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willfish

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I mentioned this in another thread some time ago, but Im going through a divorce right now. I was happily married for 10 years. Then one day, my wife says "we need to talk". Three weeks later I was back in Oregon. I tried to talk it out with her, I was calm and rational, and in 11 years together I have never once raised my voice to her. I sent letters, and music that expressed my feelings. Told her how much I loved her and that I would do anything she wanted to make it work. I offered to go to counceling, asked her to write down anything that she thought would have made it different. I gave her the space she asked for. I never once disrespected her wishes, and when faced with difficult decisions about division of assets told her she could have anything and everything she wanted and I would dispose of anything left.

She took it all. I retained my tools, my photography stuff, a stereo and my clothes...and my dog. On my last day in NM I loaded up a last load of stuff she wanted, hugged her real tight, told her I was sorry and that I wished her nothing but happiness in her life. Then I went in side after she left and balled my eyes out all night. The next morning I left. Ive spoken with her a total of maybe 5 times on the phone since then always on her terms because she wont give me her number. I recently wrote her a letter (which I have to send to her parents because I dont have her address) telling her that I now know the woman I married doesnt exist anymore and that whenever she wants I'll sign the paperwork and she can be free of me.

When I was much younger I made a similiar mistake of taking a woman for granted and lost her too. I fought with all my heart and soul. I used to follow her and see where she was all the time. I wrote her a letter in my own blood once. I bet you can figure out how well that went huh?

I guess my point is that no matter what you do a woman who flips that switch on their feelings is a lost cause. They have already decided not to love you, and nothing you say or do will ever change that. Forget all that sappy bullshit that TV and movies makes you think will work. Trust me, standing outside a woman's dorm room with a boom box playing "your" song will only make you look like a fool and make her think you are an idiot.

Save yourself some heartache. Go get drunk...when your sober again, start picking up the pieces of your life and move on. Think of it as a new phase in your life. Appreciate some freedom. Do whatever it takes to make yourself get over her, but...get over her.

Fuck,, !! dude, I just shed a few tears after reading that,,, honest...

you sound like a man a woman would want to keep, what happened, no offense, what did you do wrong ? or what did she say you did wrong. etc ... sorry to pry.. , I just dont get women, at my age, an I'm 32..

very heart felt story though man...

Will
 

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Thanks, it was alittle hard to write because it was the first time in two months I thought about that night.

To be honest I really dont know what happened to our relationship. One of the core issues was her desire to have children (bilogical clock was ringing in her ears at age 37) and to be perfectly honest I wasnt the best provider. Long story short, I took her for granted...and paid dearly.

We had been great roomates, friends, lovers and partners over the years. But it had really kinda just become friends the last few years. We still laughed and got along, but there wasnt alot of intimacy in our relationship.


But this thread isnt about me...its about you. And I was hoping that by relaying my story I might save you a little heartache and pain, and maybe save her from it as well. The best thing you can do is be a good person. Dont fight her about it. Dont beg and belittle yourself on her account. You could ask her to write down the things about you that make her mad or made her want to leave. Tell her you would like her to do this for you not so you can change for her, but so you can change yourself so you can just be a better person. If she is willing to give you a list then take it to heart. Dont argue with it, and dont try to justify why you might disagree with some of what she says. Its gonna bve from her perspective.

Make the change in your life that you need to, to remove these negative aspects of yourself. But do it for yourself, not for her. Dont even tell her you're doing it. If you can be lucky enough to remain friends she will see it in you eventually all on her own. If its meant to be you two will work it out. If not you have lost nothing and gained everything.

Good luck my friend, no matter what happens.
 

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I guess, I am not as good as a man as you guys..

its gottan a bit ugly the past yr. an My attitude about being a complete pick has gotten the best of me.
i REALLY DONT KNOW WHAT ELSE TO DO, oopps sorry bout the caps/

sign....serious, wants one starts falling into depression, its hard man, I think I can see it.., i mean, , I am starting to let my house go , for starters... the hygene is well , I dont care about that much either, , ,, need to shave, an mayb i do stink, I dont know...:icon_conf ..
i dont know men..

sometimes the more I drink the more I think there is only one reason why I bought that 40 cal... I dont nknow men,

I got the normal happy life, just cant figure out why I am so sad all the time........ I just cant figure it out anymore.....

any of you guys wanna b's , hit me up,,,, on yahoo messenger....
my yahoo ID is in my profile here
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Booze isn't the answer Will!

From the picture you paint I can't for the life of me understand why she's left...... <sarcasm>

Let her go clean up your act then try again, this one is broken and she'll never forget.
 

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IJ. said:
Booze isn't the answer Will!

From the picture you paint I can't for the life of me understand why she's left...... <sarcasm>

Let her go clean up your act then try again, this one is broken and she'll never forget.


Cant let it go Ian,, cant do it my friend., this one will burn be to the ground.. I
 

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And you think she's going to find that attractive Will?

Learn from your mistakes and move on.

No woman on this earth is worth selfdestruction none not a one no matter how much it's hurting now!
 

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IJ. said:
And you think she's going to find that attractive Will?

Learn from your mistakes and move on.

No woman on this earth is worth selfdestruction none not a one no matter how much it's hurting now!

find what attractive ?
 

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Will, trust me...I know exactly what your feeling, and to be honest Im kinda in the same boat.

to quote Staind "Ive tasted the cold steel of my life crashing down before me"

Ya gotta try to find something that give you purpose. For me it was my cars, but that wears off. Im kinda in a slump right now myself. Winter is coming and I dont have a place to work so I dont expect to get much done. I got issues in NM I still havent dealt with. I just about out of money. I got next to no friends here in Corvallis. Yeah, Pretty much life sucks for me too, Will.

About the only thing I can say that made a difference for me was quitting drinking. The night before I left NM was the last time I got drunk. Ive had a beer twice since then and to be honest, it just made me feel like shit. Ive had to face the cold reality, that for me, one beer leads to two which leads to three, etc. It was also one of the underlying problems in my marriage.
I just one day said thats it, I dont wanna spend my life drunk anymore.

If your feeling sad, and your thinking self destructive things...please call someone, anyone!

PS Im adding you to my yahoo list.
 

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I'm 33, and I've had the experiences, way too many. When she comes over,
ask her, simple, is this the end. no BS. Yes or no, and if she says Yes, then
tell her thanks for being honest, you love her, and you need to get over her.
Ask if you or she wants one last fling (It'll suck and you'll regret it wasn't
better) Then tell her that you loved her and good-bye, make a clean break.
Then be sad for a while, then start going out. Trust me, the next time you
find a girl like that that you wanna keep, you'll not regret the experience and
you'll treat her they way she needs to be treated, and you'll demand she
treat you right. You'll both be happy.

And no matter how "perfect" the very next girl you sleep with is, its a
rebound, and won't work well.

Trust me, it _WILL_ get better. I'm sure of it. And PAY extra attention to
this statement: If by May you're not happy, CONTACT ME, I have a few
tricks up my sleeve, some shit you'll never ever forget.
 

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ehh, not to cry the blues, , kinda hard to talk to pple here, cos I disowned my family an realtives i grew up with cos I'm being a stubborn prick at my age, an most of my friends I gfrew up with, , well we all kinda grew apart an nat.......



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this is one of those things you really have to find out on your own, will. :( you'll see...

-shaeff