FabGuys.com forum: Losing a partner

By *iridiflorian OP Man
4 weeks ago

South Lanarkshire

Hey guys. This is a bit of a downbeat topic compared to all the others on here so sorry for bringing down the mood, but I thought I'd give this a go.

I lost my partner 4 years ago, we'd been together for over 30 years, and 4 years on, I'm still lost without him and haven't truly recovered from it. I've pretty much tried everything to feel some kind of happiness again, including trying to be sociable, doing all the things, all my hobbies, I used to do before, and generally being good and kind to myself. But nothing's worked. The only thing I haven't done is being with someone again, not a relationship, but just having fun with someone. That's why I made a profile on here, but no hook-ups yet. A mixture of not feeling confident enough and a sense of guilt is probably holding me back, but it's the only thing I haven't tried and I wonder if that's the magic thing that'll help me get back to being myself and just to feel happy again.

So I guess what I'm asking is...if anyone's experienced this kind of loss, if getting back in the saddle, so to speak!, has helped them recover and start embracing life. Thanks for listening!

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By *ammiTVTV/TS
4 weeks ago

Inverness

So sorry for your loss🙏

Absolutely heartbreaking for you. Sending you all my love and hugs♥️

Things will progress naturally for you at its own pace. It already has to some extent and you have found yourself on here. Who knows what will happen?

What will be will be.

It looks like you are doing amazing dealing with everything that has come your way already.

Much love ❤️

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By *arriedbibtmMan
4 weeks ago

Grimsby

What would your partner say to you if you was feeling like this

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By *iridiflorian OP Man
4 weeks ago

South Lanarkshire

SammiTV, thank you so much. x

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By *ylons22Man
4 weeks ago

Wolverley & Dudley

sorry for your loss too.

they say times a healer but is it really?.

i lost my best friend suddenly 9 years ago, we weren't sexual or anything like that. he was just one of them friends who was always there whenever i needed a chat or a shoulder to cry on & had been friends since we were in our teens, even these days i still miss him so much & I'd give anything to see him again, to have a chat and a laugh with him, i still think of him daily & shed a tear quite often,

thoughts & prayers from myself to you

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By *V ShazTV/TS
4 weeks ago

Haydock

You only know when the time is right.

Similar situation. Feelings for male company was suppressed whilst married.

But you can't deny yourself what is the real you. Your partner would want you to go on, as you would if circumstances were reversed.

No guilt felt, as the dynamics of male company are different to your partner.

Don't deny yourself this life that is now in front of you. Life really is too short. Xx

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By *reed_my_manCouple (MM)
4 weeks ago

Lymington

I just want to say I’m really sorry for your loss. It’s rare to see someone brave enough to bare their soul on a site like this which is often so shallow. Your message really moved me.

I guess the only thing I want to say is don’t deny yourself happiness and pleasure. Your partner loved you and would want you to live life to the full I’m sure. Treat yourself occasionally and do what makes you happy. It’s ok to feel the way you do.

There are plenty of guys here. Go and have some fun. You deserve it.

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By *airythighs61Man
4 weeks ago

North Norfolk

Desperately sad when one loses a partner ...but one thing about these modern times, we're lucky we can meet people easily and even though sex maybe not be part of it at least you can discuss your feelings .I hope that may just make you feel more positive about the future ...take care x

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By *erscumdumpMan
4 weeks ago

Watford

Sorry for your loss pal. We all deserve to be happy but sometimes happiness feels so out of reach. Physical connection might be the thing missing for you right now. The only way to know is to give it a go. If I was closer I'd give you a go

Have you had bereavement counselling? What you're feeling isn’t uncommon and talking it through with a counsellor might help. Hospice services often offer free counselling services, or you could try the mental health charities. Bereavement takes as long as it takes, and life can never go back to what it was, but I guarantee you will find yourself again. You've started just by being here. Good luck 👍

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By *ickSeekerMan
4 weeks ago

Canterbury

Time is a healer. Everything passes 🕯🌻📖

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