a demanding relationship: How do I get my freedom back without hurting his feelings.
Question Posted Thursday May 2 2013, 10:59 am
I did jobs for a man73 im 52 i have medical issues myself now but he exspects me to call or come over everyday. no matter what its never enough. how do i get my freedom back without hurting his feelings.
If we are talking about him hiring you like a caregiver, help with the gardening and other stuff and paid you to do this agreed upon work, what were the limitations, was it to be part time? Remind him of that and if he needs more assistance than you can or are willing to give, suggest he check with agencies that help seniors.
Now if we are talking about sexual encounters, yes I know there are older people not many but some who still have a libido...I do. Whether for pay or not, at the older age range, there are very few and far between females who are capable of being more than just companionship. So if he wants you over every day to satisfy his needs and lonliness and you don't want to have any such relationship beyond occasional friend, you have to just say so. If you find you can't wean him off your company, it might be easier for you to cut if off totally and not go back.
If you have medical issues and continueing this would interfere with your health, you have good reason to cut down or cut off contact with this person, and explain it is for your medical issues as well as peace of mind. You need more personal alone time. Nothing wrong with that. If he can't be a gentlemen enough to honor that, don't worry about his feelings, he's not worrying about yours...is he? [ Dragonflymagic's advice column | Ask Dragonflymagic A Question ]
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