Early stage of conflict in new relationship…
What began as something casual and sweet, progressed a little too quickly and turned into something a little more serious than either person was ready for. Regardless, real feelings sprouted and the other person is extremely sensitive and not as experienced in self reflection and personal growth. I have been practicing personal growth for many many years, but still struggling with this current situation. I am in a state of regret, confusion, and deep hurt. I think I am mostly afraid of this person completely cutting me out of their life, never allowing room for closure or reconciliation. I am afraid they did not understand my honesty and choice of words which caused this conflict. I know they are blaming me for everything. I tried to explain but the person shut down. I ended the last communication with “No need to text me back or call. Just take care of yourself and I’ll do the same.” And I’m in a viscous cycle of rereading the last texts and over analyzing them to death. I am scared they will interpret that last message as me ending things permanently… telling them NOT to contact me and go live your life. I just want to desperately reach out to make sure that they know that I am patient and understanding and they can take all the time they want, but that just defeats the entire purpose of being patient, lol.
Some time and space apart is what I need as well. But I’m struggling and hurting with the not knowing… And this is not like me. I always have confidence in my words in my communication. Speaking truth and expressing feelings can be painful, but necessary. I always leave a situation feeling OK about it because I know it was the right thing to do. I don’t know why this is bothering me so much. I wonder if deep down I lack that reassurance because maybe I really messed up, maybe it wasn’t truth and expression… maybe it was selfish and poorly timed. I can’t tell and the confusion is eating away at me.