prettyinpink16
1-21-02, 02:22 PM
My boyfriend of over 2 months and I have been having problems. I don't know if I want to date him any more. He's a little too serious about our relationship. I don't feel that I love him and he's been saying the "L" word a little too often for comfort. Any advice on if I should try to salvage the relationship or should I just dump him and get it over with?:cry:
It's a little hard to say, but here's my opinion. If he says he loves you but you don't feel you love him, there's no reason you should say or pretend you do. If you feel like there's potential for your relationship with this guy, you don't need to dump him. Just be honest with him that you do "like" him, but don't feel that you are in love yet. If he really does love you, he'll understand and maybe he'll lighten up on his professions of love for a while. If he gets nasty about it because you don't feel the same way, that's a red flag and maybe you should get out sooner than later.
You need to ask yourself whether you think this guy is worth the effort. If he is, go for it at your own pace. If he's not, break it off now and move on.
I had a boyfriend who said the "love" word way before I was ready. I told him I wasn't ready to be in love and to let me have my space. He did, and a few months later I married him.:)
Good luck.
To be honest PrettyinPink I think you should get out of this relationship...:confused:
I tend to agree with ABC.
The only things I would add:
Is his love obsessive? If all he's doing is telling you he loves you is that really that bad?
I guess the real concern is, is he pushing you to do things that you don't want to do? If he is and you say no and he stops then I don't see a problem. However if he doesn't or is being persistent about those things and not respecting you, then maybe you're better off without him.
My general experience is that if you are not comfortable with him, it probably isn't going to change. That's just my experience though. Only you can decide what is best for you. Good luck. :)
If you don't love him then why torture him? You are leading him on. Let him find someone that loves him.
Dancingdoll1986
1-23-02, 12:30 PM
My friend Richard is going through this. He and his g/f Amy have been having probs. He is totally into her, but she's not into him. She broke up with him, because she wasn't ready for commitment, and started dating other guys. He's really devestated, but I've been talking with him, and he's starting to get over her.
If you don't feel the same way, it really is for the best that you leave, only for the sake of his feelings and well being. There will be someone in his life that will help him get through it, and it doesn't sound like you want to be with him.
Do it for yourself and for him. There's nothing more painful than stringing someone along and then breaking up with him.
Just my $.02!
prettyinpink16
1-25-02, 06:31 PM
Thanks for all your advice. Just an update... we broke up about 2 days after I originally posted. We both decided it should end and everything is working out alright. Thanks again.:D
Aw Man! I'm too late to put my 2 cents into the mix.
Prettyinpink, Get back together with him so I can give you an opinion! j/k :lol:
You did what you thought was right for you, and that's all that counts. I was in agreement with ABC on this one.....but that's okay...my feelings aren't hurt......much!:cry: :lol: