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- From: irving@halcyon.com (Larry Gilbert)
- Subject: Re: How to become free of need for relationships?
- Message-ID: <1992Nov23.043745.13071@nwnexus.WA.COM>
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- Organization: Northwest Nexus Inc. (206) 455-3505
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- Date: Mon, 23 Nov 1992 04:37:45 GMT
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- Someone out there may want to comment on or modify my advice, so I'm
- making it public. Disclaimer: I am not an experienced advice giver, but
- I play one on TV. :)
-
- It sounds to me like you and Amy expect different things out of your
- relationship. You are interested in her romantically (correct me if I'm
- wrong), she wants you for support when she goes through "crises" but
- isn't much interested in anything beyond that. If you are in fact
- interested in her romantically, you may need to lower your expectations,
- at least for a little while.
-
- In any case, if you want to continue your friendship, it would be a good
- idea to discuss your and Amy's expectations. Try not to be accusing in
- tone ("I always... but you never..."). It's best to talk about this
- with her when neither of you are angry or vulnerable. Make your needs
- and feelings clear, but also be understanding and receptive to hers.
- This will make finding solutions easier.
-
- Despite it all, you may decide you just aren't interested in continuing
- your "friendship". If you aren't, don't. If she is using you as a
- crutch, and you don't like it, you don't have to be there.
-
- Do what is best for YOU. If you are anxious about finding that mythical
- perfect SO, maybe you need to take a break from that for a while. Make
- some new friends. Do fun things with your guy friends. Or do things on
- your own; being alone is not necessarily a last resort, and it gives you
- the freedom to do things you enjoy most, on your time, without anyone
- bugging you! :)
-
- Again, like I said, someone may want to add to or dispute this advice, so
- stay tuned for a few days and see if any more ideas come in.
-
- --
- Larry Gilbert : irving@halcyon.com
- "We believe in GOOD jobs, FAIR jobs, and DIGNIFIED jobs for real wages. Oh,
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-