MsSilvie -> RE: A dilemma with our boy (2/22/2005 2:35:48 AM)
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He HAS made his decision. It would be better if you and he could sit down and talk about it like adults, but for a sense of closure more than anything. He didn't behave well in his part. He acted very badly. As much as you would like to think you could talk him into chaging his mind, you can't. The best you can hope for at this point is to hold on to some of the friendly feelings, if that is even possible. I know you feel angry, hurt, betrayed, used and discarded. That's natural, you have a right to feel bad. You are mourning the loss of the relationship. While you are grieving, keep in mind, his behavior is inexcusable. To have those kinds of plans and to just cancel them with out talking about what the problems are and if there are any solutions is childish and shows a lack of respect for you. But you are not responsible for his behavrior, the only behavior you can influence is your own. Don't keep spending your energy on this, and letting this guy live rent-free in your head. Spend it on your partner and the rest of your family. Those are the places where it will be appreciated and returned. If your ex-boy is already under stress and doesn't deal with it well, then it's better for him too. It's better for everyone. Take a few steps back, breathe, acknowlege the loss. Consider what could have been done better on you part, and how this will influence your future realtionships. And then move on, a stronger and better person. quote:
ORIGINAL: SweetDommes I guess I missed a point in MsSilvie's post about wanting him to be happy and well - and we do, we really do... whether it's with us or not. But he's not happy or well where he is right now. And a horrible thought struck me tonight as I was driving home from work, totally exhausted (which, of course, makes me more pessimistic and negative ...). Our boy has a history of self mutilation from his depression, and he didn't exactly attempt suicide the other day, but he didn't do anything at all to prevent hypothermia from setting in ... he was depressed before we fought with him, so now I'm worried that he's done something stupid.[&:]
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