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Old 12-18-2017, 09:22 AM
 
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You know, sometimes, people just need some separation and some alone time.


Can you not go out and do your shopping by yourself? In another thread, you asserted that you were an adult. Be an adult, and let him have his space.

Then he needs to say this, instead of "Nah, I got stuff to do."
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Old 12-18-2017, 09:26 AM
 
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I was just texting my boyfriend and since I'm off today I told him I was going to come over. He said no because he has a lot of stuff to do. He said he's going to be Christmas Shopping and then meeting up with his friend to have lunch.....then said he's gonna go home to work on his house and then probably do some more Christmas Shopping. My problem is, he can't find time for me at all today? I like Christmas Shopping too and need to finish, why won't he invite me to go.....I know he's not buying a gift for me, he already has my gift.

I'm annoyed, I haven't seen him all week. I want to tell him I'm annoyed but I don't want to start a fight. I don't see why I can't go over there.....its not like I'd be bothering him...... I have homework to do, I can do it while he works on the house. He said maybe tomorrow. I don't like the word maybe.
Codependent much?
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Old 12-18-2017, 10:12 AM
 
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I was just texting my boyfriend and since I'm off today I told him I was going to come over. He said no because he has a lot of stuff to do. He said he's going to be Christmas Shopping and then meeting up with his friend to have lunch.....then said he's gonna go home to work on his house and then probably do some more Christmas Shopping. My problem is, he can't find time for me at all today? I like Christmas Shopping too and need to finish, why won't he invite me to go.....I know he's not buying a gift for me, he already has my gift.

I'm annoyed, I haven't seen him all week. I want to tell him I'm annoyed but I don't want to start a fight. I don't see why I can't go over there.....its not like I'd be bothering him...... I have homework to do, I can do it while he works on the house. He said maybe tomorrow. I don't like the word maybe.
Somebody is possessive!


Let the dude have fun Christmas shopping and enjoy a lunch with friends. Get your little possessive daggers out of his back and let the dude breathe. Your relationship will be the healthier for it.


ho ho ho
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Old 12-18-2017, 11:13 AM
 
Location: North Idaho
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People do go Christmas shopping without their partner, I don't find that very alarming. Christmas and birthdays tend to be secretive times in the year as presents and surprises get planned.

Unless this happens all the time, I don't see any issue.

If you aren't getting enough attention to make you happy, be aware it will never get any better. While courting, people are on their best behavior. Once your relationship is secured, he is going to take more personal time, not less
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Old 12-18-2017, 11:23 AM
 
Location: Cleveland and Columbus OH
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People do go Christmas shopping without their partner, I don't find that very alarming. Christmas and birthdays tend to be secretive times in the year as presents and surprises get planned.

Unless this happens all the time, I don't see any issue.

If you aren't getting enough attention to make you happy, be aware it will never get any better. While courting, people are on their best behavior. Once your relationship is secured, he is going to take more personal time, not less
Nobody should want or need the level of attention suggested by OP.
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Old 12-18-2017, 11:48 AM
 
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I was just texting my boyfriend and since I'm off today I told him I was going to come over. He said no because he has a lot of stuff to do. He said he's going to be Christmas Shopping and then meeting up with his friend to have lunch.....then said he's gonna go home to work on his house and then probably do some more Christmas Shopping. My problem is, he can't find time for me at all today? I like Christmas Shopping too and need to finish, why won't he invite me to go.....I know he's not buying a gift for me, he already has my gift.

I'm annoyed, I haven't seen him all week. I want to tell him I'm annoyed but I don't want to start a fight. I don't see why I can't go over there.....its not like I'd be bothering him...... I have homework to do, I can do it while he works on the house. He said maybe tomorrow. I don't like the word maybe.
You answered your own question.
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Old 12-18-2017, 12:05 PM
 
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Then he needs to say this, instead of "Nah, I got stuff to do."

Unless...you know...he has other stuff to do.
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Old 12-18-2017, 12:07 PM
 
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Unless...you know...he has other stuff to do.
Obviously.



The OP said they haven't seen each other all week (but OP, today is Monday, so........).
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Old 12-18-2017, 12:12 PM
 
Location: SoCal again
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What if he's doing something for her that she doesn't know about? Like
Planning something special or getting something he couldn't get before today???
hahhhahaaa, yeah, that's what we are always hoping he does. I wouldn't rely on it


Maybe he won't take her because she cannot make a decision, changes her mind a thousand times and turns this shopping day into an annoyance for him.
Or maybe he is just not that into her. Who knows.
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Old 12-18-2017, 12:16 PM
 
Location: SoCal again
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Codependent much?
She hasn't seen him for a week, soo.. I don't think that's too much to expect to meet at least once a week?
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