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Fellow gentlemen - long time lurker,

I've run into what I consider to be a very unique situation that I need assistance remedying. Before you run off and say 'your princess is in another castle' go ahead and read the whole thing through.

So I've been seeing this girl for a couple months on and off. We're not official anything, and I'm OK with this. I meet some of her friends, she meets some of my friends, we **** a lot, whatever it's cool. We find out that we really like each other.

She's going overseas for a couple months and I'm like 'yeah hey do what you want, I'm not here to take you off the market, I think we have a good thing going, but by all means go explore, I'm going to do the same.'

Now I'm no fool as to what that means. I've ****ed a couple girls since she left, but this one really kills me. We're close, like real tight. Her personality is amazing and I could totally see it working.

I want you all to keep in mind my goal here was to create entirely a no-pressure situation.

So time is passing.. I haven't been in the same room as her in over a month and a half...and of all things, things are actually escalating between the both of us. This is because I'm a cool mother****er and don't care what she's been doing. god damn right?

She sent me (completely ****ing unexpected) an elaborate Valentine's day present and it floored the **** out of me. So i'm like 'damn this girl wants me'. We continue to have deep and engrossing situations and I pry at her little by little. She shares a lot about herself, her feelings, etc with me.. it's crazy. (you really should see the **** we write each other. I think you gentlemen would be surprised, but I'm not here to think that my situation is better or more unique than anyone else's killer relationship)

So i'm starting to really feel for this girl. Because of this, I muster of the courage and mention visiting her at some point in time, but only if I know it's going to be worth my while. I'm hinting quite obviously at me not playing the fool if I do.

So we get to chatting about it, she's excited whatever. I impress that I'm not coming out if there's a sense that I'm not playing the fool. Weekend happens couple days pass, and we talk tonight. We're sharing a pretty elaborate romance, but this **** blew me out of the water. Bear in mind that things have been getting VERY close between the both of us. High risk disclosures and the like. So I was really shocked.

Some background information. This chick does a lot of things, but she is a) not much of a slut (personal thing) b) had visions of being swept off her feet by some foreign guy before i bossed her and c) probably hasn't been ****ing all around gauging by our conversations and her IL. It seems like a GOOD investment.

The general gist is she is still unsure if she wants to explore sexually and is (god dammit) feeling pressured. The conversation ended with me calmly saying 'I have some things I need to think about. She already messaged me back too. I'll share that below.

The only reason I even brought it up because she said 'It's OK to ask things of me' and when I presented growing together and making something of this as a challenge she seemed really intrigued. When I said 'So your challenge is to convince me to come over there' she loved it. Mixed messages man.

So guys this is where I need your help
To be clear I want this girl. I don't care if she is ****ing around (I have been but less since things started escalating..she actually acknowledges this too, heh). At the same time don't want to continue to escalate things too much because heartbreak hurts, and I need help finding the right balance. She is contributing to the escalation as much as I am...but keeping her distance for whatever reason

This is what I'm thinking.
1A. Confirm that I won't come over there until she is ready. Reiterate that it is no pressure.
1B: go over there because I want to see her - when I want to see her, lay down what's going to happen when I'm there, and **** her like a dirty *****, with no pretense or care. I'd probably show zero interest in her friends because I hate situations when people have something they feel they can hold over you. Hold my head high in light of anyone she's screwing around with at the time and keep doing my thing.
2. Encourage her to explore whatever it is she wants to, and that I will do the same here.
3. Tell her she needs to cut the lovey-dovey **** out because it's killing me, and that I am taking a step back. I'm leery about this one because what we have feels right - it feels good. The only thing is that I've 'reached that point' before her.
4. back the **** up. I've been writing her pretty elaborate letters.. telling a story, etc. I'm thinking about cutting them out until I feel like it's back to where it was.


If i initiate any kind of NC it will be along the lines of...
(This girl flees like hell from any kind of 'being told what to do' (pressure) in a relationship context)

"hey, I want you to go explore, I need to divest from this a little but because I think I've been getting too close. I want you to have as much fun as you normally do and decide for yourself if you want to continue, regardless of a commitment. Let's take two weeks off, do whatever it is we do, if you still miss me, and no one else has stolen either of us away, let's continue." She says all this 'i have her heart crap' which to me says a) she wants me and b) I want to have my cake and eat it too.

I have a strong will and a head on my shoulders and I'm willing to do what it takes to snag this one. I want to have the patience to wait for when she feels it's right, without the pressure. I'm not going to wait around forever - which I have told her (probably a bad idea since it's creating pressure..I think i just need a means to divest a little), but I really do see a future. This was her response after we hung up. I've yet to reply.. when I hung up I said 'we'll talk in a day or two'...this was an hour later:

"There’s something unique and special between us, and I wish this wasn’t a topic brought up, because as you put it, I don’t want it to become a “pissing contest” about who’s ****ed who since being away. I understand the want for a clearer idea of what we have, but frankly, I’m not ready for it. I’m just not. No, you don’t have all the time in the world, and I don’t expect you to wait around for something you’re not getting ideal reciprocations from, but… it’s the chance to make that decision free from pressure. If you came out here, I’d want to be something to you that would make it worth while for you to come, I’d want to be something. But deciding has slapped me at cross roads of what to do while I’m here: make the choices not to even consider sexually exploring (if I wanted to or not, I don’t know) or do what I may desire when I want to, and then return home without reference to my past , and we move on together, because that’s ideally what you’re doing on your end. The latter made sense to me, because I never considered you coming. When it came back to gut instincts, and “just knowing” I had this weird inkling towards the mid of the year I’d want to not put myself out there (if I had, anymore) and find more in what we’ve created, because it’s amazing. You have part of my heart K-Mart, and that holds more meaning that any lay that may come my way here, and I want you to possess that, because we have something I cherish."

Lastly - I came to this forum because you guys are real men, like myself. I believe in perseverance and growth through self-expression, and calculated risk taking. I am not looking for a trick, a game, what-not, and I will not do anything that is not conducive to my set of principles. When I say I am willing to do what it takes, I am willing to do what it takes, as a self-respecting man to secure this one. She's been hurt like hell before (well we both have) and I am quite intent on making this work.

P.S - I think I answered my own question, and might be blowing it a little out of proportion, but this is a new experience for me, and I truly value your input.

Thanks all.

Did some thinking - the more I pry into this, the more I think she wants to either 'have her fun' or not. I'm not assuming that she's going to come running to me when all is said of done, but she probably will. It's probably worth it to be frank - I just gotta not get too invested in the mean time.
 

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Honestly, it sounds like to me that she has you wrapped around her fingers..... i wouldn't invest ANYTHING in her....if she really wants you she will come back for you...

But right now she wants to travel and get f%cked by exotic foreign men.....if that is ok for you, then so be it.....but i hope you can see why it's silly to invest anything in her at this point...and certainly don't go visit her unless she literally begs to you and you sincerely want to travel, but don't just do it for her after she left like that...that is just kind of weak...meet as many new girls as you can around your home and try to take her worth again of salt the fact is she is not your GF right now....

She is off having the time of her life and wants to keep you as her backup option....the whole situation just smells like doo doo to me. Yes, i said doo doo. But on the bright side, you can have fun and meet others. And if it was me, i would do the hard thing and cut off contact from her and say you need your space...until she returns begging for you...if that were to ever happen. Despite what she says, she will subconsciously never fully respect you again if you keep pushing to come over there and visit her. Truthfully, she deserves to be nexted.

By the way, i like your screen name...i use to cold approach girls in k-mart all the time.
 

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K-mart, I actually just went through an extremely similar situation. And I can tell you with 100% certainty that you want to walk away. No speeches, no drama, just leave it be. When/if she comes back, worry about it then.

Getting attached to a girl who is "leaving" is quite honestly a horrible, horrible thing to do. She will be of the mindset that she just wants to have "fun" and will act accordingly, where-as you are of the mindset of starting to take things seriously. And then one day in the near future you two will meet for lunch one afternoon and things are going great and you are thinking you two are kinda "exclusive", and right before your food arrives she will hit you with "Oh yeah, I banged guy#2 earlier today. I didn't want to keep any secrets from you. But it's not like we are actually dating so it's no big deal right?"

Start lining something else up NOW. Unless you have a solid iron-will where you can cut her off at the drop of the hat with no remorse, you'll just start digging a deeper and deeper hole for yourself if you continue on this path. I've been in exactly the same spot as you, and it's not a pleasant place to wind up.
 

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To make things clear I knew she was leaving and was cool with it, things have interestingly escalated since then, but yea. to re-iterate it's been an open relationship entirely. It's been romantic as ****, but she's pulling the 'fun' card so I'm going to call her on it and back the **** off.

I have no issues back-stepping and letting her show me again that she wants me. it's quite evident she does, but if I create some distance I think i'll be fine

Hansol - I really don't care and I'll find out one day and laugh it off. We're open until there is a commitment. I expressed my interest in one, she backed away, and I need to back-pedal and leave it at that. I'm certainly going to go explore my options elsewhere lol. I really need to work on cold-approaching, ha.

As I stated I've been sexually active with other women as well, and after tonight I certainly won't be going over there.
 

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Good to hear K-mart...this girl is acting selfish and thinks she can keep you hanging on a string....show her that you don't need her to be happy and are willing to drop her without a moment's hesitation.

Also, never listen to their words but listen to their actions...her actions are not good at all. Go meet better women who will happily be with you instead of moving away and banging other guys...they are out there.
 

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Thanks...and yea I'm going to suggest some time apart because 'i need some space' (but because I really do, lol). I want to take a controlled step back versus an entire 'nexting'.

I want to be clear and give you a little more context. We've both sort of 'planned for the summer' to be when we start taking things a little more seriously.. it just so happens that things have escalated a lot more quickly therefore I want to back off, but pursue with just enough to keep it going until then. It's the 'until then' that I'm struggling with.

Her IL is retarded high, but her head is in a different place, and since this started as an open relationship, I can understand the reluctance. She's seen the romantic **** I'm capable of, and I think she'll come running once she's done her thing...but yea I'm not going to try and force it lol.
 

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Bro how do you sleep with 2 women with such ease and this girl has your head spinning without laying a finger on you?

I don't know what the heck she was talking about in that paragraph and I'm not sure what you are asking, but what is so special about this girl that you got have her? The sex? Her body? Her face? Her accent? I'm just curious.
 

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Bro how do you sleep with 2 women with such ease and this girl has your head spinning without laying a finger on you?

I don't know what the heck she was talking about in that paragraph and I'm not sure what you are asking, but what is so special about this girl that you got have her? The sex? Her body? Her face? Her accent? I'm just curious.
Because I was just ****ing them and had no emotional connection with them. There's more to any relationship than just sex dude. I've ****ed this chick seven ways to Sunday and it's been great. I'm a very passionate dude, and when there's an emotional connection, intense passion, compatibility, and reciprocation I pursue that **** like it's my job.
 

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This is what I'm sending over to her. Pursuing the NC/back the **** off route. I've got an iron will, but not gonna lie this was tough to write.

Let me know what you guys think!

What I get from it is:
Indifference, Interest, Independence, Self-worth, Demand for respect, empathy, self-confidence, truthfulness, and reality.

GirlX,

On the contrary – I’m glad we had this conversation. Feelings have gotten too intense, and if at this point, the only thing holding you back is a selfish desire to explore sexually, I refuse to play a part in it, and I cannot respect it. Actions speak louder than words. These past months your actions have expressed the affection you share, and in our interactions, and back and forths, you have shown me the potential that we have. I refuse, at any point in time to play a part in your heart-games, and if I continue now at our current pace, I will not respect myself, and your respect for me will diminish. I truly believe you haven’t done this intentionally – like we’ve said, It’s just felt good. Nonetheless I cannot play as the solo actor, and I will not be the back-up plan to someone who shows immense interest, yet is unwilling to let go. I can invest in this romance no further in its current state.

So here’s how it’s going to be. I’m taking a step back - far back. I am going to continue do what it is I do, and I’m going to put you out of my mind. With complete seriousness – here is your real challenge: When you feel ready to put this bull**** behind you - pursue me. If you truly feel that what we have is greater than anything you may experience over there, here, or anywhere chase me down with the fury and passion of a love no-longer constrained, and let no fear, no distance, and no doubt constrain you. When you think you can give that, don’t hold back, but until then, I can’t keep putting into this. I present you only with the opportunity to do so when you want, and only when you want – when there is no pressure or expectation to do so. If you truly feel that we have something special you will nurture that thought, but in any meantime, I need to back down. Perhaps then, if my heart isn’t in the firm grasp of another, we can rekindle the fire, and you can experience the full breadth of the man that I am. Until then, I give it freely to whomever I deem worthy to accept it, because I never give just parts of what I have to offer.

Always the Best,
K-Mart.
 

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K-mart said:
She's going overseas for a couple months
At this point I wanted to stopped reading but, I guess I haven't done my good deed of the day.

As I kept reading, I realized that you have a big case of oneitis for this girl, which is keeping you from seeing the big picture. It looks like you're WAAAAAAY more interested in this girl than she is in you, which is NEVER a good thing.

If she really wanted to be in an exclusive relationship with you, she would have asked (or at least hinted at).

A long time ago.

Edit: Whoa, whoa, whoa! Why are you writing this HEAVY shit!? Just tell her: "Hey, GirlX, look me up when you get back to the States [or wherever you live] and we'll get back together again. Later."

Spin your other plates. This one is gonna take an extended leave of absence and COULD be back in a couple of months...
 

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Yea thanks for that. I'm going to tone it down a little to be more 'look me up-ish'.

Like I've said, neither of us have been interested in anything remotely exclusive until the past couple weeks - she escalated it through reciprocation, but is shying away. so I'm backing the **** down.

Sure maybe some oneitis. I'm well aware of the big picture, and more than willing to step back and let her re-initiate things. So thanks for the advice! Of any girl I've dated I'm the most compatible with this one by many miles. I'm simply trying to stay in as much control of the situation as I possible can be before looking elsewhere.

edit: yea i'm really toning this down.. i can see myself seething on paper lol. nonetheless i'm a bad-ass writer, don't deny it.

Thanks!
 

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No drama, no nothing. totally positive vibes. Done with this ****. I think I handled it well. As a refresher - Open-relationship, it escalated mutually. Things got really romantic, but ultimately she wasn't ready to commit while off doing whatever. I'm backing off. Given the nature of our relationship we have written long essays and the like before expressing all kinds of nonsense. this is no different..it's actually on the short side. I'm happy with this. Back to banging other chicks, lol.

Girlx- I’m going to keep this short, simple, and to the point. :) I’m going to back wayyyy up on my end. I think our romance has created an unhealthy affection, and I’m unable to continue giving as I have until you are ready to reciprocate in kind.

That being said, I encourage you to mete out whatever purpose you set to fulfill, and I challenge you (seriously) to keep the memory of what we can achieve alive and show me that you want to pick up where we left off no sooner than when you’re ready. No pressure applied. I’ll keep the memory of what we can create together in the back of my mind, and I trust you’ll do the same but know that there will be no holding back on my end, and when greener pastures grow, I will pursue them.

I think this will make both of us happy in the present, and if you desire to continue this in the future, we'll take things one step at a time. :) You have my email address should you still care to share your adventures with me. You’ll probably get another letter from me - Leave it sealed and perhaps we’ll open it together one day.
 

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I'm not in denial, lol. I used open relationship in a sense that there was no physical commitment. Whatever you want to call it we started out ****ing.

Started to get to know each other better and things went from there, but that premise never really changed, we actually grew close, but yea.. she wants to have her cake and eat it too.. so I'm backing the hell away.
 

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I also get the feeling you're in denial-she's leaving and you don't want to lose her, we get that. If she was really into you she would have gave you the opportunity to take it a step further, i.e. LTR or at least dropped hints that that is what she wants. Sounds like you were merely a FB for her my man and you got way more invested than she did. You both had fun with each other and just leave it at that. As far as the letter goes, I think you're being a bit too serious, just say hey have a good trip or something like that. If it's meant to be than it will happen, but she is leaving so it's pretty much a done deal at least for the time being.
 

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Sounds pretty simple... You want a committment, and she doesn't (with you). Everything else is just over-analytical fluff. She's not ready, and what you have is so special is an excuse to keep you around without committing. You'll see all the contradictions and mixed signals in her response - without any desire. What you have is what you have, and you will be wasting time trying to pursuade her into more (while making it seem like you're not). She sounds emotionally detached, not too interested, etc - which allows her to think with her HEAD. That's why her response is so dry. She's not excited, trying to push for a relationship with you, wanting to see you with enthusiasm and passion, spilling her heart out (at all) etc. She has all the deciding power, and probably knows that you're the pursuer who wants more. Of course, she wants things to stay as they are. They all do in these situations.

This is why you DON'T give your heart to somebody you're not in an actual relationship with. While you MIGHT think things are progressing, getting deeper and more real, and the bond is getting closer - you're simply giving (and risking) more - while still receiving the same. It ends up one-sided without mutual feelings on their end. They still remain emotionally detached, uncertain, not ready, blah blah. Been there.

This is one of those "it feels like being in a relationship - except not" situations, and making things out to be bigger than they are in your head. Naturally, you want the feelings to be the same, but they're not. Asking where you stand, taking time away from each other to see how you feel, saying you won't wait around forever, and discussing all these things doesn't help - nor does acting more relationshipy in the situations you have. Everything you're doing is pushing for committment - whether you realize it or not. She "understands", likes you a lot, but isn't ready.

She'll never be ready, and isn't interested in more than an FWB situation with you. All these things you are doing is probably pushing her away more and more (emotionally). That doesn't mean she doesn't still want sex, have you act like an SO without committment, keep you focused on her, and anything else you allow. Everyone likes the attention, to be pursued, and wanted for committment.

People who are into FWB situations usually aren't relationship material, anyway. There's a REASON they get involved in these situations, and act as they do. Their emotions are usually shallow and fleeting, they're addicted to the chase and challenge, want what they can't have, trust (and other) issues, etc, etc, etc. Mixed messages, uncertainty, not ready claims come with the territory. Don't assume she's not a slut, either.

Ironically, you're the same way, and attracted to her for the same reasons. Heh... heh...
 

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Excellent advice guys. I've come to a similar realization that Floyd has put forth. Yea she many never be ready, and I'm not going to put any hope or stock into it, therefor my indifference will stave off feelings in any event.

Yea I'm not letting her think I'm going to push this any further. Steps have been taken to backpedal and it's in a good place.

If she comes back and wants to ****, then whatever - she'll get nothing more than that. No emotional anything. if she wants more then we'll start from step 1, and progress like a normal couple.

Either way I'm not proceeding or attempting to escalate it further until she makes things clear, and I'm not going to be a friend. anything else she puts into this is done knowing that I've moved on emotionally, and its up to her to keep any emotions alive.

Oh and she probably will be a slut - if she comes around looking for more she's being treated like one until the 'sup slut' heebeegeebees wear off, rofl.

Excellent advice.
 

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K-mart said:
Excellent advice guys. I've come to a similar realization that Floyd has put forth. Yea she many never be ready, and I'm not going to put any hope or stock into it, therefor my indifference will stave off feelings in any event.
Good for you, man.

Personally, since you dig her more than she digs you, I would recommend that you drop this girl but, that's up to you.

Also, learn not to fall of the Sex = Love Fallacy™. A woman can fuck you and not love you. Yes. I know it sounds nuts but it happens.

Read this response of mine to another case. It might be helpful...
 
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