- Date posted
- 22h
Spinning out
So yesterday I was spinning out because I watched a video about relationships that made one of my old obsessions return. For some context, this is about my ex, we broke up about 2 months ago, but went back to being friends a week later. Talked for a little bit but then stopped, and about 3 weeks ago he reached out again to say hi, I haven’t responded to him. What led to the breakup? I told him how I liked the attention I got from some creepy guy (I didn’t flirt with him, I told him to back off and everything, my problem was that I liked the attention and that I didn’t leave right away and stood around longer than I should have). And he figured it was because he’s been busy with work and school and thought his lack of attention to me was behind it. But I think (and I never told him this) it’s because I just liked the feeling of being wanted ( I hate saying that). that creepy guy is an emotional support volunteer from 7 cups. I came there because the night before, I had an argument with my ex that left me feeling pretty upset and unheard and I really wanted someone to talk to, but didn’t know who to go to. I was hoping I’d be set up with someone I would trust to be professional and compassionate, as you can see that didn’t happen. That guy started asking me weird questions, I don’t exactly remember what he asked but he said something really weird, I think he asked if I was in Highschool or something?? I forgot. I do know he was trying to hit on me after I made it CLEAR I was in a relationship. I told the guy to back off but he just didn’t stop. In the moment I realized I was kinda liking the fact that he wanted me??? Idk what the heck that was but I DID NOT like that, and tried to shove it aside and continue the conversation. That was wrong because in turn that just fueled that gross feeling, even though I tried desperately to erase it and forget it wasnt there. On top of that I was bewildered and almost amused by how absolutely absurd all of this was, I mean why would someone hit on someone who’s in a RELATIONSHIP whilst they’re in such a vulnerable moment?? It was so manipulative and disgusting. I tried to magnify those two feelings (the bewilderment and the amusement) because I was feeling a lot of disgust and shame for the other feeling (liking the feeling of being wanted). All of that had me stick around longer than I should have and it feels so gross and wrong.. The conversation lasted very briefly because eventually the guy left after I told him I wasn’t willing to cheat on my ex with him. when I came to my ex about liking the attention from that guy and how the interaction went down, I knew my exs lack of attention wasnt the reason behind why I liked it and why I stayed longer than I should have. And when my ex told me it was the reason why, I didn’t speak up and explain that wasnt true. I should have done it in the moment but I was scared (not an excuse) to tell him because I didn’t want him to get mad at me or yell at me (also not an excuse). And now I’m once again thinking I should confess all this to him so that he doesn’t feel like it’s his fault… idk if I should or shouldn’t idk if he even blames himself for the breakup or if he beats himself over it, or if he’s done with it and he’s grieved it and moved on. Idk if it’s necessary now.. but I’m spinning out over it because I can’t seem to let go of this.