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Sanity Claws

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3. Sorry you are going through this
Fri Apr 23, 2021, 07:26 AM
Apr 2021

It is hard to figure out what exactly was going on in her heart and her mind.
She was interested in pursuing a relationship with you and by the time she got to the point of showing up at your house without anything happening, she gave up. She thought this is just too hard; I'm moving on to someone who can appreciate me.
She might also have thought that she shouldn't put so much effort in pursuing you now that she has another job, where she can meet new men, and that the pandemic is receding, she can meet new folks outside of work.

She may have already found that new man. Why else would she have said no telephone calls? IMO, she didn't want her new love interest hearing a call between you and her.

I don't think feeling like the adult in the relationship while she acts like a 15 year old is helpful. She has decided to move on. Some people totally ghost another at that point. She has instead minimized contact with you.

But the point is you want her back, whether as a friend or romantic interest. Stay in touch but only occasionally and only with upbeat messages.
Can you send her a gift to congratulate her on her new job? She gave you gifts.
Can you give a small party and invite her? Probably not while the pandemic is going on but you could say you would like to hold a party and have her come and invite her Mom too. You could make it sound like a fun thing to look forward to. You could ask for her ideas and have fun planning to celebrate all the good things in life -- the end of the pandemic, her new job, etc.







My guess is that she has met someone else. Croney Apr 2021 #1
Thanks for your comments Croney. ClusterFreak Apr 2021 #16
Could be Delarage Apr 2021 #2
Hi Delarage, and thanks for responding. ClusterFreak Apr 2021 #17
Sorry you are going through this Sanity Claws Apr 2021 #3
Thanks Sanity Claws, I appreciate your words of support and understanding. ClusterFreak Apr 2021 #18
You can't know her motives in this. Because of that, you can't judge them. And she Scrivener7 Apr 2021 #4
Scrivener7... ClusterFreak Apr 2021 #29
It's possible that other events in her life have caused this change. Earth-shine Apr 2021 #5
I would take issue with the characterization of her acting like a 15 year old. She has decided to Scrivener7 Apr 2021 #8
I agree NT Rorey Apr 2021 #13
Thanks Earth-shine... ClusterFreak Apr 2021 #19
I'm going to offer you some foolproof advice on how to meet women. Earth-shine Apr 2021 #31
I think you make a lot of sense! ClusterFreak Apr 2021 #35
No simple answer, and no simple solution Rorey Apr 2021 #6
I am so sorry to hear what you've gone through yourself Rorey... ClusterFreak Apr 2021 #20
Sometimes we don't get answers Rorey Apr 2021 #30
It's clear that my story has stirred up some unresolved feelings for you about your own... ClusterFreak Apr 2021 #33
It sounds like you're making great progress Rorey Apr 2021 #38
you sound like the perfect gentleman, if that offends her then it says more about... samnsara Apr 2021 #7
I appreciate your comments samnsara.... ClusterFreak Apr 2021 #21
Let it go SheltieLover Apr 2021 #9
SheltieLover, your assessment of the psychology at play here makes a lot of sense.... ClusterFreak Apr 2021 #22
Hold on. You kinda glossed over a seemingly important detail. intrepidity Apr 2021 #10
Hi intrepidity... ClusterFreak Apr 2021 #23
I'm sorry, but I'm afraid you're going to have to let this one go. Ocelot II Apr 2021 #11
Ocelot II... ClusterFreak Apr 2021 #24
It hurts now but I promise you will get over it and move on. Ocelot II Apr 2021 #27
Replace "her" with "him" and re-evaluate. Midnight Writer Apr 2021 #12
Thanks for your comments Midnight Writer... ClusterFreak Apr 2021 #25
Sorry you are hurting. Stop. RegularJam Apr 2021 #14
Thanks, RegularJam... ClusterFreak Apr 2021 #26
Having to listened to hundred of these kinds of radio calls... Phentex Apr 2021 #15
Great insight Phentex.... ClusterFreak Apr 2021 #28
ClusterFreak... LuckyCharms Apr 2021 #32
Great post and great insight LuckyCharms.... ClusterFreak Apr 2021 #34
No, don't do that. Leave her alone. Don't try to get her to do anything. Ocelot II Apr 2021 #37
I hear you, but I was really only talking about a chance meeting... ClusterFreak Apr 2021 #41
Agree 100%. nt LuckyCharms Apr 2021 #45
LuckyCharms, your situation with your friend Rorey Apr 2021 #39
Hi Rorey LuckyCharms Apr 2021 #44
I'm glad you're okay. Rorey Apr 2021 #46
Could it possibly be this? A story from 2 1/2 men where Paget Brewster Maraya1969 Apr 2021 #36
Oh damn... ClusterFreak Apr 2021 #40
So... to summarize... ClusterFreak Apr 2021 #42
I'm with those above who have advised you to move on and not try to contact her. Aristus Apr 2021 #47
We're all pulling for you! And.........don't think to much! Maraya1969 Apr 2021 #43
I woke up this morning... ClusterFreak Apr 2021 #48
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