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Hi Dads, well i have a young son, i get on well with his mom but i want to have more, a relationship, from the start we argued a lot but things have changed and now we chat, do things together with the son.. I've mentioned before about a relationship but she wasn't having it, she said she was happy the things are etc: but i feel that she is just scared to let go, as it has taken this time to get to were we are today... i have suggested we do things, like dinner, drinks but always a negative response, any tips, feedback and ideas are much appreciated...
i know these things take time, but i just don't want to wait too long
regards
Hi dylan2015,
It's great that you and your son's mum are getting on so well. That's a real positive thing for your son to see and, I would imagine, will be a real benefit to him.
I think you really know what advice you are going to get. Give it time, if something happens it will happen in its own time. You can't force it. I'm sure, for your son's sake you don't want to risk damaging your relationship with his mother.
Why don't you want to wait too long?
Gooner.
Hi There,
I agree with Gooner, I think if you try and push it it will damage the relationship you have built up which to me sounds like a good friendship, I wouldn't push things just stay as you are, maybe try and extend visits or trips with dinner or a drink for you all.
I think if you mention getting back together then you will push her away.
GTTS
Sometimes people make better friends than partners, dont loose what you have by wanting more, enjoy the time you have with your son and anything else is a plus
its always hard moving on from a relationship but sometimes its for the best, lets say you got back together and then argued all the time and split again that can cause hurt not just to yourselfs but also to your son, take things slow and see what happens
i know what people are saying and i agree, i just feel like if i don't act, or try and move things someone else will take my place, then thats the window of opperunity closed..
i live just outside bangor and after a night in town she came round to mine, we sat drank coffee and talked into the early hours and then she left, it was great, but i wasn't too sure how to approach things, kiss /no kiss etc: if only things were that bit simpler
appreciate the feedback
i understand what your saying but if you do try and she turns you down in the end your going to get more hurt than you are, and may very well push her into someone else arms,
its good that she went to yours after but you need to see if thats as close friends or more, if you really want to see once and for all then invite her round and have a candle lit meal and flowers ready, make your move but you have to say to yourself how many times will you try until you decide to just be friends
Being close friends is better than being nothing at all, sadly i think we all get to the point where life is full of complications, its what you make of them that counts bud, keep your chin up
your a legend - enough said cheers