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Relationship dilemma

having kindof a dilemma here. I'd like to hear your thoughts

I have this really great friend, a guy. and he's pretty amazing. He's the sweetest, bestest friend I've ever had.
Also, he's in love with me. I like him so much but I'm not IN LOVE with him.
at first I thought it was just ok... but now I'm considering a relationship with him even though I'm not in love. Because he's like the best thing that ever happened to me..
but I dont know if its a good idea. I dont know what to do
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  • Joseph E. Bowker, CMSgt, US... 2010/03/13 21:18:49
    Joseph E. Bowker, CMSgt, USAF (Ret)
    +2
    My first wife divorced me when we had been married 7 years, and I was in Vietnam, the second time. But I married her when I was 19 because she was Pregnant and I didn't think I was in love with her either. She admitted, she felt the same, until I lost her. She remarried almost immediately, and got divorced before I got home from the war, just before. She met me at the Aircraft and said she wanted me back, and I must admit, I wanted her back too. We had two kids, but I never realized how much I loved her, and she said she felt the same, after we divorced. We went to counseling for 12 months, then remarried.
    We were married for 7 more years, almost to the day, and I got ordered overseas again, and she didn't want to leave Las Vegas, and I divorced her again. This time I remarried (a mistake) and she never did. So what to learn, well I gotta tell you she was my first wife, and I have never gotten over her totally, even though I was married 3 more times. (However, I think she got over me pretty fast the second time. I do not know.) So what have I learned, and what am I saying to you,...I have never been with a women, in my entire life, that even if only for the hour, that I didn't love. But I was only "In Love" with a women I was already married to for 7 years, and I do NOT know when it happened. But it wasn't at first. A friend, I truly believe is someone more important, and harder to find than a lover. You must like someone, it is more critical than love.

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  • Joseph E. Bowker, CMSgt, US... 2010/03/13 21:18:49
    Joseph E. Bowker, CMSgt, USAF (Ret)
    +2
    My first wife divorced me when we had been married 7 years, and I was in Vietnam, the second time. But I married her when I was 19 because she was Pregnant and I didn't think I was in love with her either. She admitted, she felt the same, until I lost her. She remarried almost immediately, and got divorced before I got home from the war, just before. She met me at the Aircraft and said she wanted me back, and I must admit, I wanted her back too. We had two kids, but I never realized how much I loved her, and she said she felt the same, after we divorced. We went to counseling for 12 months, then remarried.
    We were married for 7 more years, almost to the day, and I got ordered overseas again, and she didn't want to leave Las Vegas, and I divorced her again. This time I remarried (a mistake) and she never did. So what to learn, well I gotta tell you she was my first wife, and I have never gotten over her totally, even though I was married 3 more times. (However, I think she got over me pretty fast the second time. I do not know.) So what have I learned, and what am I saying to you,...I have never been with a women, in my entire life, that even if only for the hour, that I didn't love. But I was only "In Love" with a women I was already married to for 7 years, and I do NOT know when it happened. But it wasn't at first. A friend, I truly believe is someone more important, and harder to find than a lover. You must like someone, it is more critical than love.
  • Reneetj... Joseph ... 2010/03/13 21:47:43
    Reneetje ~ Just look at my face, these tears ain't drying.
    thanks so much :)
  • sait10 2010/03/13 17:40:34
    sait10
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    Talk to him about your feelings. Best to be upfront and honest with him now and save the wonderful friendship you both seem to have, instead of losing it all in the confusion. If he is as amazing as you say he should understand and perhaps give you more time. Sometimes when friends turn into something more serious it can complicate things as you see each other in a different light. Tell him you don't want to lose the magic you have together right now. I hope this helps you out. Honesty is always the best policy and you will always be respected for it at the end of the day. Good luck!
  • Reneetj... sait10 2010/03/13 21:49:51
    Reneetje ~ Just look at my face, these tears ain't drying.
    thanks a lot :) I told him about my feelings and he says he understands. I'm thinking about asking him if its possible to 'date' instead of doing things in a friendly way. Maybe that'll bring some answers.
    but i'm afraid I will have to turn him down again. i dont want to hurt him
  • sait10 Reneetj... 2010/03/14 01:43:45
    sait10
    You wont hurt him if you keep open and honest with him - that way he will know where he stands with you and you with him. All the best with this and if I can help out any more just let me know.. Good luck :-)
  • Reneetj... sait10 2010/03/14 11:21:27
    Reneetje ~ Just look at my face, these tears ain't drying.
    thanks :) I will
  • AllWeKnowIsAllWeAre 2010/03/13 17:23:28
    AllWeKnowIsAllWeAre
    +2
    Give it more time to see if you actually have those same feelings for him. If they develop, then consider asking him out, and if they don't then just be friends because if you do go out with him and you break up, you could damage the friendship that you already have with him. But if you feel you should go out with him, don't hesitate, because you don't really know what you have in front of you until it's gone.
  • Reneetj... AllWeKn... 2010/03/13 21:51:47
    Reneetje ~ Just look at my face, these tears ain't drying.
    thanks :) I'm considering asking him out. we already do a lot of stuff together but it's always friendly. maybe if we dated it would open my eyes, even though dates and friendly stuff is almost the same.
  • RamblingVoices. 2010/03/13 16:49:05
    RamblingVoices.
    +1
    i would say go for it..but if he is in love with you and you arent sure, you have to think about what will happen if you decide its not for you..someone will get hurt, i hope you make the right decision and sorry i couldnt offer more advice
  • Reneetj... Ramblin... 2010/03/13 21:52:53
    Reneetje ~ Just look at my face, these tears ain't drying.
    +1
    thanks misti :) you always give me great advice.
    I'm concerned about that hurting part too. but on the other hand ... If I dont try, I'll never know
  • Ramblin... Reneetj... 2010/03/14 16:16:53
    RamblingVoices.
    so go for it...embrace it..lifes too short :)
  • Reneetj... Ramblin... 2010/04/05 11:05:18 (edited)
    Reneetje ~ Just look at my face, these tears ain't drying.
    +2
    Hi misti :)
    I just wanted to let you know that I've dediced to go for it :) He and I had a fight 2 weeks ago and it hurt so bad. :) I just know this is the right thing to do (now)
  • Ramblin... Reneetj... 2010/04/05 11:25:58
    RamblingVoices.
    yay! yay
    i hope it works out for you..everyone deserves to be happy xx
  • Andrew ~ PWCM 2010/03/13 16:28:30
    Andrew ~ PWCM
    +1
    Try it, you might find you have more feelings for him than you realize.
  • Reneetj... Andrew ... 2010/03/13 16:31:54
    Reneetje ~ Just look at my face, these tears ain't drying.
    thanks. Still confused though ;)

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