard from me and was in love with me, had the best for me and could now give me what I need in the relationship, according to him. I agreed to give it another chance again it was so powerful in our relationship that was also good. So we try again. What I wonder now is if I have gotten into a dysfunctional relationship again? Now the feelings are there for him men he does not want to change plan and future together, wants to give it more time and answers just hovering when I ask if we should move together later. Feel free to apologize for why it will be difficult. He has been a cohabiting partner for 20 years but does not want to be there again. It’s also ok not to want. Men he also has a strange relationship with his ex. He describes her as manipulative, controlling, guilt-ridden, mean, and selfish, but recently he said that she is a warm person and that they had a warm relationship. He once said to me ”maybe I should have given her a second chance? No, now we have made the decition to separate so we should stick to this”. Then he and I had been a couple for three months. And they separated 7 years ago. What do you think, is this relationship dysfunctional? Is he still not over his ex? He was never in love with her and always wanted to leave because he was not happy with her.

    #784563 Reply
    Stina

    Sorry about the English, I used Google translate…..

    #784571 Reply
    Colleen

    Paragraphs.

    #784573 Reply
    Tallspicy

    Yes, it is dysfunctional. This man has avoidant written all over him and you insecure. Please look up attachment styles. When he came back, did you ask him what had changed? Did you tell him your end goal and make sure he was aligned to giving you that?

    If not, you are just back to your normal breakup, makeup pattern.

    He is allowed to say nice things about his ex, that shows he is over her. As long as he does not mention her all the time.

    #784582 Reply
    Stina

    Thanks for your answer! After he came back he said he was in love with me. I could not accept he was not the last time. Also that he was sure about me and will make future plans with me. This was also better to start with but is now back to how it was before i e he is not sure about us anymore and will not make plans for the future. He has also payed his ex money every month and he said that is because she threathens him outherwise and he is afraid of her. Now when the son will be 18 years old they decided that he wont pay more. But then he decided himself to do that anyway because he wants to. He also told me that we can not live together because he has to give her money.

    #784585 Reply
    Raven

    This guy is wasting your time…

    #784590 Reply
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    Keymaster

    Colleen, I get it, I know those posts are hard to read.

    But that’s an entirely unhelpful post. Instead of being salty, you also have the choice to just not make posts like that.

    #784667 Reply
    Newbie

    I dont totally understand the situation with the ex, but when it comes to you and him: Yes totally disfunctional. The worst part about it is that you dont see it. All relationships were a man is wishy washy about his love and you taking him back any time he shows up is toxic and a blow to your self esteem every time. Like you dont deserve better. I strongly advice you to break up and focus in being single for a while. Nothing wrong with being single. In fact it can be a delight after your last 2 relationships. If its possible i would also seek some professional help for yourself to set better boundaries for what you put up with

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    alia

    You’ve got narcissist red flags all over this. He lacks object constancy towards his ex and rest assured – towards you. I would run.

    #784813 Reply
    Stina

    Thanks for all comments! Yes, I now I have an unsecure attachment and I suspected he is avoidant. If that is the main problem we could work on it. But if he is narcissistic then it will be abuse and I will run.

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