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Hello Dr:
My name is Sarah. I hope you will help me out with my problem.
I love a guy and he also loves me. The problem is, he committed to a
girl before we met and for that reason he is reluctant to be with me.
He keeps on telling me everything just happened at the wrong time. He
tells me that I would lose respect for him if he just left this women
for me, and that it was just circumstance that made him make a decision
like that with her. They are not lovers as such, but now he is
committed to her.
He really loves me and keeps on telling so. I love him too, so we
decided to remain as good friends, but each time we speak, we have all
those emotions start coming out and the fact that we can never be
together hurts us a lot. I am trying to get over it by not talking to
him very often, but he doesnt want that. I dont know what to do, I am
very upset. I found my better half in him and I know I will never have
him. Could you please suggest a better way out?
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Hello Sarah!
It sounds like this man really has you where he wants you. He's
convinced you to "hang on" just in case his other relationship doesn't
work out! I seriously doubt that he believes you will "lose respect"
for him if he breaks off with the other woman. Ask yourself, if he were
to break it off, would you? I don't think so.
On the other hand, what kind of respect must he have for you? Sometimes
we spend so much time listening to other's words that we can't see
their actions. Sarah, believe me, his actions are so much more
important than what he says. If you don't mind being the "third wheel"
in this love triangle, then just let things be the way they are. If you
aren't willing to take this "backseat" position, then here's what you
need to do.
First, become scarce - very scarce. Don't return his phone calls and
don't call him. Find everything and anything else to do. When you do
finally talk with him make it short and to the point. Tell him that,
unless he is willing to leave the other woman and make good on his
claims of loving you, you won't see him anymore. He will probably go
back to telling you how much he loves you, and that he just can't break
it off with her. Don't take this - be firm. If he isn't willing to
break off with this other women, hes just saying that he really loves
her more than you. In either case, he will find new respect for you.
Especially if you and he run around in the same circles, have your
friends help set you up on a few dates. You'd be surprised how your
"book value" is raised by being on the arm of another man. If, after
all of this, he still can't see you for what you are, move on. By this
time you've already established a few new contacts and can get back
into getting over him.
Do you risk losing him permanently over this? Yes you do, but then,
you've never really had him in the first place. Remember there really
are hundreds if not thousands of men that will love you for who and
what you are. By investing heavily in one that you don't yet own, you
are missing the possibility of finding love with someone even better.
Don't be afraid to be alone for a short while, life has a funny way of
filling a vacuum!
About the author
uthor of: Being a Man in a Woman's World
Dedicated to advancing the arts and sciences of relationships.
Start having the relationships YOU deserve!
Got a love, relationship or man/woman question? I answer all letters. You
can write to me at dwneder@remingtonpublications.com
for answers. For more information about my book, "Being a Man in a Woman's
World", visit: www.remingtonpublications.com |
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