What the hell…Chilly’s little spot on lit

My ex is really making some good changes in his life and my daughter and I are both struggling with how to react to his new kindness, attentiveness. Part of me wants to just cuss him out, I’m angry. Why couldn’t he make this effort when we were married. But I’m also exhausted and I just want to be happy for him and leave it at that. I guess this is the healing I still need to do. I kinda hate it.
Is the time of year? I have two other friends going through the exact thing
 
Dating apps…I’ve been communicating with a local guy, today I told him I was frustrated with his inconsistency and how he’d disappear for hours or days after starting a conversation. His response was a total tantrum, meltdown about how I insulted him and he doesn’t need this and he’s breaking it off. I’m guessing he expected me to beg him to stay? To say I was sorry? I was shocked. I just said ok, bye. But I’m still just in disbelief about his behavior. The gaslighting was so obvious and for a very brief second I almost believed I was the problem. 🙄
 
Dating apps…I’ve been communicating with a local guy, today I told him I was frustrated with his inconsistency and how he’d disappear for hours or days after starting a conversation. His response was a total tantrum, meltdown about how I insulted him and he doesn’t need this and he’s breaking it off. I’m guessing he expected me to beg him to stay? To say I was sorry? I was shocked. I just said ok, bye. But I’m still just in disbelief about his behavior. The gaslighting was so obvious and for a very brief second I almost believed I was the problem. 🙄
Yeah, you most certainly were NOT the problem, there. I don't do dating apps; tried, but found there were no locals I actually wanted to chat with on there, so eventually just gave up looking. However, via sources like TikTok, I've seen some truly insane stuff from those apps; the entitlement of some of the people on there. Most of the content I've seen is from women, so it posts the crazy men, but I'm sure there are at least a handful of equally bonkers ladies- but I seriously doubt you're one of the crazy ones. At least, not crazy in a bad way.
 
Dating apps…I’ve been communicating with a local guy, today I told him I was frustrated with his inconsistency and how he’d disappear for hours or days after starting a conversation. His response was a total tantrum, meltdown about how I insulted him and he doesn’t need this and he’s breaking it off. I’m guessing he expected me to beg him to stay? To say I was sorry? I was shocked. I just said ok, bye. But I’m still just in disbelief about his behavior. The gaslighting was so obvious and for a very brief second I almost believed I was the problem. 🙄
Wouldn't that be exhausting? I mean, what he did sounds more exhausting than being outright honest from the get go.
 
Yeah, you most certainly were NOT the problem, there. I don't do dating apps; tried, but found there were no locals I actually wanted to chat with on there, so eventually just gave up looking. However, via sources like TikTok, I've seen some truly insane stuff from those apps; the entitlement of some of the people on there. Most of the content I've seen is from women, so it posts the crazy men, but I'm sure there are at least a handful of equally bonkers ladies- but I seriously doubt you're one of the crazy ones. At least, not crazy in a bad way.
Yeah…I deleted the app (again) I’m done. This is ridiculous.
Wouldn't that be exhausting? I mean, what he did sounds more exhausting than being outright honest from the get go.
It is exhausting…for both of us! I don’t have the time or energy for these games.
 
The gaslighting was so obvious and for a very brief second I almost believed I was the problem. 🙄

When I think about that phrase, I get excited. Why? I mean, most would say, "Girl, you don't need to think like that!"

For me, a part of healing after my marriage of twenty years and being trained to think that, I'd be proud as hell that it was only a blip! It takes time to erase those things.

I love your thread because you ARE healing and you ARE stronger than you were this time last year, and your insights are wonderful!
 
When I think about that phrase, I get excited. Why? I mean, most would say, "Girl, you don't need to think like that!"

For me, a part of healing after my marriage of twenty years and being trained to think that, I'd be proud as hell that it was only a blip! It takes time to erase those things.

I love your thread because you ARE healing and you ARE stronger than you were this time last year, and your insights are wonderful!
It’s hard habit to break!

A couple days ago I found myself crying and missing someone and I had to stop and ask what did I miss? Did I miss getting dumped every two weeks? Being ghosted? It was such an eye opener!

And thank you for reminding me that I am healing and that I’ve made positive changes!
 
You know how there are things you WANT to know but when you find out you’re disappointed and wishing you had never looked?

Oh just me? I gotta learn to stop being such a nosey ass!
 
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