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#1 Mar 14 - 7AM
Happy1
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Help please!

Spring is here and the weather is killing me inside! I know he's going to take his boat out April 1st and he will live on his boat for the Summer. whatever! Sounds lame but I am only having fond memories today of being on his boat on the weekends. I have had very strong urges today to text him. I'm breaking out in a sweat! I feel jittery and panicy! I need a good swift kick in the butt from you guys please!
Thanks!
Happy

Mar 16 - 1PM
ewa
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Happy, I dont know if you are

Happy, I dont know if you are able go on the boat without him, but it could help. I felt the same, my memmories were connected mainly to skiing. When the winter was coming i was feeling exactly like you feel now. But i have found people who agreed to take me to ski, i have even took my dad for one ski trip this year and guess what this memmories are not that strong anymore. I have stopped connecting skiing with my exN. I have notice the pattern. When i miss something i did with him I am doing it myself or with my friends. It really helps a lot!
Mar 16 - 2PM (Reply to #41)
Happy1
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ewa

I do know a couple that I'm sure will invite me this Summer but I don't know that I will be able to go because my narc is on the same dock as he is. I truly enjoyed being on his boat and going out on it and sleeping on it overnight was fun. Everyone on the dock was so friendly and if it weren't for the darn narc!!! Oh well... I will plan and do new things this Summer and have new experiences. Thanks for the idea!!! Happy
Mar 14 - 10AM
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Happy I know how hard it is

Happy I know how hard it is to fight the urge and you kind of get the shakes from the anxiety it creates. I have probably sent the barc literall hundreds of texts over the last five months. Why wouldi do that when I'm married to a good guy? It made no sense whatsoever not to mention how pathetic and desperate I looked. The answer for me lies in the trauma bond and the repetition compulsion. It literally hs been compulsive for me so when I get the urge, I pull up articles and read about it. Once I see that it really isn't that he is so great that its really about me and processing the trauma the urge begins to subside. Do Not call him at least until you do some reading on this. Once you have done some reading tell me if you feel less compelled. I think you will find it to be true
Mar 14 - 11AM (Reply to #39)
Happy1
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sick of it

Thank you! reading really does help me. You are right and I appreciate you sending some authors to look up. I'm at work right now, but I plan to look it up tonight. I want to get out the funk I'm in today. Thanks, Happy
Mar 14 - 10AM
michele115 (not verified)
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Happy1

Many nice spring days are ahead...this is YOUR opportunity to create NEW memories... The weather is a trigger, but keep pushing through it...if it makes you feel any better, mine was such a lazy turd...I have no memories...he was always working!!! yea right...working...umhmmmm Anyhow, spring can be many great things, a chance to get out and do things...stay steady... The hell with him and his boat! Next one will own a YACHT! Hugs...
Mar 14 - 11AM (Reply to #37)
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michele115

Thank you! I guess it's hard to feel it some days. I hope every day is not like today. Thanks!
Mar 14 - 9AM
helldweller
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Happy

First of all, where the hell are you that there's nice weather? LOL I'm freezing! Second of all, DO NOT CALL HIM! I, too, have my sunny boat memories with the narc, but like all these people are saying, remember how it MOSTLY was? I have the advantage (?) of knowing now that every time we were at the lake he was banging another woman that night or the next day, so every memory is a total fraud. Yours may not have had another woman, but remember how he terrorized you at the lake, left you on shore, abandoned you and your son and turned you into a blubbering wreck of nerves, fear and shame? I DO! I tell you, if I could have back the five precious days I wasted on his stupid boat with his stupid family I would pay dearly for them. And, while I was at it, I'd also get back the thousands of dollars I spent making gourmet picnics and cocktail spreads for our boating days. "Oh baby, you are so wonderful. This is so delicious. You think of everything." Yeah. NEXT! You are a model of poise, beauty and progress to us all. DON'T SCREW IT UP!!!!!!!! :)
Mar 14 - 11AM (Reply to #35)
Happy1
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helldweller

I guess it looks like Spring more than anything to me. haha! Thank you for reminding me of how he terrorized me at the Lake. It's very hard some days to think of the bad. I won't contact him but GOD help me if the man calls me. UGH! Thanks Helldweller! Happy1
Mar 14 - 9AM
sara-smile
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Happy

If you text him or call him I will find Idealk and we will come and beat your ass! How's that?? :) I am having the hardest time with NC. When I see members like you who've been doing this awhile and you still struggle it kills me. I fear I'm never going to break this cycle! I'm so scared my whole life is going to be a fight every single freaking day whether to answer or not to answer! Arrrgghhhh! Please just let it go. Don't text him. I am having the same stupid feelings because it's warm outside! I want to crawl in bed and not come out till winter! Stay strong Happy!!! PLEASE!
Mar 14 - 11AM (Reply to #33)
Happy1
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sara-smile

That made me smile! haha! Okay, I definitely don't want my ass whooped by you and idealk...LOL I'm doing everything in my power to stay strong. It's very hard to resist some days. I'm holding on though. Thank you for your support. Happy
Mar 14 - 8AM
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he left you on the shore?

whaqt is with them, are they all from some similar planet or something? mine left me in red river, NM, on valentine's day, in an airport, in austin texas, and on numerous walks and bike rides. here, let me take you somewhere gorgeous and extravagant and you better fucking bahave and not ruin our evening with your erratic bahaviour. I FUCKING HATE them.
Mar 14 - 12PM (Reply to #30)
Susan32
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Abandonment....

All the time. The ex-Psych prof would stand me up at concerts, lectures. When I met his girlfriend (who had moved from CA to NM to be with him), I talked to her... and he abandoned her, running down the stairs. He didn't even bother introducing her to his colleagues. When my grandfather died, he mocked me... when my pastor friend died, he made the final D&D even WORSE.
Mar 14 - 12PM (Reply to #31)
Happy1
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Susan32

My narc was horrible about introducing me to anyone as well. There's really no good in them.
Mar 14 - 11AM (Reply to #29)
Happy1
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fireflie

That's what they do! They are so evil in my book and it makes me sick to be tempted to ever call the devil!!
Mar 14 - 9AM (Reply to #25)
sara-smile
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fierflie

I fucking hate them too!!!!!!!!!!!
Mar 14 - 9AM (Reply to #26)
Hunter
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Me Three!

Me Three!
Mar 14 - 10AM (Reply to #27)
nancyh
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Me four!

Me four!

Nan

Mar 16 - 11AM (Reply to #28)
IncognitoBurrito
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I don't.

I don't hate them, I don't hate anyone. "Hate" is a strong word, and takes too much effort. Hate is too draining. I dislike the part of me, that let these people into my life. I am working on myself, to correct that unbalanced part of me, every day.
Mar 14 - 7AM
Hunter
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Happy

Yeah, Fond memories my ass, I remember he left you on shore and took off by himself to see the sun set! How fond was that? With some luck maybe he'll fall over board! My God ! take a pill girl, you had hot babes ( and they were babies) all over you Sat night! Take a bite out of your new life! ( teehee) Fond Memoreis? more like nightmares to me! Yuck to the Narc! Or a Maybe you know better! OxOx idealk PS and... No Cheesburgers!
Mar 14 - 7AM (Reply to #21)
Happy1
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idealk

Thank you! I need to hear that and I am going to keep trying today. It just feels very strong today and I don't know why. The weather is triggering to me I guess. I'm goint to walk outside at lunch today and keep deep breathing. My mind is everywhere right now and it's hard for me to focus. Another thing I've done for the last 3 months is emotional eating that I have to fight this desire today too. I will take a BITE (ha!) out of my healthy TV dinner instead and try to appreciate the day. Thanks for the kick in the butt because I do know better but a battle that I'm fighting. (Hugs) Thanks!
Mar 14 - 7AM (Reply to #22)
Hunter
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Happy

Another idea comes to mind, Call him and let us know what happens! It won't be pretty! Just Kidding, that's not one if my better ideals! Oxox Idealk
Mar 14 - 8AM (Reply to #23)
Happy1
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ideal

Naughty! LOL... I will be good!
Mar 14 - 7AM
Happy1
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When will the addictive

When will the addictive thoughts and strong feeling of need end? It really feels like he's my drug or something!!!
Mar 14 - 7AM (Reply to #2)
gettinbetter
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Happy spend some time reading

Happy spend some time reading up on repetition compulsion. You will find answers
Mar 14 - 8AM (Reply to #19)
Happy1
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thanks SOI

I will look up some information tonight and read on it. I appreciate it!
Mar 14 - 8AM (Reply to #3)
Bitter-sweet
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SOI - please can you advise

I am having the same problem and wonder if you can help as my situation is quite like your's. I was with the N as a girl and he returned 25 years later. After reading here, I have come to realise that even when we were young, he was ill but it is much harder to break free of the memories this time. I have been NC for 14 months but still get those urges to contact him. I've read widely and looked up trauma bonding as it's relevant but haven't come across repetition compulsion- could you recommend anything. I'm doing OK but still feel mending is taking a long time...
Mar 14 - 8AM (Reply to #4)
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Bitter-sweet, I'm with you

I also was with the N as a girl, but mine returned after 30 years! (There must be no expiration date for good supply) It has also been much harder for me this time to break away from the memories. There is something about that first love of youth.... Even though NOW because of this site and others I UNDERSTAND what is wrong with him, the bond that I formed with him when I was so young truely seems unbreakable. I have VERY limited contact with him, but having felt again what I felt for him in my youth, I honestly think I will never entirely be able to turn completely away from him. He really can't hurt me now, so I choose to accept what he is, watch out for myself, and keep my distance. Perhaps I need to read up on trauma bonding, but mine was more "youth bonding", because there really wasn't what I would deem trauma involved.
Mar 14 - 9AM (Reply to #5)
Bitter-sweet
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Hi Dupedx2 ! It's amazing how

Hi Dupedx2 ! It's amazing how they resurface after so many years! I agree it's really hard when they are one of your formative relationships. I initially agreed to meet mine because I thought he might be having a mid-life crisis and think that I still looked 20 but he assured me it was nostalgia that brought him back. Actually, I don't think they ever really detach from you- his language was interesting, he claimed that I had always been his (despite all those years in between). I really think he just thought he could begin again where we had left off. I got completely swept along again. Experiencing that level of intensity twice - it's hard to get over.
Mar 16 - 10AM (Reply to #17)
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Amazing How they Resurface!

I'm blown away by the number of women who share this same scenario! Mine was in my life at 13 again at 25 and then this past year. I don't need to go into details because it's practically identical to many of the others. I too am married to a wonderful man, have a child, and live an ideal life. My narc is a complete loser! Why I couldn't resist when my mind knew it was insane is beyond me. I'm one month narc free, aside from my pathetic texting and emailing begging him to see me when I was in town. Thank God he didn't give in. No, in fact he told me three days after our last fight, when he loved me so much, that he was over "it" and to stay away. Wow what a Jekyll and Hyde. I almost lost everything, well I may still only time will tell, for that selfish, anti-social, narc idiot! Stay strong everyone. Whenever I have an overwhelming desire to contact him I come here and read these posts. They make me feel strong and help me when I'm consumed with thoughts of him. Sending hope and strength to all of you.
Mar 16 - 2PM (Reply to #18)
Hunter
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Reality Check

Mines the same story! Awesome ! Idealk