Wednesday 24 October 2007

Crushing Oxo

I am really sorry that I felt I had no choice but to tell Oxo that I won't see him again. This wasn't the first time. I told him in May that I wasn't going to see him any more as I just wanted to see one man. It wasn't that, that man had asked me not to see anyone else, if anything he encouraged me to still see others but I just didn't want to. Oxo was very good about it at the time saying that he hoped the man I liked would treat me well.

One night I was bored and sent a joke by text to various men that I know. Some replied others didn't, that didn't matter. But Oxo replied, he obviously thought I had sent the joke to him alone. we got chatting and he asked to see me again. I can't remember now if I saw him that night or if it was soon after. I hadn't seen the man I liked for a few weeks so I went to see Oxo. That was the first time I stayed at his place but I rushed home first thing in the morning in the hope of getting back before the boys woke.

We chatted a few days later and agreed that we would go back to seeing each other from time to time. Unless either of us got serious with anyone. It was agreed that either of us could call the other and ask for sex, we came up with a code word which meant that if we both said yes I would arrive at his place 1.5 hrs later and stay over. Over the next few months Oxo used the code word quite a few times but I often turned him down for various reasons. I like him but was still not comfortable with the idea of seeing him again. But I did spend several saturday nights and once, a week night at his place. those sunday mornings chatting and drinking mug after mug of hot tea were very cosy. He was more than willing for me to stay at his place mid week, going straight to work from there the next morning but I only did that once.

since I made the declaration that I wanted to be a one man woman I have struggled with the idea of still seeing Oxo. Part of me wanted to continue but a bigger part was saying no that would go against my decision. whenever Oxo asked me over in the last few weeks I was making excuses not to go. when we had first come up with the code word idea we both agreed that there would be no pressure. If one of us didnt want to meet up for an reason then that was cool. But in reality, everytime I said no he tried to persuade me. so when it came to telling him that there would be no more I just kept putting it off. But now that meeting Neptune is becoming imminent and I really want to give that a chance if there is one. I felt I had no choice but to tell him I wouldn't be seeing him. He asked if it was because I want a long term relationship, he has knwn since the beginning that that was my ultimate aim. Months ago he told me that he only wants nsa for now but that it could develope into a relationship later on as he thinks I am perfect apart from the small matter of my sons. But even if he had wanted a relationship, I know that he isn't the man for me.

So last night I told him. I was worried that his silence was a bad sign. But when I said I hoped we would still be friends he said ..........ofcourse, I'll wait for your broken heart.
I found that really hard. I don't want him waiting around for me.

I don't know if Neptune and I will even like each other when we meet. Maybe we won't in which case I shall be right back where I started, but I don't think I will be calling Oxo, although it is a comforting idea to know that I could go running back to him if this doesn't work.

7 comments:

George said...

You shouldn't feel as if you're obliged to see only 1 man if it's not you. Be yourself and not what you think you want to be. If you want to be a one man woman allow yourself the freedom of being that way. Don't be hindered by what others may think or feel that they still have some claim to your charms.

Evening said...

To have so many men attracted to you, you must be full of charm and beauty, you must be interesting and fun and kind. I think I want to get in this line to meet you myself :)
Do what feels right to you Red Lady. Do what makes you happy.
xo

Lady in red said...

George for me it is right to be a one man woman I just don't like to hurt anyone. I know my relationship with Oxo was NSA but I still care about him and believe he feels the same.

Evening I have always strived to be kind, I am sure I can also be boring at times but I do like interesting. I wouldn't want to be just the same as everyone else. In my youth I had a sweatshirt that declared .........be an original...I wish I still had that although it wouldn't fit anymore being that I am now twice the woman I was then. from what I read you are very popular too.

Do what makes me happy. For a while it made me happy to play the field as I was not emotionally ready for a long term relationship now I am but feel rotten for casting off those men still in my circle.

ronjazz said...

But Lady...you've grown so much in recent times. Part of that growth for you is the exploration that you chose to experience. There is no reason, my dear, to feel bad. Everyone involved is an adult who had his eyes open. Yes, it's not always a smooth transition. But I promise you, these men whom you offer so much respect and consideration will hold onto that much more than anything else.

You're a lovely woman, whose concern for others in the web of love is touching. We all move on. Remember that and live as fully as you wish!

Chris King said...

He's called oxo because he's from good stock?

Lady in red said...

chopski he's called Oxo because hes from ...... I'll let you figure it out

Dark Side said...

I suppose the comfortable is usually the complicated one in the long run in my experience, I do hope you find what you are looking for..xx