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Old 02-16-2016, 08:07 AM
 
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She said she likes me, but that she's not ready to be in a serious relationship and would rather just date for fun right now. She just got out of a divorce over a year ago and was married for over 10 years in a "loveless" marriage.

I was married and divorce as well and was in her situation where I wasn't that serious. However, after a year of dating, I'm tired of it and want to settle down with just one partner. How can I convince her that I'm the one and that she'll eventually realize it after her "fun" in dating? I'm not sure how long she'll take or if I'm even willing to wait for her. Anyone gone through something similar?
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Old 02-16-2016, 08:10 AM
 
Location: Brentwood, Tennessee
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How can I convince her that I'm the one and that she'll eventually realize it after her "fun" in dating??
You can't.

You've already decided, without actually dating her, that she is the one for YOU?????
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Old 02-16-2016, 08:10 AM
 
Location: RI, MA, VT, WI, IL, CA, IN (that one sucked), KY
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You can't. Listen to her. She wants to chill. Let her.
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Old 02-16-2016, 08:12 AM
 
Location: The Hall of Justice
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How long have you two been together?
What leads you to believe that she is the one for you?
What leads you to believe that you are the one for her?
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Old 02-16-2016, 08:23 AM
 
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She said she likes me, but that she's not ready to be in a serious relationship and would rather just date for fun right now. She just got out of a divorce over a year ago and was married for over 10 years in a "loveless" marriage.

I was married and divorce as well and was in her situation where I wasn't that serious. However, after a year of dating, I'm tired of it and want to settle down with just one partner. How can I convince her that I'm the one and that she'll eventually realize it after her "fun" in dating? I'm not sure how long she'll take or if I'm even willing to wait for her. Anyone gone through something similar?
This is the key sentence as to 'why' shes not into you enough to roll in the mud again.
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Old 02-16-2016, 08:24 AM
 
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She's just not that into you
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Old 02-16-2016, 08:27 AM
 
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It doesn't matter that you want to be with her, and you are ready to settle down and you think she should change her mind. Listen to what she said and more important--believe it.
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Old 02-16-2016, 09:18 AM
 
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Respect her wishes. I think she is wise not to be in a serious relationship one year after a divorce. Surprised ppl think after 10 years people are gung ho to deeply commit again.


Continue to date her causally, it might eventually grow into a relationship. Meanwhile, date others. DO NOT hone in on her only and "wait". You will regret it.


note: if dating but not being seriously involved is hurtful to you then end it completely.
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Old 02-16-2016, 09:32 AM
 
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Do you really want to be with someone you had to manipulate or "convince" to stay around?
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Old 02-16-2016, 10:17 AM
 
Location: In the bee-loud glade
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Choose to let this go. She's not right for you.
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