Originally Posted by Tiger30
She "feels trapped". She has "always wanted to be independent" She says she doesn't feel a connection with me" She said she "might like to move out".
Looks bad. I know.
Here I am, it's March 12th, Wednesday at 2am. And since my girlfriend and I have a difficult time being on the same page lately, I'm discussing our relationship, hoping it may help us in some way.
First off, I'd like to point out that my girlfriend has also told me even more recently that she "loves me" "wants to be with me" and "doesn't want to move out".
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1. Here we go...She and I went out for a couple weeks in High School. I was a virgin and so was she and I didn't know how to act and neither did she. We both were not used to the dating scene, so after a couple weeks I called her to let her know I didn't want a girlfriend at this point in my life.
2. Couple years later I go to a party and she is there. (I hadn't talked to her since 1.) She came up to me gave me a hug and said hi. She was very excited to see me. So then I make my way around to say hi to others. Later on she comes up to me again and talks. I make my way around more and later she finds me again. I was just about to leave so she gave me her # and wanted me to call her the next day. Long story short, we ended up getting together and dated for 2 years. We were close. Usually not with a bunch of friends, and when we were out with friends it wasn't the same. We both would rather it just be her and I. So it was that way much of the time.
I wasn't that into the relationship in the beginning 3 mths or so, but then I really started to like her...a lot! After about a year or so she started acting as if she didn't love me anymore. We started arguing about going out with friends and her not liking my friends and vice/versa. I couldn't get her to love me like she used too, so I finally gave up and hoped she'd make things right. She didn't and we broke up. It was rough for me, and her too I imagine, but she started dating soon thereafter. I was heartbroke but moved on with my life.
3. About 3 years later a friend of mine ran into her at the mall and he gave her my new phone #. She called me and left a message. I called her back and she came over to my apt. a few nights later. We watched a couple movies and laid with each other, kind of like old times. I wanted to kiss her so bad, some of the old feelings came back again. She decided to leave around 3am after the 2nd movie and we had a big long hug and I went to kiss her...I noticed her eyes got BIG and she didn't want to kiss. I was confused because she would lay with me and all that but not kiss. I guess she didn't quite feel the same huh. Anyhow I quickly just kissed her on the cheek and led her to the door. She was gone.
4. About 4 yrs later...she finds me on the internet. Well, her little sister did. Evidently she had just moved back home with the family after moving out of her and her Husbands place. So we started talking online, and she wanted to see me. I really wasn't ready for that yet, I don't know why...little gun shy I suppose. Finally, we went out on a date and have been together ever since. It's been 2 yrs now. We have got along great and still do, but for the past 2 months she has seemed depressed and at times sick. She doesn't ever initiate sex and most the time rejects it. I try to love her and be there for her but she isn't very excepting of my offerings. She'd rather read a book, or watch T. V. shhh so I need to be quiet. I'm a very loving boyfriend. I have a sense of humor. I'm not controlling and I think I'm pretty smart when it comes to people. But it just boggles my mind how all of the sudden I get no love.
I feel starved for love, and she feels trapped. She has mentioned her past, feeling neglected at times (she has divorced parents). She also of course acknowledges her depression. She says she is going to get back on her meds. And mentioned wanting to possibly see a counselor again. She knows I cannot help her. I let her know I feel neglected by her. She agrees I do not deserve being mistreated in such a way. I let her know how much pain I've gone through by her not loving me and not really being able to love her. She says she loves me and wants to be with me. That it will take a little time for her to get herself right. I told her she is free to do as she wants. If she needs out she can go, but she didn't like that idea. She says she thought about me for 7 yrs (after our 2yr relationship) so that must mean something! She's torn or just very confused and depressed on top of being sick. (cold flu)
So, at this stage she still seems to be concentrated more on herself. She seems a little down and just dealing with her depression. She has made obvious attempt at loving me more. She is less argumentative, and friendlier when she speaks. However she still isn't ready for sex. We haven't had sex in a couple months and she said she has no urge. She says eventually she will but doesn't know when.
This can be the beginning of the end for us, or it can make us stronger and closer and help pave the way for a healthier, loving relationship.
I'm just not sure which way it's headed right now so it's a confusing time for both of us. I believe the depression has her confused and feeling pain. But it's also affecting myself in the very same way, just differently. Know what I mean? It's just tough.
I do have a positive attitude and I think things will work out. We have had a long tough winter with being sick off and on and ...oh ...by the way, our shifts are completely off. So we only really spend any time with each other on the weekends sometimes only Sundays because of work on Saturdays. This was also another reason for our slumping relationship the 2nd time around.
I would like to hear some of your opinions.
Thanks for your patience...I should write a book huh. lol
Thanks Again!