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Just
End It
Based on your description
of him here and the details of the story below, not to mention the
fact that he, too, is young and relatively inexperienced, one thing
is clear to me: you need to muster your strength and resolve to
END this relationship (certainly the intimacy, but probably also
all contact with him).
Trust
Your Instincts
You make some very astute
observations about him and you and the other girl involved, and
you should trust your intuition. I hear you saying that you haven't
gotten anywhere in the relationship, and that he may have a strong
need (obsession is what you said) to be with someone, anyone.
He
Doesn't Respect You or the Girlfriend
It's patently obvious
at this point that he doesn't respect you or his girlfriend enough
to make a decision, not even to be completely honest with her, so
you have to take the initiative. It's a difficult, painful step
you have to take, but it'll best serve all the parties involved
in the long run.
I know what it's like
to have feelings for someone who's involved with someone else. It's
frustrating, confusing, sometimes heartbreaking and demeaning. These
feelings are only exacerbated if the "someone" has feelings for
you as well.
A
Decision Has to be Made
A decision has to be
made, and in this case, I believe the right thing to do is not be
in contact with him for some time. He'll almost certainly try to
prevent such a situation, but you must resist further advances.
Whether or not his intentions
are honorable, he is manipulating you and your emotions, and keeping
you from being happy, on your own or with someone else.
The answer to your ultimate
question, why he's bothering with you if he doesn't plan on breaking
up with the other girl, is one I'm not sure anyone can answer fully.
He's confused, doesn't know exactly what he wants, needs to be with
someone, perhaps gets something out of the relationship with you
he doesn't get from her. Any or all of these may be factors, but
it is not fair to you to be strung along while he grows up and matures.
You have your own living,
loving, and learning to do, and you need to be your own guide and
be with someone who'll learn with and concentrate on you, not be
pulled in different directions.
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