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The fact of the matter is, if he wanted to be with me, he would be. If he really wanted it, he would try. As he is with someone else. At least now I know. It has really been so hard for me to move on. And I'm bitter he's dating someone new. But I'm happy i know now. I've been worrying about him...
Hello Kabeh. I just read your reply. Well, it's been a good while since my ex and I dated and since I posted this stuff, and a lot of has changed since then. He had told me before that he could never be with me or be with anyone, that he could never be that close to anyone as he was to me. He...
I go through that exact same thing. But there just came a point where I was the only one trying, and it was too much. I still think about him, but I try not to dwell. I do still love him. I really hope he finds happiness, I think thats the part that hurts the most actually.
So I've been doing a lot of soul-searching, and i'm starting to find peace. Heres a journal entry verbatim, that is sort of my sense of closure.
I’m scared. But in a way, I’m relieved. So short-ish version of a full story:
I met an army vet who I fell in love with. It was fast, but it also...
Thank you for everyone's responses, it really has helped a great deal knowing people have experienced similar. I've learned a lot about PTSD already and it really has helped me to not take this personal, though I do have my moments.
Honestly though, it breaks my heart. and sure for me, but...
I have told him that I was there for him as a friend if he ever needed it, so he knows that, but I'm not pushing anything. Ive decided to stop texting. I really do feel like I need to let him breathe, and whatever happens will happen. He knows how I feel. I know he loved me. If he really wants...
Thank you. I know he used to be in therapy when he first got out of the army, and he mentioned needing to see a therapist when he first started having trouble sleeping. But as of right now, I dont think he followed through on that.
I really have laid it out on the line already. he knows how I...
I was a little scared to post because I'm not sure how people feel about the gay aspect of this, but I really need the support. Right now I'm really overwhelmed. I was dating a veteran for a month and a half whose been out of the army for about 5 years. I'm not sure if I was the first...