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lbrockman2197
lbrockman2197 Posts: 10 Member
My boyfriend told me a couple days ago that our relationship won’t last til next month because I recently decided to be abstinent. But yesterday he took me on this amazing date. He gave me valentines gifts, took me to a nice Italian dinner and belted songs in the car with me. I love him but if he’s serious I don’t know what to do. Why’s he sending me mixed signals?
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  • TorontoDiane
    TorontoDiane Posts: 1,413 Member
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    mixed signals happen when communication breaks down... it happens far too often sadly
  • Adventurista
    Adventurista Posts: 418 Member
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    Hold your ground. Pressure does not equal real respect.
  • glassyo
    glassyo Posts: 7,595 Member
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    He was hoping you'd reconsider putting out if he wowed you.

    Is this decision a temporary thing?
  • Songbird_30
    Songbird_30 Posts: 20 Member
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    He made the effort to see if you might change your mind.
    He shouldn’t give you ultimatums it’s your body and your decision, if he truly cares he will respect it.
  • itchmyTwitch
    itchmyTwitch Posts: 3,811 Member
    edited February 18
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    Revolu7 wrote: »
    My boyfriend told me a couple days ago that our relationship won’t last til next month because I recently decided to be abstinent. But yesterday he took me on this amazing date. He gave me valentines gifts, took me to a nice Italian dinner and belted songs in the car with me. I love him but if he’s serious I don’t know what to do. Why’s he sending me mixed signals?

    Were you always abstinent in this relationship or is it something you changed in the relationship recently? You of course have every right to make your own decisions on your body and beliefs. Any one who cares about you should respect this. However, in an adult relationship if a dynamic of it changes where one party is no longer happy, that party has every right to not want to be in the relationship any longer. Respect goes both ways. And difference in beleifs on what is important to a relationship should be respected on both sides.

    I would add this. If you were always abstinent in your relationship then your bf knew what was up and should not have a problem with it now. Also, if he is trying to manipulate you to try and change your mind that is a d nozzle move and you should kick him to the curb.

    As an adult a person has every right to say i do not want to be in a sexless relationship just as much as someone that says they want to be abstinent. The only thing that each has to do is respect the opinion of each other.

    That’s a good point

    Something about this post tingles my Spidey senses
  • Revolu7
    Revolu7 Posts: 1,016 Member
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    Revolu7 wrote: »
    My boyfriend told me a couple days ago that our relationship won’t last til next month because I recently decided to be abstinent. But yesterday he took me on this amazing date. He gave me valentines gifts, took me to a nice Italian dinner and belted songs in the car with me. I love him but if he’s serious I don’t know what to do. Why’s he sending me mixed signals?

    Were you always abstinent in this relationship or is it something you changed in the relationship recently? You of course have every right to make your own decisions on your body and beliefs. Any one who cares about you should respect this. However, in an adult relationship if a dynamic of it changes where one party is no longer happy, that party has every right to not want to be in the relationship any longer. Respect goes both ways. And difference in beleifs on what is important to a relationship should be respected on both sides.

    I would add this. If you were always abstinent in your relationship then your bf knew what was up and should not have a problem with it now. Also, if he is trying to manipulate you to try and change your mind that is a d nozzle move and you should kick him to the curb.

    As an adult a person has every right to say i do not want to be in a sexless relationship just as much as someone that says they want to be abstinent. The only thing that each has to do is respect the opinion of each other.

    That’s a good point

    Something about this post tingles my Spidey senses

    Yup, i get that feeling too
  • cowsfan12
    cowsfan12 Posts: 6,042 Member
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    Revolu7 wrote: »
    My boyfriend told me a couple days ago that our relationship won’t last til next month because I recently decided to be abstinent. But yesterday he took me on this amazing date. He gave me valentines gifts, took me to a nice Italian dinner and belted songs in the car with me. I love him but if he’s serious I don’t know what to do. Why’s he sending me mixed signals?

    Were you always abstinent in this relationship or is it something you changed in the relationship recently? You of course have every right to make your own decisions on your body and beliefs. Any one who cares about you should respect this. However, in an adult relationship if a dynamic of it changes where one party is no longer happy, that party has every right to not want to be in the relationship any longer. Respect goes both ways. And difference in beleifs on what is important to a relationship should be respected on both sides.

    I would add this. If you were always abstinent in your relationship then your bf knew what was up and should not have a problem with it now. Also, if he is trying to manipulate you to try and change your mind that is a d nozzle move and you should kick him to the curb.

    As an adult a person has every right to say i do not want to be in a sexless relationship just as much as someone that says they want to be abstinent. The only thing that each has to do is respect the opinion of each other.

    That’s a good point

    Something about this post tingles my Spidey senses

    I always assume these are troll post - but hopefully it works out for op
  • PaperDoll_
    PaperDoll_ Posts: 32,845 Member
    edited February 19
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    😐
  • cowsfan12
    cowsfan12 Posts: 6,042 Member
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    PaperDoll_ wrote: »
    😐

    You give the best advice !
  • PaperDoll_
    PaperDoll_ Posts: 32,845 Member
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    cowsfan12 wrote: »
    PaperDoll_ wrote: »
    😐

    You give the best advice !

    Thank you. And I just want you to know, we can continue to be friends whether you put out of not. 🤗

    Though some chocolate once in awhile would be nice.
  • cowsfan12
    cowsfan12 Posts: 6,042 Member
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    PaperDoll_ wrote: »
    cowsfan12 wrote: »
    PaperDoll_ wrote: »
    😐

    You give the best advice !

    Thank you. And I just want you to know, we can continue to be friends whether you put out of not. 🤗

    Though some chocolate once in awhile would be nice.

    How do you feel about sweeet and sour candies ?? Sour straws - sour patch kids and what not - otherwise I guess I’ll have to put out 🤷‍♂️
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 48,523 Member
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    Sex is very important to me. So if all of a sudden the decision of my SO was to abstain from having it, then I would likely move on.
    But this doesn't sound like an adult relationship.

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  • glassyo
    glassyo Posts: 7,595 Member
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    Isn't lent coming up? That's what I was thinking.
  • PaperDoll_
    PaperDoll_ Posts: 32,845 Member
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    cowsfan12 wrote: »
    PaperDoll_ wrote: »
    cowsfan12 wrote: »
    PaperDoll_ wrote: »
    😐

    You give the best advice !

    Thank you. And I just want you to know, we can continue to be friends whether you put out of not. 🤗

    Though some chocolate once in awhile would be nice.

    How do you feel about sweeet and sour candies ?? Sour straws - sour patch kids and what not - otherwise I guess I’ll have to put out 🤷‍♂️

    No sour candies! When should I expect you?
  • avamurawski123
    avamurawski123 Posts: 4 Member
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    Relationship are hard but he might be confused himself.
  • PaperDoll_
    PaperDoll_ Posts: 32,845 Member
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    My boyfriend told me a couple days ago that our relationship won’t last til next month because I recently decided to be abstinent. But yesterday he took me on this amazing date. He gave me valentines gifts, took me to a nice Italian dinner and belted songs in the car with me. I love him but if he’s serious I don’t know what to do. Why’s he sending me mixed signals?

    In all seriousness, I’m very sorry your boyfriend lost both his hands. It’s probably been hard for him to adapt. ❤️
  • PaperDoll_
    PaperDoll_ Posts: 32,845 Member
    edited February 19
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    PaperDoll_ wrote: »
    My boyfriend told me a couple days ago that our relationship won’t last til next month because I recently decided to be abstinent. But yesterday he took me on this amazing date. He gave me valentines gifts, took me to a nice Italian dinner and belted songs in the car with me. I love him but if he’s serious I don’t know what to do. Why’s he sending me mixed signals?

    In all seriousness, I’m very sorry your boyfriend lost both his hands. It’s probably been hard for him to adapt. ❤️

    Also, without the use of his hands, I can see why you don’t mind abstaining. 🤭 Okay I’m done now.. 🚪 🦒
  • itchmyTwitch
    itchmyTwitch Posts: 3,811 Member
    edited February 19
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    glassyo wrote: »
    Isn't lent coming up? That's what I was thinking.

    It’s Lent now, except I don’t think you count Sundays. Oh wait. It’s Monday isn’t it
  • itchmyTwitch
    itchmyTwitch Posts: 3,811 Member
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    PaperDoll_ wrote: »
    My boyfriend told me a couple days ago that our relationship won’t last til next month because I recently decided to be abstinent. But yesterday he took me on this amazing date. He gave me valentines gifts, took me to a nice Italian dinner and belted songs in the car with me. I love him but if he’s serious I don’t know what to do. Why’s he sending me mixed signals?

    In all seriousness, I’m very sorry your boyfriend lost both his hands. It’s probably been hard for him to adapt. ❤️

    I think I missed that chapter