
ashley1734
@ashley1734
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Posted by tizianiCan you elaborate on that?
Just controlling behaviour with minimal effort.

Posted by tizianiExactly why I was so confused and eye rolling him the entire time. He told me he wasn't sure this would work out but he wants to be friends so I said ok I need some time to make that transition and then he says ok but then this might not work, I'm like I know you dumb ass you just said you don't think this will work! F**k!Posted by ashley1734I mean his behaviour is controlling.Posted by tizianiCan you elaborate on that?
Just controlling behaviour with minimal effort.
As in, he's controlling my behavior or his behavior is controlling?
If he were being genuine about his "vulnerabilities" he would have been a-okay with you taking time to yourself.
But he subtly threatens "it" might not work out if you do take time to yourself. So he's not vulnerable at all. And frankly I don't know what "it" not working out would mean, because he's not offering to do anything. At all.click to expand

Posted by tizianiPosted by ashley1734Then youPosted by tizianiExactly why I was so confused and eye rolling him the entire time. He told me he wasn't sure this would work out but he wants to be friends so I said ok I need some time to make that transition and then he says ok but then this might not work, I'm like I know you dumb ass you just said you don't think this will work! F**k!Posted by ashley1734I mean his behaviour is controlling.Posted by tizianiCan you elaborate on that?
Just controlling behaviour with minimal effort.
As in, he's controlling my behavior or his behavior is controlling?
If he were being genuine about his "vulnerabilities" he would have been a-okay with you taking time to yourself.
But he subtly threatens "it" might not work out if you do take time to yourself. So he's not vulnerable at all. And frankly I don't know what "it" not working out would mean, because he's not offering to do anything. At all.click to expand
Not a chance. Just wasn't sure if I was missing something here


Posted by HappyCapperS**t man, that's tragic.
Power. Imo.
Posted by ashley1734I couldn't possibly know, ofc, because I don't know the guy, but I do believe most controlling behaviour stems from a want or a need to feel powerful in some way or another - I guess, feeling powerful is a good feeling...Posted by HappyCapperS**t man, that's tragic.
Power. Imo.
I wasn't trying to get him to commit to anything, he was the one always freely offering up his feelings. Then he got a little cold so I asked what was up and that's what I got.
We got along great, good sex, intelligent conversation, his friends loved me, etc. I can't imagine what he would want to wield power over but alright Hitler, I bid you adew.click to expand
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Shit he said in one converstion:
"We have a natural connection."
"I have strong feelings for you but I'm not sure we'd work out in the long run."
"I'm scared of wasting anymore of my time in a relationship that may not work in the end."
"I want to continue our friendship because if things don't work out between us then I think we still have a great shot at a very long and strong friendship"
"I have a lot of feelings for you but I kept them to myself"
"Us not talking would kill any hope of it maybe working out in the near future" (after I responded that I wasn't ready to just be his friend, I would need some time)
"I'm not sure if it will work out but I still have a little hope"
"I'm tired of failed relationships which isn't fair to you or any other girl but that's my fault"
"I do want you to know that it's not easy for me either and I constantly think about you. That won't change any time soon."
"I don't know what to say because I don't want to upset you"
WHAT THE HELL.