They say they make people happy but we don’t like the attention.
We went out last night and I “hinted” that I’m uncomfortable with the unnecessary attention and would like us to be more low-key. The response was, “We like to have fun. It makes us happy, and people always thank us because we make their day.”I don’t want to hurt their feelings, but I don’t know what to say if they ask us out again. My husband feels the same as I do. Any suggestions?They may be nice people, but their compulsion to perform in public makes you uncomfortable.
If you like them in private, under controlled conditions, invite them over. But politely decline their invitations to eat out.I’ve been living with my boyfriend, “Dan,” for 15 years. He has always worked, and he doesn’t hit me. If he’s mad he lets go easy and doesn’t dwell on stuff. Here’s the issue: On his Facebook profile in the “relationship status” section, he states that he’s “single.” Other times he has used “open relationship” or “it’s complicated.”I love him, but I don’t want a future of living with this from my man. I feel like I’m wasting precious years. Life goes by so fast. I’m thinking about leaving him.Please accept my sympathy. You have spent the last 15 years with someone who is commitment-phobic.
When people post that they’re in an open relationship, it means they are interested in exploring other relationships. If what you want is someone to marry, then you are right — if a little late — in thinking about leaving him. The odds that he will give you what you need are slim. Have an honest conversation with Dan about “where you are headed as a couple.” If your visions don’t match, move on.I’m wishing you all a happy and healthy Fourth of July! Please drive carefully and celebrate safely.
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