NuevaVida
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Just some thoughts to share here... If this all works out for you, then I'm glad for you. I am skeptical, however. Relationships that begin with lies and deceit are already starting on shaky ground. I met the Mister online, and he's a single dad. There are a couple of things I was really impressed with, with him, from the start: First, I stated from the beginning I would not be having sex again until I was in a committed relationship. He didn't flinch at it. There was no phone sex, no cyber sex, no sex of any kind. Until we met in person, which was two months after we began talking, I would not be obeying any orders, or opening myself up sexually to him. Again, he didn't balk. We had passionate kisses the first two dates, and the third "date" I spent the night at his house, as it was clear we were both already very into each other. We also lived 2 1/2 hours away from each other, by car. However, it was in his plans to sell his home and move closer to his daughter and her mother (which would put him an hour closer to me, btw), as his daughter was entering high school and he strongly felt she needed her dad nearby. Go figure, he bought a home in her neighborhood, and now has half-time custody of her. I was so impressed with his priorities, and still am. And yes, we've had moments of hardship over the past 3 1/2 years, because of those priorities, but I wouldn't want them changed for the world - his daughter, now 17, NEEDS to be the priority. She's the kid here, despite being independent. She needs to know her Dad is there for her. Had he up and left her to be with me, especially after just a few months, I would not have as much respect for him as I do now. Something to think about. As I told him then, She's the kid, we're the adults. She's relying on her parents to make wise and healthy decisions for her - she needs them to. So WE, as a couple, can certainly wait until she is an adult. Why disrupt a kids life just for our own desires? She doesn't deserve that, and I'm not that selfish. Maybe that's what made him respect me so much in return. I'm not here to blast you, but to ask you to see the bigger picture. What does it say about his character, to lie to you until you demand truth, and to offer to leave his kid after just a few months of knowing you online? What does it say about yours, to agree to this? You are the most important judge here, so I hope you're truthful with yourself.
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