Here I go again on my own...

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Ginger, I'm sorry - that's crappy. And I know it hurts.

I was there like a partner was. But that is not enough

Or maybe it was TOO much? For just three months into dating, that counts like an awful lot of caretaking/ mothering to me.

I get it - I'm a caretaker too. But it's something we need to learn to curb, especially early in a relationship .

Oddly enough, one book I read that was helpful in this regard was Why Men Love Bitches.

But overall - this guy was a douche. Why date a woman with a kid if you feel that way? Sounds like an excuse to me - don't be surprised if it turns out he had another date waiting in the wings.

Do NOT put this on yourself. Your default position is to assume you're not worthy, but in this case, HE was not worthy.