deep sixed

I know things have been moving very fast. I took the plunge and told the other gentlemen that I was seeing someone exclusively, and that the dynamic of our relationship, or lack thereof, would have to change. (I like to be honest. And I didn't want a scene if we ran into anyone. Proactive, not reactive - that's me.) This is a big deal for me. The Agent has met the friends, my parents are aware of his existence, and Kid is enthralled with him. It's been almost 3 weeks. We had a conversation last night re Kid, and parenting. It went well. It's amazing how well he fits the mold of what I am looking for. We talk for hours. Did I mention he's trilingual? Hot.

The other gentlemen didn't take it as well as I would have liked. He told me he was happy for me, but seemed bitter, and couldn't resist throwing it in my face that I said I didn't want a relationship. I'm not sure if he was expecting an explanation, or an apology, or what. I offered neither. I am aggravated that he had the audacity to attempt a guilt trip. We had some fun times, but that was it. I never led him to belive anything more was going on - to the point of absolute bluntness. I think he was being deliberately obtuse. I am tempted to terminate the friendship entirely, but feel that would be a tad juvenile. Hopefully he'll faze himself out. Although he has shown no talent towards self-preservation thus far. No self-repecting man would behave as he has. Man up, for Chirst's sake!