17/F. Okay, so long story short: I've been dating this guy for a little over a year now. And there's nothing wrong with our relationship. Except that he's fairly clingy.. and I do love him, and am very comfortable around him. The only problem is, I sorta wish i was single. Like I'm content at where I am with my boyfriend and our relationship, but at times I just really want to be single, and just have fun, without having to worry about a relationship. Like I said, we've been dating for over a year, and before him I had dated a guy for almost 2 years, so I've spent most of high school in a relationship with someone. I know I shouldn't be complaining, because not a lot of people can findthat special someone, but I can't help it. I really don't want to hurt my boyfriend, but I want to spend my last year of high school single and able to have fun and be a flirt, and not have to worry about being tied down. Any advice on what I should or shouldn't do, or anything that could help my situation would be very helpful.
You are yearning to be unattached and you are only going to grow resentful and unpleasent if you continue to remain a couple.
Tell him as soon as possible and as directly as possible - no text messages.
He will be hurt no matter how gently you put it, but he will get over it. Don't offer or try and be friends right after a breakup - our hearts don't turn on a dime. Be friendly, there's no need to pretend you don't know him, but move on with your own life.
slandope answered Thursday July 29 2010, 4:36 pm: You aren't married to this guy nor do you have children with him, you are 17, not an adult yet so you need to get out there and have as much fun as you can. Your in high school, make yourself happy and focus on school, if being single makes you truly happy then do it, dont worry about him, things happen in life and you cant save or stop everything, just worry about yourself! Youll only be 17 only once why not live it like you want?! If you dont then you might regret it, do what your heart really wants ;) [ slandope's advice column | Ask slandope A Question ]
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