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guys, any advise how to proceed with someone who's in the process of separation yet both of you know that your current relationship may lead to more than just friends?
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"In the process of" that implies to me he is still living with someone or she doesn't know he wants out........

How would you feel if you were her?
Nothing is to be said that process will be completed
Are there children involed

there are lots of questions.......my answer to your question would be..........

at arms lenght.
wave almera
he's been out the house since more than a month and yes, the only thing keeps him so far is the thought of his 3 yo son.

arms length, noted, captain cheers
I was, and am separated from my wife even though until recently we still shared the same house. Strange - I know.

But I was quite happy to introduce ex to anyone that I was close with - even stranger?

If he has only left a month don't rush things - Folk have a habit of trying to work things out and getting back together. I was six months separated before I joined the dating scene and we had talked long and hard to see if we could work things out.

In the end we "separated" or at least stayed separately in different parts off the house and had our own lives.

My current partner has met my ex several times and they get on well together.

After 1 Month - don't rush in.

z
marshmallow With only a month and a 3 yo there I would protect and prepare myself for some hardship. You would be wise to do the same.......

I wish you happiness beer
Marsh...been on both sides...don't rush, a recall 3 a tricky/tender age...care is need, plus time...
Hi Z wave
Glad that everything works well with you hug
They say there will come rainbow after the rain!
I got a little emotional today and asked perhaps would be better if we took some time away and stop communicating for awhile hehehe
almera indeed, decided to take some time off from communicating for awhile cheers
wishing you well too!
wave MT
Noted cheers
He needs to resolve things first.
I was getting too close as he is very open and always updated me with every details, sometimes things i feel i don't need to know. I respect his openess but i also feel i need to protect me-self before tis gone too far.
There are plenty single available men Mash but ot satisfy every girl he should have few at a time something girls don't really like.
Go for it if that's the case.
Boy cheering ah guys with their girlfriends, tight competition these days
I shall proceed with caution, wish me luck hug
hi Marshmallow...

The only thing i can advise to you is to listen to what your heart is saying..If you feel that he was a man worth keeping and you want to be with for the rest of your life then you have to hold on him, however you also have to be assured if he really is in the process of separation..
And the girls tend to flock around the taken ones. Guess that myth is true. Or is it that it's only 15% good guys around. Know the girls prefer that last explenation.

I'd like to know: have you thought about what it is that you have that is better than the other woman?
U dont have to tell us what it is that is better in you (for him) but i only want to advice you to think through that.

Have you adviced him on how to deal with his relationship yet?
Been his advicer?
Dear Marshmallow, at your place I would make sure he doesn't need me as a rebound/to cheer him up.
As I am very vulnerable about being the only one, I prefer a man who has totally overcome his previous relationship(s). I give ALL my love and attention and expect the same.
I like you for that Ariel. Show your sincere heart innit!
Since i miss 10k i throw in this one: moping moping

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Thank you Morgen! Yes where is our mopping friend? mumbling blues confused
Jana & Morgen
I miss 10k too!! moping moping
Where is he, does anybody know? wow
Hi Sinoako hug
Thanks for the advise.

Sometimes the heart isn't as smart as the mind hehehe always trying my best to keep them balance. I know, easier said than done indeed laugh
He's a keeper, that's why I'm keeping in mind the best way to proceed both for his and my own good.
I believe what he needs right now is a good friend who can listen which I've been trying too, however, both he and I know that I may not be the best choice right now as I do have feelings for him blushing
Best I can do is to start keeping my distant and give him more space to resolve his issues :)

Hope you're having a great day out there teddybear
Jana hug

I genuinely believe what he needs right now is a good friend to just listen to him.
He's been very open even with details that I feel I don't need to know laugh

I've tried to be a good listener, however, as today he's having another drama episode which the lady lied to him, yet again, guess I just feel I had enough and they really need to just resolve their own drama moping


LOL on the note about 10k!
He's prolly on one of his funky adventures, hope he'd be back soon...
Last time we message was when his blog about bobbies got deleted by the mods laugh
Missed his wonderfully unique ways of thinking hahahaha
But sometimes we also have to consider what's inside of us rather than being practical..Otherwise, we will regret the decision we made..grin If he still in the process of separation and still living with someone, there is still a possibility of reconciliation .. I don't want to discourage but why not try to look at other prospective man..I know there's a lot out there applause
Hi Marsh. You are a nice and kind girl who deserve more than that. He will figure his life out sonner or later but Im sure you will find a single decent gentelman happy to know you. teddybear teddybear
Sinoako cheers
Sometimes I wonder myself where did my conscience go dunno
Agreed, lots of fish in the sea, away swimming we go yay
wave MM

I would say prepare yourself for the worst scenario and if its the opposite then you will be twice as happy. Take care..hug
Marita teddybear
I could be swimming in a small pond for such a big fish like me laugh
Always keep an open option to other sweet single guys out there, oh where art tho Romeo sad flower
Stony hug
As a pessimist I try my best not to really focusing preparing for the worst laugh
Wonder if you would also find this video interesting -pardon the geeky me-
Tali Sharot: The optimism bias
Dear Jana,
Told him that he needs to resolve their drama on their own; that we need some time away and avoid communicating for awhile, hope am not being harsh.... grin
Motivation is always good .. handshake
You see Stony, this is exactly why I need more single men like you to live in Jakarta.
We need guys to make ourlives more simple hug
scold more is not good... I say go for quality instead of quantity,,,wink wink hug
good advise, stony hug
thank you!

off to bed now everybody, be back soon teddybear
Dear Marshmallow, you are not harsh, I am sure he understood it! Wish you luck and things to develop in the best way! hug teddybear
Take your time..give him that time to sort things out clearly..and for you as well.i believe in time you will find the answer...and then you may decide wisely...:) don't be too vulnerable in this situation. Your heart may say something, and yur mind otherwise..which ever way..take time.. Only time can tell..:)) all the best!!! Hugs..xx
1stly i want to know how do you know this man? personally i never make friends with men that are married or in a relationship even @ work i would keep it professional! i was raised not to even sit even sit on a married couples bed when ur a single women
Neng,,,si orang it entu,ya? Hhhhaddeeehhug
Push him to hurry up and seperate, give him an ultimatum followed by threats of your going to leave him. You may be trying to catch a dead horse otherwise. Oh...dont forget, to ask him for an engaugement ring too when and if he seperates from his ex act...Just my opinon...wave

Good luck with which ever way you decide to go... lips
@ Marshmallow : Just be careful of the rebound relationship. Keep it slowly but sure. Know more about him first before jump too far. Wish you luck, girl! hug
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