Asked by Charmed 0211 on
Should I stay?
My b/f of 6 months (we're both almost 50 yrs old) told me he's empty inside, cares for me very much, but can't say he love me and is concerned with what's wrong with him.
He told me that maybe he's missing the fireworks or butterflies and isn't even sure that's the issue.
Yet this man is affectionate, calls me everyday without fail, holds me when I'm upset, includes me with his family, does everything a man does when he loves you.
My personal feeling is that he hasn't dealt with the rejection he felt when his ex left him even though it has been 10 years. He is still very bitter and she is still around and calls even though his children are both in their 20's.
So, do I wait to see if this changes? He doesn't want me to go anywhere, he said he isn't going anywhere and that he enjoys being with me all the time...when we were first together he couldn't get enough of me and now after 6 months I know that the honeymoon period is over, but then again I AM a practical woman.
So..thoughts?
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If you care about him and he makes you happy then I think you should stay with him. You're not actually unhappy in the relationship are you? It might be a good idea to be supportive and encourage him to seek therapy for his depression/feeling of emptiness. Whatever he's going through is tough and even though he doesn't say it, it's clear that he cares about you very much or he wouldn't act like he does.