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TOL: Thinking Out Loud Vol.2

maverick11
Member
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Why on earth can't people let things go? 

Not neccisarily smoking but anything really.

 

I have this complicated relationship, and in the beginning I was very stand offish and kinda closed to any affectoin this person who wanted to give it me, because I felt like I couldn't trust the gesture or the intent.

Now that I have grown and let alot of my fears go this person constantly wants to shove who I was back then in my face, because now, I am myself again and I am have developed a care for this perso. Anytime it gets to good, he decides to act high and mightly like I should have to do all this work to try an be with him because I wasn't very nice in beginning. 

All of this and it makes me want to cry cause it really is hurting me. I refuse to accept that I want to smoke because of this. Smoking isn't gonna make the hurt go away, but what it did do and I guess I have to find some alternative is it gave me a moment to step away from people around me and let it out...cause its easier to smoke and cry and people will leave you alone then to just go outside and bawl. 

idk just thinking out loud this makes me feel so anxious.

9 Comments
annb
Member
Oh boy this reminds me of my last relationship. Red flags!!!! Please beware!!! Mine Always complained that I "ignored him" when we first met. He ended up hurting me very badly. Started another relationship behind my back, unceremoniously dumped me and married her! Lots of ways he acted in the relationship (passive/aggressive?) and then the way it ended always seemed he was trying to get back at me!
maverick11
Member

I must be a glutton for punishment cause where he makes me feel so good, he turns around and decides that I am full of shit and selfish...I don't know why I don't just tell him to piss off....I guess I am still insecure and feel validated...idk...

annb
Member
Maverick I will just say think hard, and don't waste your time on people that don't bring out the best in you and you in them! :). I wasted many years to my great regret!
maverick11
Member

easier said than done and UGH 

annb
Member
I know Hon! But like quitting smoking it's worth it! :))))
maverick11
Member

I bought myself chocolate cake...

had the option to buy a pack but i chose cake

soooo, one small step to freeeeedom lol 

YoungAtHeart
Member

Cake?

maverick11
Member

Lol! @youngatheart

Cindy210
Member

Maverick - he says you treated him badly in the beginning by being very conservative?  He doesn't play fair.  You are conservative because of life's experiences.  He wormed his way through your guard and now he's doing the very thing you were protecting yourself from.  You didn't treat him "fair" in the beginning so he gets to treat you unfairly the rest of your life?  If he really cared about you, he would still be trying to heal you, not break you again.

Think carefully about this relationship.  You deserve better.

If this sounds harsh, its because it comes from a mother of 2 daughters.  Both girls have been through several rough relationships (one is married now and the other is in an iffy relationship).  It burns my butt when people cannot treat others fairly and respectfully.

If you dream of a happy life-long marriage, find a best friend that shares your views and interests.  Create a positive way to discuss heated subjects with ground rules that prevent punching below the belt (this may include walking away for a few hours).  Sometimes it is easier to be free of relationship complications than to be beaten down by an uncertain, unpredictable relationship.

Good luck and keep your quit!!