IC contact

[momstheword]

Hello, this is Lorna. I can't answer right now, so please leave a message and I'll get back to you when I can. If this is a cold call, kindly remove my information from your databanks and don't bother with leaving a message or calling again.

Comments

[momstheword]

So what do you want to do?

[protective_logic]

I want an adult who won't turn this into a shaming to remind me that dating someone is foolish when you want long term and they don't.

[momstheword]

Who's been doing that?

[protective_logic]

Not part of the conversation, Lorna.

[momstheword]

Well it is, but clearly not a part you want to talk about, so moving on. Whoever that person is, they're wrong to say that to you.

[protective_logic]

We're not talking about that. We're talking about this guy.

[momstheword]

Go on about this guy then.

[protective_logic]

I like him and it is beyond problematic. He can be worse than Meg at times.

[momstheword]

Who is Meg? And in what way is this man worse than him?

[protective_logic]

Meg. Omega. We like nicknames. A lot.

And he's... Difficult to make understand simple things like affection.

[momstheword]

Ah, your brother.

I see. That does sound like a problem in terms of a relationship.

[protective_logic]

Exactly. And I want a family one day, with or without a partner. And I don't think he'd ever care for it.

[momstheword]

Then I suppose it's a question of how long you wish to have this relationship.

[protective_logic]

Well, we aren't dating so I guess it's not really a relationship?

[momstheword]

Ah, I see. Then, whatever term you wish to use for it.

[protective_logic]

One shouldn't stay with someone who is not longterm relationship potential, right?

[momstheword]

It sounds like they're good for the moment. It's whether or not you'd rather break it off now and look or wait until someone who is long term material comes along and then break off.

[protective_logic]

Isn't that cruel to him?

[momstheword]

What does he know of the situation?

[protective_logic]

He has no clue that I'm hopelessly confused over him. We're 'friends with benefits.' My suggestion, not his.

[momstheword]

Any guesses how emotionally involved he is?

[protective_logic]

He's my friend. My best friend. He's supportive and nice. But really, none with a relationship. Clearly.

[momstheword]

Then he might not be too bothered.

[protective_logic]

Good point.

[momstheword]

Obviously you know him better than I do, but that's my thoughts.