16/f. My boyfriend IS my best friend. I love him so much. We've been together almost a year now. And we see each other almost everyday. But I'm starting to think maybe he's not the one for me. I've met alot of nice guys but I can't date any of them because of my boyfriend. He was my first real boyfriend. I don't want to leave him because he'll think I don't love him, but I REALLY do. It's not a lust love or anything, it's real, we care about each other, we can just lay there and be happy, we never run out of things to say, we can make anything fun, I love him so much. He always makes me feel loved. Anyway haha, I am really curious, I would like to know what it's like to date another guy. But if I do this...he probably won't take me back. And I can't stand losing him. But how do I know if he's really that great if I don't try to date someone other than him? Goshh..
[ Answer this question ] Want to answer more questions in the Miscellaneous category? Maybe give some free advice about: Random Weirdos? *Kate* answered Tuesday June 17 2008, 10:04 pm: I know exactly what you mean. I'm 18 and I have been with my boyfriend for over 2 years. He is my first true love, and I feel like we have been through alot together, I mean we've taken 2 breaks, but we are still together. Sometimes I feel the same way, like maybe there is someone out there who would be better for me. I have tons of guy friends that flirt with me, but I love my boyfriend.
Lots of people will tell you that you are still young and don't know what love is, but I believe you because I've been there. I also think that there is still a lot of time before you have to think about the person you will spend the rest of your life with. After all who knows what will happen down the line, maybe you'll decide he really isn't what you want.
If you are happy in your relationship right now, then let it be. If you aren't maybe its time to take a break and think about how you feel. Sometimes taking a break is the best thing you can do for a relationship.
Cux answered Tuesday June 17 2008, 5:20 pm: Relax. You're only 16. You have your entire life left for dating. If you want to experience dating other people, don't feel ashamed to. If you want to see other people, there is nothing wrong with wanting to, as long as you are not with him when you do it!
You're obviously having doubts, you told us yourself. So why don't you just take some time off from your boyfriend?
But I'm a little confused because you claim you love him and you "can just lay there and be happy, never run out of things to say, make anything fun," etc.
If you think you won't find anyone else like him, then stay with him. If you enjoy his company, stay with him. But if you're just not feeling it anymore, it isn't fair to either of you to stay together.
You have to ask yourself what YOU want. We can't tell you what you want, we can only offer our perspective. Obviously less than 100 words isn't going to give us the full gist of the situation. If you think you want to date new people, do it. If you think that you're perfectly content with where you are, stay there.
My opinion is basically decide what is important to you, and follow that. Don't feel bad for not wanting to stay tied down to your boyfriend for the rest of forever. You're only 16 =].
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