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      I attend an Al Anon meeting but I dont feel like going there any more. There is a gentleman who attends too and who has asked a few times to go for a coffee with me.i dont like it.
      I dont feel comfortable with the idea of meeting this man even in a coffee shop, I dont trust men any more, I dont feel flattered, I simply don’t like the requests.

      It’s not a pleasant feeling at all.

    • #38515
      Peaceful Pig
      Participant

      Hi Bridget, I’m the same. I just can’t deal with them yet. When I was with my ex I felt really needy and desperate for any ‘positive’ attention but as soon as I left him that feeling disappeared. I still feel so vulnerable and unable to protect myself, so it feels easier just to avoid them. We are free now to listen to our gut instincts telling us we feel uncomfortable, it’s probably for a good reason. In fact even after all this time I think my opinion of men continues to deteriorate! There’s no rush, do only what feels right xx

    • #38522
      WalkerInTheRain
      Participant

      Why do some of these men think that persistence is a good thing?
      Is the word no a challenge to them? I went on a date the other day and was very clear that I didn’t want a second date and he continued to try and text me. BLOCK!

      Don’t let this man hamper your recovery. In all other respects, is this meeting helpful to you? I’m guessing he asks you when you are isolated from other people?

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