I met my girl when I was 20, she was turning 29. At first, it was just for fun. She was actually my boss; never thought it would go anywhere. Well it did, very hard in fact. We connected on every level and fell deeply in love. I moved in with her and her 3 kids She told me to never feel obligated to care for them (i do help of course). I don't want kids, so this is perfect.
After being together for a couple years we encountered some humps involving our age difference. At a party, someone thought she was my mom; that really hurt. She's what you'd call a MILF I guess, but she's not aging very well. *slapped by several women* but hear me out. I'm 26 now and am socially active and fit. She on the other hand, is too tired to go out and so forth. I'm still attracted to her, but age is taking a tole on her body quickly, as did her 3 kids. When I'm with my other friends I think "man, i deserve a healthy, young and attractive woman too." It's a fact that men are very visual. I'm afraid in 10 years, I'll grow apart from her because I may not be attracted to her any more. "but my parents are 20 years apart!" i know but the time line can make a difference. like its more acceptable to see a 40 and 50 yr old together. I want to grow old WITH someone, not sit back and watch while my youth passes me by.
ok, well here's the kicker, here's where i REALLY screwed up. For years I knew she wanted to get married, but I just didn't. I don't trust myself to be committed as much as I'd like. She told me to NEVER propose to her and that shes content the way things are. Her grandma told her she didn't deserve a white wedding. Wow, this is my chance to make her dreams come true. So i bought her a fat diamond and popped the question. She cried, I cried and the next month was the most magical moment of my life. We work with animals so we were going to get married at the zoo. she bought a dress, visited the venus, was more attracted to me than ever. the glow on her face was amazing. but me on the other hand, was second guessing myself. i told myself "we've been together 5 years, being married won't be any difference except it's on paper." the happier she got, the more scared i got. i started having second thoughts. I was going to endure those doubts to make her happy. But soon she caught on and I couldn't hide how I felt any longer. She was crushed. Never seen a woman cry so hard before. We ended up just postponing it. Then, finally I admitted I didn't want to marry, I was just doing it for her.
I'm a very indecisive person, matter a fact, I just set up a meeting with counselor. One day I'll wake up happy and want to spend the rest of my life with her. Then the next day, I just want to leave her. I don't know why or what triggers this. We have a VERY stressful life. I run a small business and manage hers. I go to school now too. The 3 kids, tons of animals to take care for. Sometimes I crack and take it out on her, "you wanted these damn animals now I'm stuck caring for em and spending money on them. had we not spent $200 on animal supplies, we might have the money to pay our electric bill." that's just an example. her kids drive me nuts too, breaking things, don't do a thing to help out - they're 16 years old now, plenty old to do the dishes or vacuum. I can't picture myself living the rest of my life like this. I want her so bad, but not the baggage. I told her how I felt and she cried. Said I can't keep treating her like a yo-yo. First I want to marry, than I don't. I'm happy, now I'm not. I don't blame her. My own mother said she'd gave up on me a long time ago. "shit or get off the pot" is all i keep hearing. So she decided to let me go. I'm living with a friend right now and its the first day. This is a trial separation and she hopes I find what I want and prays it ends up being her. I'm in agony. My chest hurts beyond belief and I can't eat. It's not even been 24 hours since we split and I'm losing my mind. All I want is to hold her, but I'm afraid by weird brain will hurt her again. I don't know if I'm sad cause I lost a familiar way of life, or because I really can't live without her. I want to give it a week and see how it goes. What's really bad? I have to work with her tomorrow and not speak to her unless it's work related. I feel if I give her up I'll be making a huge mistake. But if I stay, I might be stressed 24/7 and hurt her again. Her would-be wedding dress is sitting in her closet, never to be worn. I emotionally destroyed this woman but she endures it to be with me; she loves me that much. I can't wait to get professional help and find out why I change my mind so much. I feel like I'm about to throw up right now, love literally hurts. It was so hard waking up this morning in an empty bed. Sorry so long, and feedback greatly appreciated.