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Old 09-03-2012, 10:33 AM
 
Location: Falls Church, VA
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Alright folks... here is the story:

Woman meet man online, is supposied to just be casual fun know what I mean? They talk a lot and decide to meet in person, and as soon as they land eyes on each other they are smitten!! They have a wonderful night, and morning

They are still seeing each other, and 2 weeks later they both believe they care a lot for one another. what to do? it was not supposed to be this way? they were not supposed to catch any feelings out of this?

Background on him: He is in the army, he is going through a divorce, has 3 kids, he is stationed in a different state, just here for training, and he is deploying in October 2012, to Afghanistan.

What can she do? enjoy the few weeks/days they have together? Stop everything right now, and save herself heartache?

Thoughts?
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Old 09-03-2012, 10:38 AM
 
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The longer you drag it on the more it's going to hurt when he leaves for afghanistan.

I'd end it now so both can move on with there lives.
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Old 09-03-2012, 10:43 AM
 
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I was once in a relationship I knew could not last, and he knew it too. We dragged it out as long as we could, and I don't regret wringing every last bit of joy from it. I don't think he does either. When it was time to let it go, we let it go.

If the feelings are intense, why not just explore them? See where it goes? Why tank something because it's TOO good?
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Old 09-03-2012, 10:50 AM
 
Location: NY
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It is important to protect your heart and see this relationship for what it is! That doesn't mean to end it immediately. Just realize it is a short term relationship, that will have a short term ending. Regardless of feelings.

Besides, nobody knows the future. Just because he is being deployed again doesn't mean there is certainty you would never see him again.
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Old 09-03-2012, 11:04 AM
 
Location: Pa
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The future changes every day. Never know what will happen. Things shock me every day. If you are willing to ride it out and so is he your story may change.

Divorce take time. And children are needy. Be prepared!
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Old 09-03-2012, 05:50 PM
 
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In a case like this, it's going to hurt regardless. He's the person to talk to - not us.

In my past, I have walked away before I had to and I can't say that I have no regrets.
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Old 09-03-2012, 05:57 PM
 
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Alright folks... here is the story:

Woman meet man online, is supposied to just be casual fun know what I mean? They talk a lot and decide to meet in person, and as soon as they land eyes on each other they are smitten!! They have a wonderful night, and morning

They are still seeing each other, and 2 weeks later they both believe they care a lot for one another. what to do? it was not supposed to be this way? they were not supposed to catch any feelings out of this?

Background on him: He is in the army, he is going through a divorce, has 3 kids, he is stationed in a different state, just here for training, and he is deploying in October 2012, to Afghanistan.

What can she do? enjoy the few weeks/days they have together? Stop everything right now, and save herself heartache?

Thoughts?
Honestly, I'd be wondering if he were telling the truth about his divorce.

I wouldn't pursue this...bad idea...BAD, BAD idea. In the end, YOU will be the one hurt. Do you want to go through that?
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Old 09-03-2012, 06:12 PM
 
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Alright folks... here is the story:

Woman meet man online, is supposied to just be casual fun know what I mean? They talk a lot and decide to meet in person, and as soon as they land eyes on each other they are smitten!! They have a wonderful night, and morning

They are still seeing each other, and 2 weeks later they both believe they care a lot for one another. what to do? it was not supposed to be this way? they were not supposed to catch any feelings out of this?

Background on him: He is in the army, he is going through a divorce, has 3 kids, he is stationed in a different state, just here for training, and he is deploying in October 2012, to Afghanistan.

What can she do? enjoy the few weeks/days they have together? Stop everything right now, and save herself heartache?

Thoughts?
Is this a repeating pattern in your dating lifestyle? Do you consistantly end up in relationships with expiration dates ?

Why spend time with someone that you know will never work in the long run? You will miss out on meeting someone that will have long term potential while spending time with the guy that is leaving.

You should probably look in the mirror and ask this question, you know what you want more than we do.
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Old 09-03-2012, 06:15 PM
 
Location: Florida
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Dump him, he is looking for a mistress not a partner. He is attempting to manipulate you...he is married...he has 3 kids...he is not going anywhere...he is a player.
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Old 09-03-2012, 06:39 PM
 
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Alright folks... here is the story:

Woman meet man online, is supposied to just be casual fun know what I mean? They talk a lot and decide to meet in person, and as soon as they land eyes on each other they are smitten!! They have a wonderful night, and morning

They are still seeing each other, and 2 weeks later they both believe they care a lot for one another. what to do? it was not supposed to be this way? they were not supposed to catch any feelings out of this?

Background on him: He is in the army, he is going through a divorce, has 3 kids, he is stationed in a different state, just here for training, and he is deploying in October 2012, to Afghanistan.

What can she do? enjoy the few weeks/days they have together? Stop everything right now, and save herself heartache?

Thoughts?
He's married.

Move on.
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