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Can I stop young girlfriend from experiencing life?

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Dear Harry,

This Is New to Me

Reader Magenta But it's not a new situation to me – my boyfriend would not let me go.

Hmm. I'll have to say this is a new situation to me.

In a way, it almost sounds like her bottom line is the classic 'I think we should see other people.' It almost sounds like she wants to break up, but has some reserves against it.

Show Her What She's Missing

Jeannie Finding out what the Bad Boys do could be exactly what she wants. She can't relate to these experiences.

Try to show her what she "isn't" missing. Have her talk to girls who have dated some of the 'bad boys.' See if you can show her that she's only after unwanted pain. Tell her your feelings on this matter, and make sure she understands them.

An Easy Way To Let You Down

However, there is the possibility that she's trying to break up, but doesn't know an easy way of letting you down. Just because you love her doesn't always mean you'll end up with her (trust me, I know). She might want the flings because they're relationships without any commitment.

It might be that she doesn't want to commit right now; but it might also be an excuse that she's trying to back out without hurting your feelings. I won't lie and say this isn't a possibility – it could happen. I also won't lie and say it won't hurt if things don't work out, but the hurting does fade over time.

Tell Her What She Wants

Jeannie Shouldn't he ASK her what she wants, instead of telling her? Or better yet, he should read the signs – they're blatant.

Your best course of action is to sit down and talk with her. Ask her to be completely honest with you, and tell her what she really wants from a relationship, from you, how she feels towards you, and anything you can think of that will help you understand her stance on this.

Remember: communication is key in any relationship. You might not want to be blunt, but it's a good way to communicate a potentially serious problem.

Good luck to you.
Indigo

 

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