Hi everyone. My friend suggested this site to me awhile ago, I've been searching around but finally found the time to make a post about my situation. I know you all have probably heard countless situations of this type, but I really would appreciate any advice anyone has to offer.
Anyways. I'm 24. I'm dating a 35 year old man. He has kids, and was once married. I think this plays into how he is treating me now, but I'm not sure. Before we got together, he wanted to date me, but I really took a step back to think about it, for a few reasons. 1) The age gap. 2) religious differences 3) the baggage. It was a friend of his that convinced me to decide to give things a try. I figured it wouldn't hurt. I do like this man, a lot, but lately I've found him to be really distant and perhaps even unattracted to me. He never seems to initiate any contact any more, whether it just be a hug, or even just going out. We've been dating for over 2 months. I call him a lot, I know I shouldn't, but he calls me too once in awhile and all he ever seems to do is say "wasssup" and then I have to carry the conversation and he doesn't even as much as invite me out.
Anyways. I'm considering breaking it off, after all, its only been 2 months, and I don't want to continue a relationship the rest of my life in this way. I want to feel special, I want to feel attractive, I want to feel like I am important to someone. And he just hasn't been showing it. The reason I haven't already done so, is because when I am really considering it, its almost like he turns around.
Nevertheless, the lack of attention is certainly getting to me. My ex boyfriend is coming to visit this weekend (my current boyfriend knows this, knows we are going to hang out, and is ok with this). I know my ex is still attracted to me and because I'm not getting attention in my current relationship its making me seriously consider going out and having a good time with my ex, which might involve things that my bf would not approve of. I wouldn't have sex with him but I'm just talking about cuddling while watching a movie type of thing. Not even kissing. Although, knowing me, I will see him, feel guilty, and not do that kind of stuff. Its just that I get so flippin mad at my boyfriend that the thoughts cross my mind. So maybe this in itself is a reason for me to break up with him.
Anyways, I'd like to know what you all think. Is there anything I can do or say to change how this relationship is going? And If you think I should break up with him what should I say, how should I go about doing it in the best way so that neither of us get hurt or blow up at each other.
Thank you.