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[seldear]

Finally saw BSG: Exodus I. Have to get around to seeing Exodus II before too long. Actually, have to catch up with a lot of things.

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"Baby Got Back" - Gilbert and Sullivan style

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My youngest sister is still being a brat.

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And on the horns of a dilemma...

"sweetheart, u r always too busy to see me! don't u love me anymore?"

This was messaged me from a guy I have been out with a grand total of four times in four months.

Four times. In four months.

Yeesh. What is it with men? Am I supposed to drop everything and pant when he's got a moment free?

The reason I'm too busy to see him until next week? I'm trying to finish a couple of zine stories before the 21st, attending gym classes after work, going to see Swan Lake (the all-male version) Wednesday, having drinks with a bunch of bloggers Thursday, and would really like a little time to sit down and breathe amidst all this.

Now, the tricky question: how to politely tell him, "Mate, you're clearly way too much maintenance for me, whatever relationship you think we have is over."

I'm open to suggestions.

Comments

[seldearslj.livejournal.com]

Yeah, I wondered about the whole 'keeps on calling' thing.

ARGH.

*hugs* Your ex, at least, has the excuse that he might still care about you, even if you need time away.

It's not even the messaging - a "hey, haven't caught up in a while, wanna meet?" is vastly different to "[familiar endearment], don't you love me anymore?"

[stef94.livejournal.com]

It's not even the messaging - a "hey, haven't caught up in a while, wanna meet?" is vastly different to "[familiar endearment], don't you love me anymore?"

I know, which leads me to believe he is of the 'need to conquer before letting go' type.
*HUGS*

The ex is doing the "but I looooooove you!"-thing, which drives me around the bend.
I told him in no uncertain terms that I am not in a place to deal with a relationship, I barely have headspace to deal with my RL friendships (who are slightly more important to me at this point, because I've known them forever and they've proven their worth as my safety net). What makes him think that his whining and trying to change my mind is going to help that situation?!?
Idjit!

[seldearslj.livejournal.com]

I'm beginning to wonder about that, actually. He was calling me 'sweetheart' after the second time we met up. It took me aback - that was for sure!

Can you tell him you love him back, but given your psychological state, actually being in a relationship with him is more likely to turn love sour than to preserve it?