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Relationship What Do You Do While You Wait?

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catlover26

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Since we had a disagreement tonight and will not talk for several days what do you do to pass the time? I think because we had a few discussions that were too emotional for him we stopped talking at all on the phone a few months ago. He worries too much it will happen again. He hates any kind of conflict even if it is mild. So the only time we are together to talk is when I go see him a few times a week.

So tonight was unfortunate and my fault. The next several days until this weekend will be rough.
 
First... I sulk.
Then... I doubt myself.
If I'm feeling especially perky... I may stomp about and kick things.
Then my libido kicks in... And I wallow about in craving & loneliness & recriminations, regret, & irritation.

Essentially I annoy the crap out of myself, by being as subtle as a lead brick, so that I can get on with things, & get to the part where I pretend they're dead.

At which point... Things are fine. Unless they actually die. Then things get weird. But that almost never happens. The whole point of pretending they're dead is so that I can stop f*cking worrying about it. Waste of time, that. Cause there ain't jack shit I can do about it. And unless they really are dead? Waiting is. Unless I decide to pull a limpet and refuse to budge. My libido is usually happy about that decision, but it's usually not the best course of action.

After I'm done missing the snot out of them and beating myself up for being stupid? I go do something fun. Then usually something productive. Or both. Sometimes I remember it speeds things along to have a nice long sleep. In between the parts where I'm gnashing my teeth & enjoying my freedom works best, I've found.

Then, at some point, they get in touch... And that's always exciting when someone comes back from the dead :) And then, because I've been doing fun &/or productive things in the interim? I have cool stuff to talk about.

While I suppose I could just talk about fun & productive.. The above is what I honestly do when I'm waiting. And the lame parts usually eat at least a day or day and a half.

Sufferer x Sufferer
 
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While I wait I go to Al-anon meetings, every time I obsess I call a female friend, walk n train my dog, listen to the songs on his YouTube acct, go salsa dancing etc. go have some you time!
 
Hang in there honey big hugs

Thanks! I am trying. It is hard. The bad thing is partly because of my depression and divorce 1 1/2 yrs ago I do not have any friends because I moved to a new city. So no one else to talk to. I am going to my counselor today. It has taken so much of my energy just to keep myself working part time that trying to find friends has been difficult and going out to have fun. I met my Vet by accident and he has been my friend and companion now for about 15 mos.
 
While I wait I go to Al-anon meetings, every time I obsess I call a female friend, walk n train my...

Thanks! I should have looked into Al-Anon meetings a long time ago. I'm sure it would have helped me to better understand him and have someone to talk to. Yes, he has been sober for 19 years but his depression and frequent moody behavior makes me worry. I think he would be better if he still went to AA but he won't.
 
I channel my energy now! Last fall he went through it all winter and I went through it too. I gained 15lbs when I used to work out everyday. I decided when he isolated even though I feel weepy and like crap I try to channel my energy elsewhere. Things haven't been the best lately at all so much that I considered walking away but even though I have felt crappy I push through it and keep working on my goals.
 
I obsess about whether I should have told him I was upset with him and I replay our convo over and over in my head and try to think if there is anything I could have done differently. I can't stand him not talking to me for a few days and I always end up apologizing to him for getting so upset in the first place. I know I have to tell him when he makes me mad otherwise, we can't have a relationship and he has even told me that I have to tell him. But I hate how he shuts down and won't confront the issue for a few days. Sometimes I end up letting "little" things go because I hate going through the process. But if it happens I pass the time by spending time with my mom. She always makes me feel better and listens to me talk about it forever and is the best at taking my mind off of it.
 
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