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I left a 26 year marriage for a man I loved...we ...

I left a 26 year marriage for a man I loved...we had a friendship for 7 years prior to this event...he pleaded for me to leave so we could "be together and marry"...we have lived together now for 8 years...in the last year he lost his father & told me he was going to live his life & retire soon....we both love outdoor activities and are in mid 50's...he has started to travel without me now and says he doesn't want me to leave but, is seeing others and I should too...I am deeply disappointed and love this man dearly...I still live with him but, am not sure now what to do...it is very difficult to find active, quality, single men in my age group...obviously other women are in agreement...should I stay or should I go?? Love of my life...enjoy his company completely ...he continues to stay in touch while he is away...is there something wrong with me?? He says the other women he sees while away from home don't mind and know of me...airline attendant now...any advice from other men would be greatly appreciated! Thanks


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Love is the battery of life....

Hi,
Your notes remind me that "The enemy of the good is the better".... Please wake up: your partner promised you mountain and after convincing you he ignors his promises.  Your love to him blinds you you see that he is not faithfull any more, that he is actually on the way to leave you and open a new life with another woman..... Please open your eyes !!!!.  Sorry if I was too direct but I had to tell you the whole truth. 
Best regards,


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I don't think you should stay with him. It just doesn't seem like you're happy in this situation. You can still have a meaningful relationship after him.

Don't sell yourself short.


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Love your life as you only get one. 

He's exploiting you. I think you should move on. You deserve better than a guy who is actively dating other women. Don't think about the fact that there may not be a lot of active males your age in the community. The fact is you don't deserve to settle. I think once you're able to move on from this relationship (ie, cut this guy out of your life) you'll be surprised at how many other people your age are seeking companionship. You just need to know where to look! Good luck!


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Live simply, love generously and  care deeply.

 

Hi,

    You certainly need to move on with your life and stop thinking of him.  He does not care about how you feel.  You are only 52, there are lots of nice men your age.  Just make some changes to be more attractive, lose weight if you gained weight while you were with him, attend some dance lessons, get interested  in some kind of hobby where you will meet nice emotionally available men of your age bracket.

   There is no need moping around.  Go out and be happy.


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Helloooooo?  anybody home?   He is seeing other women?  Are you crazy?  Unless you are of the polygamous nature  ( if you were you would not be writing) you need to pack his things and put them out on the front door stoop for him.  This is like hanging on to a cancerous skin lesion because it started out as such a beautiful piece of skin.  It is no longer serving the purpose and it is going to poison the rest of you if you do not cut it off!on


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Always be honest with yourself and others

Reading your  story gives me chills my heart goes out to you I can understand what you are going through, for what ever reason this man is a liar and you are better off without him if he is seeing other women he does not respect you after begging you to leave a relationship you had for 26 years this is what he rewards you with. I know that you love him and you heart is breaking but time will heal you don't allow him to waste any more of your time he is not worst it. love has no age limit you'll find someone eles. take care of yourself.


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