Question Posted Tuesday November 15 2005, 12:44 am
I'm about to turn 21, and I've been with my first and only boyfriend for about a year and a half. He adores me and I believe that if we were to stay together he would love me until he dies. Unfortunately, I am not so secure in my feelings.
There are some down sides to the relationship:
A) I am a dedicated student while he seems to have little ambition. He dropped out of college and works at a fast food place.
B)Because I'm in college we are living in two different cities.
C) He is extremely insecure. He gets unreasonably angry with me when he knows I've spoken to another guy. He has also told me that if we ever break up he would be too upset to want to get back together.
D) Because I haven't had a previous relationship, I often have doubts. I'm not unhappy in the relationship, but sometimes I wonder if there is a better match for me.
Should I end a relationship I am comfortable with for the possibility of one that is 'ideal' for me?
Additional info, added Tuesday November 15 2005, 2:13 pm: Perhaps some better questions to answer: Is it normal to frequently fantasize about what it might be like to be with someone else if you are truly 'in love'? Do you believe that you need to date around before you really know what it is you want from someone?. Want to answer more questions in the Relationships category? Maybe give some free advice about: Love Life? ankeagle14 answered Tuesday November 15 2005, 4:06 pm: i think you should tell him how you feel, thenif he dosent get mad or anything give him a month or so...i think you could find someone better...but thats just my opinion...
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beentheredonethat answered Tuesday November 15 2005, 3:27 pm: wow, your situation is quite similar to my own. i am also in college dating a guy not in school and living about 3 hours apart. when i first came to school, we actually took a "break" for a couple weeks while i sorted out those feelings. my advice would be to not do that. it complicates things and makes it hard to trust your feelings even more. i think it's great that you haven't been in other relationships. sometimes those can complicate a current relationship. sure, it's completely normal to wonder "what if" but i wouldn't act on. if you're already completely happy with the relationship you have don't give it up. good luck with it all... [ beentheredonethat's advice column | Ask beentheredonethat A Question ]
LETSGO answered Tuesday November 15 2005, 7:27 am: i personally think you shouldnt be asking us.
you should be asking yourself.
but, since you are ,why dont you answer the following questions:
1) do you truley love him?
2) can you see you guys together in the next 10 years?
3) if so, do you see him as a good father or a good husband?
4) do you feel like you "you deserve better"?
and last
5) would you end this relationship for another guy.
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