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Recent content by Rise from the ashes

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    How to move forward

    Thank you, Cosmo. I know you can't change anyone but yourself (and sometimes even that seems impossible). I am sure the pain will eventually subside. I know there is no hope of him ever truly loving me again. I am just having a hard time letting go and moving on. I am trying my best to...
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    How to move forward

    Thank you Cosmo and Beverly for your input. It definitely gives me something to think about. At this point, I have given up on us being anything more than friends. What is sad is that we had so much more and I miss the closeness and intimacy with him. When I see him now, it is awkward...
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    How to move forward

    I think my biggest question/concern is: Is it hurting us more by remaining in touch? I still have feelings for him so it has been hard for me to be his friend. We didn't start out that way. It's awkward. I hurts to think about never talking to him again but it also hurts knowing we don't...
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    How to move forward

    Thank you, Judge and WYV. I have never been very good at patience, but know I need to change that. Not just for this situation, but for my life and peace of mind in general. We still talk and get together, mostly by my initiation, and I don't try to pressure him or have "heavy emotional...
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    How to move forward

    Thank you, Judge. I completely agree with you. It's difficult because he was so caring and affectionate until things drastically changed. I have never been with someone with AS and I am learning. I am afraid by my agreeing to be his friend, I have ruined any chance of being more. Can...
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    How to move forward

    Also, he has been diagnosed as a high-functioning Aspie.
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    How to move forward

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    How to move forward

    I met my ex almost 2 years ago while we were both separated from our spouses. I divorced my husband during that time and the ex was still figuring out how to work out his divorce. He has kids and I have none. We are both in our 40's. About 4 months ago, he finally was ready to start the...
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