Uh, yes. lol. tho it was me with the kid. we both stayed in way longer than we should have. ended up with a kid together anf finally accepting that we just didnt mesh. we r great friends now. But thats beside the point. If you really dont want to continue the relationship the best thing you can do for the kid(s?) is to get out sooner than later. the longer you stick around the more hurt they will be when it does come to an end. she is older so you can explain that you want to be there for her and keep in touch regardless of what happens. i mean. either that or what? stick around a few more yrs till theyre moved out and then bail? i mean that would be the "easier" route, but it depends on how much you really want or dont want the relationship. I mean honestly, the issues you are having are pretty low key. He wants to be lovey and hes clingy...ok... so either accept the fact that its his way of showing affection and learn to love it or maybe sit down with him and tell him how you feel. that as much as you enjoy spending time together that you also highly value your personal time and space. that hes not doing anything wrong, but that you need him to understand that you are a more solo personality. relationships are give and take and its never going to be perfect. but again its really up to you to decide what you are willing to deal with. If you cant deal with him then its better to bail sooner than later.