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Saturday, Apr 5, 2008

Please please read.

Arrgh I have like NO energy to write this. Saw Torchwood this morning and cried for a pathetically long time. Quite ashamed. Plus I have to change my icon. My icons are cursed!

Anyhoo, Ladies Day yesterday was fab. Didn't win any money and having James around was weird but weirdly nice (for once it was my best friend being the (welcome) gooseberry since her boyfriend was being an arse as usual - too much to drink )

Put pics on Facebook then boyfriend got all arsey when I didn't use the one of him and me as my profile pic. Jesus, chill out. Still completely confused by him but I think it'll have to end soon - my irritation is that it's me who's all wrong. Well, except his emotions and touchiness. He's just like a diva sometimes.

HOLY WALL OF TEXT BREAK!

***

I crave alpha male. I hate having to be tactful all the time. Also found out he hates crowds, heights, can't drink, can't eat red meat, and hates having people write on his facebook wall saying he owes them money (in a very tactful and polite way with a joke or two I may add!!!)

As Jen (the writer of said wall post) said, "Jesus, no offense Claire, but your boyfriend needs to grow some balls."

I'm shallow. Get over it. I'm fiercely independant, forthright, brutally honest and will take over a situation if no one else has the guts to do it. And I need someone who can deal with that and doesn't let me make all of the decisions. Jesus.

*takes deep breaths* It's a pity he's one of the "good guys". I just don't think I'm ready. Next blog, nothing about the sodding boyfriend. I'm getting sick of myself.

Pics:

As you should know, that's me in the top corner with James and Jen. He hates this pic, it's now my profile pic. Not because he hates it...well, he just doesn't do photos.

I hate this pic, it's his profile pic lol. I'm wearing a jacket because it was majorly cold some of the time.

Urgh, let's have a proper nice one of me from last year...

Cheeky grin...

You know what I miss? Going into clubs and grabbing a random guy to dance with. No expectations, (well, from me anyway) no stress, no worries.

Jeez, what have I turned into? I'm starting to hate myself and my selfish ways. I blame my mood. Maybe I'm angry because I'm hungry and I haven't showered yet. It's almost 2pm for God's sake.

*rants for a bit*

Breathe.

LOL-ER-GUINEAPIG!

Breathe.

Comment me sane! Please, I need help. I dont want him to come round to Preston this week. Or maybe not at all. It's just...sometimes I really like him, but not in a love or lust or anything way. Something is getting lost and I don't know if I can/want to fix it

  1. He loves me.
  2. We have the best conversations, even if they are a little long.
  3. He says I always look beautiful.
  4. He gets on with everyone I know.
  5. Five. ...

Ok, so I may not be in the best mood to write a list, but that is looking pretty desperate. I think the novelty of boyfriend-hood has worn off and I'm looking at it properly. Or not. Dunno. Yeah, doesn't look good, does it?

I'm gonna get a shower and some comfort food. Chicken and ham with cheese wrapped in a tortilla. Then I'm going to watch Skins and read some Stephen King. Re-reading Carrie.

Really hating myself now! Oh plus there are some real weirdos on TV.com, no one who comments here or I comment on, don't worry. They bug me too.

xxxx

Comments

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Hi, that guy you're with (James, right?) he looks spookly like someone I know. Obviously, not him as he is older but the resemblence is uncanny!

Mmmmm... chicken, ham and cheese tortilla...

Tom.
Posted Apr 5, 2008 6:19 am PT
Hey CLaire!! The list is pretty good...I think that with only one of the facts you wrote I would be happy... He really seems one of the good guys but what is important here is what you feel. You are confused, that's quite obvious, but I still think you need to talk with him about that...

That tortilla seems yummy

HUGE HUGS!!
Posted Apr 5, 2008 6:48 am PT
Hi Brit!

What is it Ladies Day? Brit thing, I assume...

Ok, I'm sorry but I can't help but laughing at Jen's comment of the growing balls For what you say, I guess she is right, at least partly.

Sounds like you and Jaaaaaaames have really different characters that aren't easy to reconcile most of the time. I know it gets frustrating, even more knowing that he is a good guy, but that isn't all that matters in the end, right? Erm... ok. I'm adding to your confussion.

I don't think you should blame yourself let alone hate yourself. You are like you are and well, it's obvious that some deal of adaptation should be put into practice when coupling up with someone, but certainly not to the extent where we don't recognize ourselves any longer. Those five points could totally relate to a good friend, not necessarily a lover. Just hinting... and probably being intruding

Yeah, I should just zip my mouth

And if you want pathetic and funny, you always have G&G. Makes me feel better than stuffing my stomach and getting a long refreshing shower. I swear on true love and all honesty.

I love you, Clara. Just and exactly like you are, if that helps *squeeze hugs*
Posted Apr 5, 2008 7:08 am PT
Sorry that things aren't working out so well. Maybe you should find someone in a different country? Worked for me.

Got to agree with Jen though, it does sound like he could do with an emergency addapairtome. (thank you Dr. Cox for that one. )

Can't stand crowds? Can't drink? And from what I understand you're a little bit of a party animal. Doesn't sound like a good matchup. But you say he loves you, which is a good thing, but maybe if you don't feel the same way, you need to take a step back and really take a good look at things.

I'm no good at this kind of thing, and maybe I'm just at that phase in a relationship myself where I think I know everything about how to be happy and smiles, when in actual fact, I know bugger all. Still, I do know that there's no need to blame yourself or hate yourself for anything. It'll all work out right in the end, one way or the other, I'm sure of it.

Just to slide some Geek in here, because it never feels right if I don't, I've got Revenant wings now. And I'm stuck.

I nearly cried at Torchwood as well, but might I suggest a nice bunny icon? Can't go wrong with a bunny.
Posted Apr 5, 2008 7:23 am PT
Don't feel guilty for wanting to be true to yourself, that won't help at all. Also don't feel guilty because he says he loves you and you don't feel the same way. Actually sounds a lot like me and my ex... As snotling said, it'll sort itself out. Til then, enjoy your tortilla (sounds yummy) and maybe bash some pixels to help with the frustration
Posted Apr 5, 2008 7:46 am PT
Hi,

I am not good in relationships (I seem never to fall in love and get tired...), but it's easy to see you're not happy in this one and I am against the whole trying to fix things especially when you are this young... I think you can find someone a little closer to your idea of perfection than that; and if you need to break up, I think you raised good arguments in this blog, use them.

I fell so callous... I didn't cry watching TW, I had a smile at the end of it. Though I think on a second watching with no stress about what is gonna happen (I was shaking through the first half hour... my God I must be sick) I'll probably shed a tear or two after all.

Funny I never seem to meet the weird ones... Maybe I'm too weird for them? .

Be good, good luck with all the bf thinking,

France xx
Posted Apr 5, 2008 7:57 am PT
Claire...*huge huggles* I think you should just be seriously asking yourself one question - To dump or not to dump?

If you don't feel entirely right with him then end it. Now. Before things get too messy. Just my opinion.
Posted Apr 5, 2008 8:36 am PT
Sorry about the TW misfortune, Claire.

Ladies day? Never heard of it, but feel the need to celebrate it.

I know what you mean about craving alpha male. I've never been in a real relationship before, but I can tell you that if you're this confused about it, you might want to rethink it. I mean, Jaaaames seems like a nice guy, but almost a little wimpy. Try finding a guy who'll shoot a bear and make you a coat out of it. Now THAT'S a man!

Best of luck, dear. xxx

Posted Apr 5, 2008 9:30 am PT
Pretty shattered but I'll have a go at replies:

Mollete: Hey hun. Ladies' Day is a day at the local Aintree racecourse where you can get all dressed up and drink and maybe bet.
Apparently it stems from the tradition of getting a hooker after winning lots of money at the races...from the outfits of some of the girls there, I think that's an accurate summary!
Yeah, it gets filmed on TV and James was on the national news yesterday! Crazy!

Yeah, I think Jen was being pretty precise there. I can't be looking after a boyfriend when he gets freaked out by the crowds. I was thinking "for God's sake" where probably a better girl than me would take it in her stride

Yes, that was quite confusing! I think the main thing is if we love each other. And I doubt that will develop now. I've already decided to end it the week after next. I talked it out with Jen before. I don't want to lie to him.

I think the five points miss something crucial - what I feel about him. There is nothing about me mentioned there, just that HE loves me, HE thinks I'm pretty etc.

G&G and the ripple affect for others freaks me out. I don't like it

Thank you for the advice hun

*hugggggssss*
Posted Apr 5, 2008 9:55 am PT
JJ: Hey hey! It's like what I said to BM, the list is one-sided. It's no good him loving me if I don't feel the same way

I'm going to talk with him, but in a final way. I've already explained some things to him but he doesn't pick up on them, he says he will not hurry me or anything but his actions don't reflect that. I think it's time I just ended it really.

The tortilla was lovely, yup yup

HUGE HUGS!!
Posted Apr 5, 2008 9:58 am PT
Lee: Yeah yeah, I'll just get some hot French guy shall I? Too bad I can't speak French

Nice Scrubs reference you geek.

Well the non-drinking is for a medical purpose, but yeah he's nervous about a lot of things and likes to tell me what. I would prefer a manly shrug and swallowing the fear thanks.

You don't need to tell me you're no good at these thngs, geek boy Lol kidding, but if you want help on FF:RW then PM me, I kick ass at that game. Can't believe you're already stuck though I'm halfway through and have hit a glitch but nothing a spurt of tactical thinking won't sort out

Oh I know it all works out, that's practically my mantra! I don't regret a thing but I think it's run it's course. Pretty damn quickly, but there you are

I can't believe the nerve of the Torchwood writers! I've never known such risk-taking! But it was a brilliant episode and here's hoping they get some great new cast members.

Um, being a TV site, I thought I'd have a relevant TV icon. I know I know, unimaginative...

Posted Apr 5, 2008 10:05 am PT
IIyana: Ooh hello! Defo going to bash pixels after this, oh no, Doctor Who is on soon, I'll do that
Yeah I'm starting to think it's no one's fault really...
Posted Apr 5, 2008 10:07 am PT
France: Hey lo!
I seem to have the quick honeymoon period followed by disillusionment and boredom. I do think I'm far too young to get involved so deeply. I'm inexperienced and naive, I gotta do my own thing for a while. Also my work is suffering and when it comes down to it, that's my priority. I'm not happy in this any more and that's why I'm finishing it, I'm just hating the fact it's going to hurt him a lot.

When I read this blog back it just sounds angry and resentful and that's not who I am. Talked to my best friend before and she said I'd been different over the past few weeks. More moody. That's not what I want; I think I've just been tired out by being upbeat around him all of the time.

It'll work out, there's gotta be someone else

I guess you knew someone was going to die...were you the one on the forum who was relieved that Ianto didn't die? He's progressed so much this series...I almost had him written off as a background character but I've been nicely surprised. Still gutted about the finale but at least the writers are back to their best

You are pretty weird

xx
Posted Apr 5, 2008 10:14 am PT
Lauren: I like your straight-talking, girl You seem to have summed it up nicely

Yes, I don't think it should go any further. If I lie he's just going to be more hurt. Ah, I hate this but I guess it has to happen.
xxx
Posted Apr 5, 2008 10:17 am PT
Kate: Cheers kid, oh and read Mollete's reply for a Ladies' Day explanation

I loved your comment about shooting a bear. Possibly not that extreme, but yeah, I don't want to have to be the one looking after him or him looking after me. I want equality and in this case it feels unbalanced.

Thanks huni xxx
Posted Apr 5, 2008 10:20 am PT
I think you made the right decission hun *massive huggles*

~~~~~~

*takes mental note to show up at Ladies' Day next year*

*starts thinking of the appropiate clothing to fit in tradition*

Gotta cherish tradition, right?

*cough*
Posted Apr 5, 2008 10:56 am PT
I'm stuck on the mission where Vaan is trying to sneak into the temple, I know I could make it if I abandoned the treasure, just set Sprint to Gambit and cheese it. But I want the treasure...
Posted Apr 5, 2008 11:46 am PT
Don't be so hard on yourself I mean if it's not right between you and James then it's not right. I'm not expert in these things but it sounds like you two are good friends who really get along but maybe it's nothing more then that. I mean being great friends isn't enough to make a relationship work let alone make you love someone. I mean he sounds like a good guy but if he's not your type he's not your type. You can't change that any more then he can. And as much as you don't want to hurt him I mean maybe it's better for the both of you if you just open up to him and be honest, so you can both move on. Anyway that's just my opinion. Good luck working it out.
Posted Apr 5, 2008 12:08 pm PT
well i watched torchwood i cant beleive they killed off tosh i mean owen was a dead guy walking literally but tosh grrr idk i feel all geeky cause i watched dr who tooo jaaaaaaames sounds odd but your not normal so who knows nervous guy and you together i think you should make a list cause you didntsay how you feel and if he wears argile socks sorry hun he has to go yep i have become all rational alert the press

youve got barney as your picture in your face bm *waves celebratory fist*

la la la la la la la la la la ill come grrr at these people ooooooooor i have a better soultion
*hands claire a box of claireitus pills*
use wisely by weird little hamster
Posted Apr 5, 2008 12:09 pm PT
oooh skins see i love your british like me noone else has seen skins isnt it fab i love love love it ditto with gavin and stacey *pimping own editored show* but seriously makes me giggle oooooh i used to like two pints but since they killed off jonny not so much they should of left them killed off in the archer rambling now
Posted Apr 5, 2008 12:11 pm PT
I cryed at torchwood aswell!!! i cnt believe they killed tosh and owen off but oh well lets see what they do nxt!!!!! Booo for not making any money but hey you had fun!! *hugemassivehuggles*
Posted Apr 5, 2008 12:27 pm PT
Awwww babe Im sorry boys are icky

Dont ever let him or any other guy make you feel bad. You are smart and brave and pretty and AWESOME!!!! Never forget that

*huggles* xxoxoxoxo
Posted Apr 5, 2008 1:01 pm PT
Hmmm ... this is a conundrum Clara! Obviously you like the guy, but his quirks are getting on your nerves. That happens once a relationship gets comfortable. Perhaps you should look at the list of things he can't do or fears, and ask yourself if those items are really worth getting fussed about. Then I think you'll feel better about yourself and your relationship!! Good Luck!!!
Posted Apr 5, 2008 1:19 pm PT
The way you have have descibed how everything with you and James has been going sounds like the two of you would be better off if you were just friends! One more thing, so he doesn't like red meat and can't drink, what's up with that! I don't drink that often but I can still hold my own to an extent(I know what my limits are ) but that is an apprent genetic trait in my family since we all like the sauce just at differing levels! Hope everything works out for you!

This is for you Alyssa for saying that boys are icky!
Posted Apr 5, 2008 2:20 pm PT
eww its Matt


Posted Apr 5, 2008 2:22 pm PT
*huggle*

Sorry to hear about the boyfriend troubles. He does seem like the clingy and needy type, and if you don't like that, you should probably leave. Why be unhappy and hate yourself for his sake? But its up to you, and do what's right

I watched Torchwood with my boyfriend (who absoutely hates it), and I was teary, he looked over to me and laughed, and I burst out crying while laughing and saying "SHUT UP!". It was weird, but I do plan on watching it by myself when he's not around.

If you want an uncursed icon, set it to Jack. He can't die
Posted Apr 5, 2008 3:56 pm PT
Ooh, for a proper icon that they can't kill off, try Data, Tasha Yar, Jimmy Kirk or Jadzia Dax. You can't kill whats already dead.
Posted Apr 5, 2008 5:18 pm PT
Be back later. One thing though, Lee,

...

KHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAN!!!!

Random Star Trek reference over

Oh, and while I'm at it, yeah I didn't get the treasure. I just ran as fast as my little legs would carry me I couldn't do stealth. How exactly do you do stealth anyway?
Posted Apr 6, 2008 2:17 am PT
I can't believe Torchwood! 2 people gone??? Sorry life has got confusing over James. Every man..oops i mean person have a weakness. Sometimes i think i am more masculine than my other half, i do all the technical stuff, know how to car maintainence, decorating, and he knows how to write a good shopping list, but I love him, he is really romantic, and he's a good Dad. There is always things that piss you off about them, its usually a case of whether you can love them enough to live with it or not.....*bighugs*
Posted Apr 6, 2008 8:02 am PT
Oook, relationship issues. I think I am no good at this at the moment, but I'll give it a try. Not sure if any of what I write down actually makes sense though...

Looks like Jaaames is more commited to you being a couple than you are. And I think I don't hurt you by saying that because you are a smart girl and you already figured this out yourself.

Did you talk to him about all this? You two are more or less mature, you should be able to have a conversation about this. It won't help to talk to us. Sure we are here to give advice as far as we can, or to cheer you up when you need to be cheered up. We always love doing that, but still, we can't solve the problems you have with James.

Maybe take some time away from him? Make sure you figure out yourself what you want? Do you really love him? When you don't, then don't stay with him, just because he sometimes makes you feel good. That's no fair to him. He really seems to be a great guy and he deserves to be treated that way.

Ok, this sounded a little harsh, right? But I've had something like this myself, only was I the one on the other end. And let me tell you, it didn't end well. There was a severely broken heart involved and no-one deserves that.

I really hope I could help, or you are at least not totally pissed at me for being a little outspoken...

Btw, Torchwood finale kicked @ss, but it was so sad...

*hugs*
Posted Apr 6, 2008 8:07 am PT
Sucks about the boyfriend. Meh. He does need to grow a pair of balls. If I wanted to be all cuddly and sweet, I'd get a hamster. Maybe James can be trained?

As for the weirdos on tv.com, this person started talking to me on msn and then suddenly took an offense cos I wasn't sharing his/hers interest in obese women with EE cups.
Posted Apr 6, 2008 10:48 am PT
Oh yes, that was me relieved for Ianto , and it wasn't a joke, I was laughing hysterically at the end... I guess we all know who my favorite character besides Jack is . I hadn't been spoiled at all, I just had interpreted the title 'Exit wounds' as meaning deaths so I was nervous, but I had no idea if I was right or not.
Posted Apr 6, 2008 10:51 am PT
Susi: Hey, don't hold back hun, say exactly what you think!

Yeah one sentence got me interested: "When you don't, then don't stay with him, just because he sometimes makes you feel good."

Ay, that's the nub. You're totally right of course. Thanks and remember never to hold back, I don't want to be mollycoddled, I'm a big girl now!

xxx
Posted Apr 8, 2008 5:23 am PT
bounce bounce bounce
Posted Apr 8, 2008 9:57 am PT
*major hugs* Sorry things aren't working out in the boyfriend department. I hope things get better for as in if you want to break up with him you do (which it sounds more like you do want to) or if not then things improve that way. But life decisions can be so difficult to make. More *hugs* Oh and I like your cartoon pic by the way, entertaining

gs
Posted Apr 11, 2008 11:10 am PT
Where are you, Ms Claire? Just disappeared like that...

I hope it's because you are very very very busy doing things...
Posted Apr 13, 2008 2:52 pm PT
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