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Tandy 07/02/18 8:24:33 PM #1: |
Usually a lurker, but looking for some advice. My wife (...well, ex, still weird saying that) and I were together for 10 years, married for 2 of them. We were high school sweethearts and I thought we'd be together for the rest of our lives. I wanted to have kids and start a family with her. I began to feel her pull away and when I confronted her about it, my world came crashing down.
So now we're officially divorced, she rushed the paperwork and it was all said and done before I could really even come to terms with it. But I don't even know where to begin getting back "on the horse" so to speak about finding and meeting someone new. I've been out of the game for so long that I feel lost. If anyone has any ideas, please post them below or PM me if you want. Thank you. --- The Man With The Plan ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Tyranthraxus 07/02/18 8:26:09 PM #3: |
I recommend buying a gallon of ice cream and eat the whole thing in one afternoon.
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solosnake 07/02/18 8:26:13 PM #4: |
eh, its gonna take some time. Might be best to just hook up casually with people when you feel ready. Try tinder or okcupid
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NES4EVER 07/02/18 8:26:17 PM #5: |
Don't rush into a new relationship until you've dealt with all your feelings on this one.
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Kazi1212 07/02/18 8:28:05 PM #6: |
Fuck a couple of escorts, take your time getting back in the dating scene
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Shinnokxz 07/02/18 8:28:48 PM #7: |
probably try not to dig into whether or not she was looking to or actively cheating on you, because the signs are there.
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Sad_Face 07/02/18 8:28:50 PM #8: |
Do you find out what brought about her disinterest in the marriage?
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Shinnokxz 07/02/18 8:29:12 PM #9: |
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FreshSushi 07/02/18 8:29:55 PM #10: |
have you tried being a man
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FlyingForever 07/02/18 8:30:16 PM #11: |
Get back on the saddle man. Find a smoking chick and smash some cheeks
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iHuman 07/02/18 8:31:06 PM #12: |
You should be happy, now you live.
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0AbsoluteZero0 07/02/18 8:31:54 PM #13: |
FreshSushi posted...
have you tried being a man Have you tried being a decent person? Sorry to hear about this, TC. Dont really have any advice, but best of luck to you. --- -The Admirable ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Tandy 07/02/18 8:34:32 PM #14: |
JustMyOpinion posted...
Tinder. I don't want to sound naive but isn't that geared towards hook ups? I'd like something long term. Tyranthraxus posted... I recommend buying a gallon of ice cream and eat the whole thing in one afternoon. Oh, already done that. Working off the weight now. NES4EVER posted... Don't rush into a new relationship until you've dealt with all your feelings on this one. I'm actually a little scared to confront the feelings, if I'm being totally honest. Shinnokxz posted... probably try not to dig into whether or not she was looking to or actively cheating on you, because the signs are there. Sad_Face posted... Do you find out what brought about her disinterest in the marriage? I don't want to delve too far into it currently, but she wasn't the saint I thought she was. FreshSushi posted... have you tried being a man This is something I am struggling with and have asked myself a similar question. I feel like I could have done more for her and I'm regretting that I didn't. --- The Man With The Plan ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Unknown5uspect 07/02/18 8:35:22 PM #15: |
Don't. Just whore around a bit.
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--Zero- 07/02/18 8:36:38 PM #16: |
You go out with friends or make some. Force yourself out of that usual comfort zone. Try to get laid as much as possible. It'll take some time, but you'll be alright. There was a time before her and there will be a time after.
You might need to talk it out too. So a shrink for a few months is a big healer. --- SIGNATURE ... Copied to Clipboard!
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CyricZ 07/02/18 8:40:21 PM #17: |
Tandy posted...
I'm actually a little scared to confront the feelings, if I'm being totally honest. Do you have people you can confide in? Family, friends, coworkers that are pretty much friends? --- CyricZ ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Flockaveli 07/02/18 8:44:53 PM #18: |
Go to the strip club, fuck dozens of whores, then start dating but only for sex, then start dating seriously.
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1NfamousACE_2 07/02/18 8:45:18 PM #19: |
Tandy posted...
Bro...you just out of a 10 year relationship with your high school sweetheart. Don't look for another long term relationship. If something develops then thats what it is, but don't look. --- New signature needed, acquire within from management ... Copied to Clipboard!
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DarthGravid 07/02/18 8:55:48 PM #21: |
I've been divorced twice, and I'm happily married now. From your posts, and replies, you are looking to dive right back in. From experience, this is a huge mistake. Right now, you are experiencing a wide variety of negative feelings, you are extremely vulnerable, and prone to rash and flat out stupid decisions. This is not the time to think about relationships. This is the time to examine your life, "autopsy" your failed marriage, and come up with a plan to get yourself back on track. I've got my hands full at the moment, so I can't go into great detail, but I can help you find a way through this. Send me a PM, and we can talk about this more privately. This is a difficult time for you, and airing your laundry on a message board may not be helpful.
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Mr_Hakubi 07/02/18 9:03:55 PM #22: |
Youre pretty much at the best point in your life right now..assuming you dont have any kids with her.
I suggest you have some fun in your down time. You need to find out why that relationship didnt work before you go jumping back in. --- https://imgur.com/xpT6zzQ My Top 100 Video Game Music: http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLF3949EA6DC5D532F (2010) ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Tandy 07/02/18 9:05:38 PM #23: |
--Zero- posted...
You go out with friends or make some. Force yourself out of that usual comfort zone. Try to get laid as much as possible. It'll take some time, but you'll be alright. There was a time before her and there will be a time after. I really appreciate the "time before, time after" saying. It calmed the nerves momentarily. Thank you. 1NfamousACE_2 posted... Bro...you just out of a 10 year relationship with your high school sweetheart. I understand that. I just don't want to be alone right now. One of my big hopes and aspirations is to be a family man and I'm scared that this isn't going to happen now. Asherlee10 posted... I wouldn't even try dating yet, but that's just me. I don't know if this would work for you, but this is what I would do if I were wanting to try again after a long relationship: Thank you for this advice. To put myself out there a little bit more, I don't have too many friends which is why I'm posting on here for a bunch of strangers, which feels weird, but actually is a little cathartic. DarthGravid posted... I'm here to listen, advise, and be a friend, if that's what you need. Thank you for this. I may take you up on this in the near future. --- The Man With The Plan ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Gunvalkyrie2 07/02/18 9:09:57 PM #25: |
One word:
DONT --- #BanBlobboyendings ... Copied to Clipboard!
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RainblowDash 07/02/18 9:11:17 PM #26: |
At least there arent any kids to share
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Tandy 07/02/18 9:29:11 PM #27: |
RainblowDash posted...
At least there arent any kids to share I wish there were so I wouldn't feel so lonely. --- The Man With The Plan ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Teddytalks 07/02/18 9:34:11 PM #28: |
Tandy posted...
RainblowDash posted...At least there arent any kids to share At least you are not attached to her anymore. This is a new beginning. Time to strut your wings. Join the gym, makes some new friends. Only good things await you. ... Copied to Clipboard!
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E32005 07/02/18 9:35:35 PM #29: |
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SpinKirby 07/02/18 9:35:50 PM #30: |
memes
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ImTheMacheteGuy 07/02/18 9:41:12 PM #31: |
Ohhhhh farts
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PiOverlord 07/02/18 9:44:50 PM #32: |
It'll be tough, that's for sure. If you are ever in a truly dark place, let any of us know, no matter what type of poster a person is here on CE, most of us are decent enough to at least lend an ear if you ever need to rant.
Bunker down, and just focus on certain aspects of your life, your hobbies, you work, your friends. Don't let them consume you, but try to focus on them more than you would when you had a wife. Set goals, and strive to accomplish them. Sorry that you have to go through this, and I wish you the best of luck on moving past this difficult chapter in your life. --- Number of legendary 500 post topics: 26, 500th posts: 19; PiO ATTN: 2 RotM wins 1, https://imgur.com/a/JTCCy JUST MONIKA JUST MONIKA JUST MONIKA JUST MONIKA ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Tandy 07/02/18 10:20:56 PM #33: |
Thank you to everyone that gave advice. I'll keep it in mind.
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OpShaft 07/02/18 10:26:12 PM #34: |
Broke up with my girlfriend of about ten years last year. It was hard at first. Just started dating, which was surprisingly easy, even though I was fat and haven't really dated since high school.
Those apps make it easy to find chicks to bang. Eventually got a real first date and now I'm engaged. --- Posted with GameRaven 3.5.1 ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Luminary 07/03/18 8:54:15 PM #35: |
welcome to life, the real life. you played the monogamy game as hard as you could. from now forward, never let yourself get caught without a backup in your back pocket.
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DavidWong 07/03/18 8:56:30 PM #36: |
You will be okay
Just busy yourself with a hobby. Join an indoor sports team. Join a gym. Hang out with friends. Start playing WoW and immerse yourself with your guild. Just let it come naturally. High school, 10 years, you're at most 28. You have plenty of time, particularly as you're a male. --- When goods do not cross borders, soldiers will. Frederic Bastiat, French economist (1801-1850) ... Copied to Clipboard!
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SpiralDrift 07/03/18 8:58:05 PM #37: |
I can't offer any advice since I haven't been on the dating scene in almost as long, but you have my sympathy. It sounds like a nightmare scenario. I think if my SO ever dropped that kind of bomb on me I'd probably just give up on love altogether. You have to be a pretty strong person to even want to get back on that horse.
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DavidWong 07/03/18 9:00:30 PM #38: |
SpiralDrift posted...
I can't offer any advice since I haven't been on the dating scene in almost as long, but you have my sympathy. It sounds like a nightmare scenario. I think if my SO ever dropped that kind of bomb on me I'd probably just give up on love altogether. You have to be a pretty strong person to even want to get back on that horse. Same. I'm 27, engaged, getting married in 3 months. This is it for me. If it doesn't work out, I'm not even going to try for another long term relationship, marriage or kids. I'm all in on this, because I love her and I don't even want to entertain opening up like this with anyone else. --- When goods do not cross borders, soldiers will. Frederic Bastiat, French economist (1801-1850) ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Solid Snake07 07/03/18 9:03:04 PM #39: |
honestly, I don't think immediately "jumping back on the horse" is the way to go unless you already have someone in mind. You're not gonna be in a rational state of mind to choose a new person to date. Unless you just want to get your dick wet, in which case just download tinder and go at it. But I think that's just gonna be a depressing process for you.
I would recommend getting your life together to some sense of normalcy before you start worrying about meeting women. --- "People incapable of guilt usually do have a good time" -Detective Rust Cohle ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Cornmuffins 07/03/18 9:06:03 PM #40: |
How much did it cost you? Or did you go in pro per?
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Luminary 07/03/18 9:08:04 PM #41: |
Solid Snake07 posted...
honestly, I don't think immediately "jumping back on the horse" is the way to go unless you already have someone in mind. You're not gonna be in a rational state of mind to choose a new person to date. Unless you just want to get your dick wet, in which case just download tinder and go at it. But I think that's just gonna be a depressing process for you. disagree. the earlier he starts the earlier he becomes competent. there's no reason for him to dwell on what went wrong, which is what will happen if he doesn't do anything. ... Copied to Clipboard!
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SpiralDrift 07/03/18 9:15:14 PM #42: |
Making some female friends even if it doesn't go anywhere could do a lot to fill the void of a feminine presence in your life. Sometimes it's nice to just be around girls and makes it less urgent to fill the relationship void.
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Cleo_II 07/03/18 9:39:39 PM #43: |
Take this time to be a better you. Forget dating, hooking up, etc
Work on things that make you feel better about yourself, that help boost your confidence. Pick up a hobby or two you always wanted to try. Hit the gym. Hang out with friends. ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Solid Snake07 07/03/18 9:48:42 PM #44: |
Luminary posted...
Solid Snake07 posted...honestly, I don't think immediately "jumping back on the horse" is the way to go unless you already have someone in mind. You're not gonna be in a rational state of mind to choose a new person to date. Unless you just want to get your dick wet, in which case just download tinder and go at it. But I think that's just gonna be a depressing process for you. highly depends on the person. I think most people are going to become very discouraged by jumping immediately back into the dating game which can be very frustrating and discouraging in it's own right. --- "People incapable of guilt usually do have a good time" -Detective Rust Cohle ... Copied to Clipboard!
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DavidWong 07/03/18 9:51:05 PM #45: |
Cleo_II posted...
Take this time to be a better you. Forget dating, hooking up, etc Way to steal my post ahah --- When goods do not cross borders, soldiers will. Frederic Bastiat, French economist (1801-1850) ... Copied to Clipboard!
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donkeyjack 07/03/18 11:04:16 PM #46: |
Why is everyone saying for him to hit the gym?
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DavidWong 07/03/18 11:09:18 PM #47: |
donkeyjack posted...
Why is everyone saying for him to hit the gym? It's a productive, healthy hobby to pick up and when you see gains you'll feel good about yourself. --- When goods do not cross borders, soldiers will. Frederic Bastiat, French economist (1801-1850) ... Copied to Clipboard!
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REMercsChamp 07/03/18 11:12:11 PM #48: |
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Why is everyone saying for him to hit the gym? They found the advice on r/redpill --- ... Copied to Clipboard!
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