Whelp. Its going down. After giving space to my avoidant gf, she ready to talk and give me her decision on whether she wants to commit or end. Wish me luck fellow fishies. Hoping for the best expecting the worst

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I agree with you all but sometimes the heart gives what the brain says makes no sense

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Someone did that to me last week. It made me spiral for couple of days because we want to believe in people. It finally striked me (thanks to all the therapy) that I was giving them all the power and I wouldn’t want that behavior ie wait for days in suspense for for someone to reach out. If nothing, I’m proud of asking/standing up for what I need. I can process rest in therapy.

Why are you giving her so much power on yourself/your well being?

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OP - how did your conversation with your avoidant gf go?

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That's extremely strange for someone to tell you they've made a decision and then to keep you in suspense over it.

Wishing you a good outcome, OP. Don't let other people hold unearned power over you.

Im a sucker for her. Last convo made her realize a lot of things about her avoidant behavior. She asked me for space and time to think and I couldn’t help but give it to her

Good luck

My ex-gf, a dismissive avoidant, abruptly blindsided me and discarded me 3 weeks ago. I thought we were doing great, talked about marriage and the future. One day she decided to throw everything away bc of her fear of losing independence in a relationship… hurting bad right now.

I’m sorry D1. I promise it’s going to get better. Please sit with your feelings. It’s so bloody tough to go through this. I applaud you for posting here.

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