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Sandy Cooper
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Default Mar 21, 2018 at 01:08 PM
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I am finding myself backing away drastically from a relationship that isn’t bad at all in any way. I don’t have a reason why I changed my view on him overnight. I seems like when it got to be stronger I started looking for faults in him and couldn’t find any. I’ve had some serious upsets in relationships in the past but can’t see how this would affect me now. Is there something wrong with being ok with being single? And changing my mind overnight? I thought men only had these problems. A bit confusing
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Default Mar 22, 2018 at 05:17 AM
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I am finding myself backing away drastically from a relationship that isn’t bad at all in any way. I don’t have a reason why I changed my view on him overnight. I seems like when it got to be stronger I started looking for faults in him and couldn’t find any. I’ve had some serious upsets in relationships in the past but can’t see how this would affect me now. Is there something wrong with being ok with being single? And changing my mind overnight? I thought men only had these problems. A bit confusing
There is nothing wrong with being single but if you changed your view in one night--try to examine why. Did he say something shortly before or did you sense an attitude from him that was negative? He could have reminded you of someone else such as a parent who you have unresolved issues with.

Have you told this bf anything? I recommend thinking and sleeping on it for a few nights. Really examine your feelings before totally walking away.
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Default Mar 22, 2018 at 05:23 AM
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There is nothing wrong with being Ok single. But yes, DO examine your thoughts and feelings more before jumping ship from the relationship.

You may have unresolved issues from past relationships that are making you fearful. Unresolved issues do creep into to the next relationship.

Do you have a therapist? It may be helpful to work through this with a T before deciding to do anything drastic. You may regret it later if you lose a good relationship. That would be my main concern.
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Default Apr 03, 2018 at 10:34 PM
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You mentioned that you can't find faults in him...it could be commitment issues but do think about what was said in your conversations with him that has made you feel this way... I have commitment issues and I do tend to find faults in people..some being faults that would make me feel okay if it didn't work out.
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Default Jul 17, 2018 at 04:53 PM
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I can relate on two fronts. I was the guy that typically dated a week then gone ( in my youth) . Im in my 50's now and have been dating and am engaged. I feel I have made incredible progress and dont create cognitive distortions anymore and when I do, I see them for what they are. Sadly she backed out of a recent house purchase leaving me on the other side of the coin and I can see her "over night" change. Im hoping both time, understanding and time on this site will help.
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Default Jul 17, 2018 at 04:56 PM
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Communicate your feelings. One big road block is not talking to him/her about your issue.
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