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Im still not even divorced but boyfriend is moving too fast!?

To begin with- we both left our spouses for each other. I was in a very independant but loveless marriage and he was in an extremely dependant emotionally draining marriage. He has moved out first, I am not employed so I cant move. We both have kids from 9-14 years old and we are excited about our combined family. The problem is with me. He is really starting to bug the crap out of me he is so needy. Im not used to it. I know that in the marriage I left I was independant and enjoyed an equal standing in decision making with my ex- he just didnt express love very often and he ignored me most of the time. My boyfriends spouse began and ended her day with him. Everything she did was with him, for him, she had no social life, no outside interests , cant keep a job more than 3 months and because they married so young (she was 18 and he was 22) she has no personal experience to speak of. I do want to move in with him. But I'm not her. And I told him this- he promised not to act so needy-help

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  • 1 decade ago
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    Slow down then! What's the hurry? You see a big red flag - take it easy! You both need to take "time off" and get used to not being in your marriages. Don't move in with him just yet - give it time and see if you are compatible. I'm sure you both understand that he's not going to be like your ex, and you're not going to be like his ex - but the larger issue is, are the two of you compatible, exes non-withstanding. You might have different expectations from a relationship - take it slow, figure yourself out, and let him figure himself out.

  • 1 decade ago

    You do realize how many rebound marriages fail? And that adding kids into the mix lowers that number even more?

    It's good that you recognize he's moving too fast, because he is. Way too fast! Your kids need time to adjust to the blowup of their world and they'll need your attention more than ever.

    Keep seeing the guy, but marriage plans should be like way off in the distance. Get your own place with your kids or keep the one you have, etc. but don't start in on this Brady Bunch stuff. And I'd also cool the time you spend with him for a bit. Divorces are incredibly tough on kids as it is without watching their mom turn around and get involved with someone else.

  • 1 decade ago

    When you have both just ended traumatic relationships, you need some time to let things settle before moving in together. He can promise to "not act so needy," but if that's the way he feels it's the way he's going to act.

    It sounds like you are truly uncomfortable with how he is relating to you now, and especially with kids involved it's vitally important to take things slowly. Pay attention to your discomfort and be good to yourself and your children.

  • 1 decade ago

    He promised but here you are asking. Think before you decide to move in with him or marry him. You already have one broken marriage. Don't go for a second. Remember you have children to consider.

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  • 1 decade ago

    dump him

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