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Breaking up with my girlfriend part 4...

Albion

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Lol she wants to get married now. She does not want to take a one year break. I did already suggest to her in my first attempt to breakup that we could just take some time off and she said no.
This is becoming strange. If you have no option but to do whatever she says, you are headed to the altar since that, of course, is part of what she requires.

If you are sure that you do not want this scenario, and also that you will not regret being without her, you have no choice but to separate from her whether or not she agrees to it. It took us a little time to realize that there is no middle way, but based on what you've told us, there isn't one.
 
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We never had sex. I never made promises about getting married to her.
It’s up to you. Stop turning it into endless conversations and end it. The problem is you not having the backbone to stick to it and cut it off. Is this really part 4 on the same topic? C’mon. Man up. Seriously.
 
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You appear to have trouble making decisions (where’s she’s concerned) and saying no. That doesn’t bode well. If you remain she’ll have the reins eventually. Her influence is great and your unwillingness to stand your ground is telling.

You aren’t doing her a favor by dragging it out. Let her go and move on. But if you’re on the fence tell the truth. She isn’t tying your hands.

If you were certain nothing she said would change your mind. You’re not. That’s the problem. Not inexperience or feedback.
 
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This is really sad for both of you. Because of your lack of courage, this sick cycle is continuing again. She's a nice lady, but you are not, according to what you said, what she needs. I'm guessing that because her biological clock is ticking, she doesn't want to start over with someone else, so she's sticking with you.

A happy and successful marriage occurs between two people who cannot imagine living life without the other. This is not what you have. If you prolong this, you are headed for a much bigger heartbreak and disaster. She's a lovely lady, but you two are not compatible.

I agree with the others. You need to grow a spine and stop letting her manipulate you. You said you didn't have a choice. YOU DO. You just need to screw up the courage to do what you know is the right thing. Stop allowing yourself to be so easily manipulated. You want out. By prolonging this charade of a relationship, you are making it much, much worse.
 
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I think he is what she needs, thats why she is so desperate to marry him.

She is not what he needs, though. He needs a woman that will give him a lot of freedom and privacy.

If he loves her (as he said), they could find a compromise. Not sure why they are unable, being both adult and in age.
 
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To help you end a relationship. Seriously?

Seriously.

What is being presented is an emotional circus.

If there is substance to the relationship it will survive a break.

Loving Pastoral (Pastor and wife) support will establish the ground rules and ease the pain.
 
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Relationships are to be centered in Christ ... if not ... they will not work out very well.

Where is Jesus in the relationship?

If your relationship is centered on Christ and you each have that desire to grow in a relationship with Him, then both of you will feel a sense of pleasing God. You want someone who can support you in reading the Bible daily and attending church and Bible studies. You want someone who will pray with you before each meal and every night; someone who will pray for YOU. Set an example to those around you, even for your future children on what a relationship is to be: centered on Christ.

How much do you talk about and include Jesus in your lives?

What does a Christ centered marriage look like?

The questions (rhetorical) .... there are many questions the two of you need to discuss before considering marriage.
 
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I mean she doesn't really give me much of an option. I tried to tell her it's over. But she wouldn't let me.
You need to stop blaming her for your inability to break this off.

It's not that she "doesn't let you go". It's that *you* won't stand up for yourself and be a man about this.

Doesn't mean you have to be mean. But no matter how 'nice' you are, you're never going to be nice enough to separate from her without some tears on her part.

You're both on different pages regarding a BIG issue, and that's kids. You can't compromise on this issue. You either agree to have them or don't. If you're not firmly resolved to having kids, then don't. And that means, you can't be together. Period.

She also can't seem to be happy unless she's in your presence. She's way too needy to have a healthy relationship, PLUS she knows you don't want kids.

Please end this. Now. And don't back down.
 
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