Yeah, it is sort of a pattern, but I'm not sure he does it just to manipulate me. He's a very confused man, and can't get a hold on his feelings. He's been better lately, which is why this sort of feels like it came out of left field, but it really is my fault this time, kind of.
Thanks so much for your kind words! I looooove hippies! *g*
The tears...what can I say? I have nothing against men crying, or adults crying, or *anyone* crying, but he's so full of self-pity that it makes me uncomfortable. And I feel bad for that, because I don't think they're fake tears, they're his legitimate feelings. As for him acting like an adult? Sometimes it feels like I outgrew him at the age of 8. Which is where a good deal of our conflict comes from.
I don't know that I'll get a chance to talk to her, but just pouring all this out here has been the biggest help. Thank you so much, from the bottom of my heart, for being here for me. This is why I love Livejournal and fandom so much; I have literally been able to rely upon the kindness of strangers.
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Thanks so much for your kind words! I looooove hippies! *g*
The tears...what can I say? I have nothing against men crying, or adults crying, or *anyone* crying, but he's so full of self-pity that it makes me uncomfortable. And I feel bad for that, because I don't think they're fake tears, they're his legitimate feelings. As for him acting like an adult? Sometimes it feels like I outgrew him at the age of 8. Which is where a good deal of our conflict comes from.
I don't know that I'll get a chance to talk to her, but just pouring all this out here has been the biggest help. Thank you so much, from the bottom of my heart, for being here for me. This is why I love Livejournal and fandom so much; I have literally been able to rely upon the kindness of strangers.
*great big hugs!!*