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Lesbian love advice needed


Question Posted Wednesday April 18 2007, 6:37 pm

Hi, I'm a 20 year old lesbian and I've been in a relationship with my girlfriend for over 3 years. She's the first long term relationship I've ever had. I've been living with her for about a year and a half. She pays for everything for me, and the house is hers.

I'm the kind of girl who gets big crushes that last for months. But I never really got a crush on my girlfriend, I just started dating her because she seemed like she would make a nice girlfriend. So ever since we've been together I've still been getting crushes on other women. I haven't been with anyone else, but I don't know if I should just keep staying in this relationship just because we make a good couple. If I left then I'd have to move back in with my mom who is an even less tolerable choice. Besides, my girlfriend has been with me so long that she's gotten into the same habits and so if she left she might change, I might find that she was the best person out there after all, but then it would be too late.

Most of the time I don't even want to hug her and I don't know why. I really like her and enjoy being around her. Should I just stay in the relationship until I find someone that I do have passion for?


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leLovely answered Wednesday April 18 2007, 7:21 pm:
It seems like you're staying in the relationship for all the wrong reasons. Hypothetically, if you really don't want to be with her, but you don't want to end the relationship because you have to move in with your mom, that's really not fair to her or yourself. You're staying with her for the wrong reasons, and she's getting mislead, thinking that you're 100% happy. Since you're not sure if you absolutely want to stay in this relationship, but you're afraid that if you leave and you might realize that she was THE ONE for you, maybe that's a good thing. Maybe if a take a little bit of time away from eachother, you'll be able to realize how much you truely care about her, or maybe you realize that she isn't that one for you. and I'm sure that you'll feel a lot better knowing that you're not second guessing anymore. A break isn't always a bad thing, some time away from eachother can really clear out your mind and re-evaluate your feelings for eachother! Hope this helped, and good luck. =)

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Xenolan answered Wednesday April 18 2007, 7:13 pm:
I'm a man, and I'm hetero. Hope you don't mind if I advise you.

Intimate relationships don't necessarily need intense passion; it is possible to have a perfectly happy, successful long-term commitment without feeling sparks fly every time she walks into the room. But if it's something you feel is missing and that you don't want to live without, then ultimately your relationship is doomed.

Normally, I'd say that you could stay together for as long as you're happy, but in your case there's a problem with that. She's essentially supporting you completely; she provides you with a home, companionship, a listening ear, and all your expenses are paid. It would not be right to stay with her for the sole purpose of having someplace to be while you look for someone else. There's a phrase for that: it's called "using someone".

She doesn't deserve that.

You need to tell her about your feelings, or lack thereof. It'll probably hurt, and you may find yourself thrown out, but it is the honest and right thing to do. She deserves to know if she is someone you're settling for until something better comes along. She may even be willing to change her habits to try to give you the passion you're looking for. It's worth a try.

One more thing: you need to find some way to be independent, financially and emotionally, before you can have a truly successful relationship. Being "trapped" with someone because you have nowhere else to go is not a good way to inspire feelings of love and affection. No matter what happens with your current girlfriend, get yourself a job and start contributing to the household. The best kinds of relationships, regardless of the gender of those involved, are based on equality.

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RentFaNaTC answered Wednesday April 18 2007, 7:12 pm:
if you like her, like actully think there is something going between you then stick with it. but if you really dont see there being any chemistry or anything to look forward then dont keep dating her. you probably think of her as a friend now that you know more about her. dont worry about what other people think and how you look together, its if it feels right. you need to be true to your heart.

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