Hi, it’s me.
Guess who materialized like a ghost from dating past? Aussie Guy! The prodigal not-boyfriend has returned after a casual six months of radio silence.
It started with messages. Sweet ones. Apologetic ones. The kind that make your rational brain scream “DANGER!” while your heart whispers “I mean… maybe…”
His exact words–and I quote:
I’m so sorry. I couldn’t tell you I was leaving because of what I do. But I thought about you every single day. I’ve missed you, our talks, and other things 😉 Could we maybe meet up? Talk? See where it goes?
“See where it goes?” What does that even mean anyway?
So I agreed to meet up. At his place (I know, I know). After the last six months of analyzing my heartbreak into oblivion, I needed to see his face–his eyes, specifically–to hear what he had to say. You can’t tell if a person’s lying on the phone or through text messages.
Briefly: Mr. TalkAussieToMe said he had to leave for 6 months and didn’t think I’d wait for him. And he didn’t want to get blindsided if I moved on, which is apparently what happened with his (mythical) ex.
Valid, I guess. Maybe a little selfish, considering. I can understand, though–it’s a military town. That exact scenario happens a lot.
Should I have believed him? Ugh. I mean, it’s not like he cheated–he left for work. And he came back. To me.
Everyone deserves a second chance. Right? Right.
But I did ask him to be clear about “us.” Obviously, I didn’t expect we’d be Facebook official right then. Just want to know if a relationship is something he even wants… with me.
Now that I think about his answer, I’m not sure if I’m overthinking it.
It was like he was giving a TED Talk: “Exploring Vague Relationship Terminology and How to Say Nothing While Talking for Twenty Minutes.” The CliffsNotes version: Yes, he wants a relationship… eventually. As we spend time together. Maybe. If the stars align. And Mercury isn’t in retrograde.
I just wanted a simple yes or no. I wasn’t going to handcuff him to a “yes” (though the handcuffs might have been fun). But a “no” would have sent me straight out the door. No regrets.
When someone tells you they don’t want something–believe them. It’s not really that they don’t, it’s that they don’t want it with you. Specifically.
Overall, though, it was a yes: he wanted a relationship eventually. And he wanted to explore that as we spend time together. Not a no. Not a yes. Men are not great at feelings, apparently.
Did I sleep with him that night? Of course I did. We were already making out, and apparently my body has a very short memory for emotional trauma.
The sex was amazing though. He definitely wanted to… catch up… in all the ways.
We now have plans for multiple weekend sleepovers at his place. He’s prepared playlists, book recommendations, and a wine list. I’m hoping to drag him to a festival nearby, it’s actually not far from where he lives. .
Meanwhile, his messages have evolved from flirty to downright filthy. I dig it. This is new territory for Mr. AussieInMyUndees, and I’m not complaining. He claims it’s “preparation” for the weekend. Is there a study guide? Will there be a pop quiz?
Am I overthinking the speed here? Zero to bedroom in less than 24 hours after six months of silence feels… fast. But I’m not getting any younger, and neither is he (so he claims—his skin says differently).
We’re just picking up where we left off! Like pro-rated relationship time. I’m making that a thing.
Sure, we left off with him ditching me for his own reasons. But he apologized… and made up for it. Multiple times. In multiple positions.
I need to stop overanalyzing before my anxiety builds a complex and charges me rent.
To quote my Mr. TalkDirtyAussie: “I’m just going to see where this goes.”
So, here I go. Again.
~ Me
“Pro-rated relationship time” hahaha.. I’m backdating all my situationships to get some credit for time served.
@SergeantSingleMom As you should!
Reading this old post knowing what I know now makes me want to build a time machine just to smack some sense into both of us. It was a dark time for you. Also “my body has a very short memory for emotional trauma” is the most relatable thing you’ve ever written. Love you so much, babes. xoxo
Finding your old posts… That line about “when someone tells you they don’t want something, believe them” hit me right in the heart. Sending virtual hugs to past you ❤️
You’ve given us all so many quotables: “I need to stop overanalyzing before my anxiety builds a complex and charges me rent” should be a therapy pillow. And the nicknames for this guy are pure poetry.
“Mr. AussieInMyUndees” GIRL I AM DEAD 💀 the evolution from heartbreak to comedy in your old posts is giving origin story vibes. We’re all here for it.
When someone tells you they don’t want something–believe them. It’s not really that they don’t, it’s that they don’t want it with you. Specifically.” this is both a painful and necessary lesson.
“Multiple times. In multiple positions.” The way you casually drop these lines in the middle of relationship questions is why I’ve spent my entire days reading and re-reading you instead of doing anything productive.
Um “zero to bedroom in less than 24 hours after six months of silence” is an accurate description of rekindled situationships I’ve ever read. It’s like a dating a revolving door.
Strategic assessment: The “I was on a secret mission” excuse is classic misdirection. Also, “Mr. TalkAussieToMe” has been approved for use in all future intelligence briefings.
Reading your old posts is like reading a book where I already know the ending but stop. Is “Mercury isn’t in retrograde” – we’ll blame the planets for this man’s behavior when the real astronomical phenomenon is his audacity.
Fuck. How did you not see it?
pro-rated relationship time” is the accounting principle I’m using to justify texting my ex 💀 if we dated for 6 months, broke up for 2, then I get 4 months of free emotional chaos, right?
“mr. aussieinmyundees” !!!! I just screamed out loud 😭
the TED Talk on vague relationship terminology… I’ve sat through that exact presentation three times this year alone 🙃 boys really do be graduating with honors in saying absolutely nothing
“handcuffs might have been fun” your brain really operates on another level
@sk8r.boi.98 It’s the caffeine.
“my anxiety builds a complex and charges me rent” – excuse me while I send this to my therapist because THIS IS MY ENTIRE EXISTENCE summed up in seven words
dealing with my own mr. talktomethen ghostsme and this post is both validating and terrifying. “everyone deserves a second chance. right? right.” – me trying to convince myself to do something I’m gonna do anyway.
“Is there a study guide? Will there be a pop quiz?” STOP 💀
“zero to bedroom in less than 24 hours” is literally every toxic relationship restarts. it’s like a law of physics at this point.
you went from serious self-reflection to “multiple times. in multiple positions.” gave me emotional whiplash in the best possible way 😂 pure poetry.
As that guy (not Aussie Guy) let me give you some insight. You probably werent the first text. Id go through several until I found a “you.” And keep going back until she stops letting me. Dick moves? Sure. From reading some of these letters to yourself, if I met you in person Id turn around and walk away. I’m sure your a pretty woman, and Im admittedly an asshole, but not so much of one that Id target (yes target) vulnerability in someone. We can smell it like iron in blood.
Heard some buzz about Tai99win and had to see for myself. Site looks fresh and the games are decent. If you are feeling lucky, see if this is for you:tai99win.
Sbobetsvip, my friends swear by it for their sports bets. They say the odds are good and the payouts are quick. Gonna give it a try myself! Check it out: sbobetsvip.
BBRbet444 is a new one on my radar. Checking it out for their variety of games. Looks promising! See for yourself here: bbrbet444.
Yo, multibet88slot is where it’s at! Slots are off the chain and they always have some kinda promo going on. Gotta try it multibet88slot.
Gave baazplaygame a shot last night. Lost a bit…but had fun doin’ it lol. Anyone else had any wins there lately? Still trying to figure out the strategy! baazplaygame
Alright alright, let’s talk ck999game! I’ve been messing around on there and gotta say, it’s got some decent stuff. Worth a look if you’re bored, ya know? Check it out: ck999game