Hey,
okay, down to business, I have been going out with this girl from a
neighboring high school for almost 3 months now. She started talking
about this new guy friend she has that goes to her school who is a freshman.
She started talking to him about a week after we began dating. She is
a sophomore 16 years old, and I am a junior at 17 years old. The freshman
is 14.
When we first began dating she would call me all the time and ask me
what I am doing, and if I could come over or anything. Then things began
slowing down, I didn't see her for a week, and she always said she had
homework. Around the end of our second month we were together and she
started crying. She said she had some pretty strong physical attractions
to the guy. This of course hurt me, because for that 2 months she said
that they are just friends, and she wouldn't like him relationship wise.
They also hung out quite often during the week, and I did not know this,
she kept it secretive that she hung out with him, but on some occasions
she would say that she hung out with him for a little while. I told
her to think hard about the situation, and do what would make her happy.
She decided that it was stupid to like this freshman guy, especially
because it was mainly due to physical attraction. Things were great,
but, he still calls her every night and they talk for a while (hour
or more) and he told her last week that he is tempted to do some "physical"
things to her aka sexual things. She told him No, I have a boyfriend,
at least that's what she told me. (she told me about this conversation
between them).
This freshman's mother told my girlfriend when she went to his house
a while back that she should go out with her son; she also asked how
long her and I were dating before she said her son and her should hook
up. She tells me not to worry, she doesn't like him. Just recently he
is calling her when she and I are together, and it makes me worried
hearing her talk to him on the phone. She uses such a different voice
with him, you know when that special someone calls you and you sound
happy to talk to them that's the tone in her voice I hear. She also
doesn't tell him that she is with me, she just says oh just sitting
here...or oh nothing when he asks what's up. They are just friends,
but I am beginning to feel that it's going to escalate here this week.
She told me that she is going to HAVE to go to his house this week to
exchange a Christmas gift with him and they are going to hang out and
watch a movie there at his house.
This has me thinking, that she will then begin to like him again or
something and I am worried. When she told me this 2 days ago I clammed
up, I didn't talk much to her I didn't try to hold her hand, kiss, or
anything like we usually do. And she realized something was wrong, and
I told her how I felt with the situation, and she once again told me
not to worry.."I've got him on a short leash." she tells me.
She also said that he respects the fact that she's got a boyfriend,
which is me, but it doesn't sound like it at all. And if he DOES try
to do anything she is going to reject it.
Can I trust her? Everyone tells me I should do the same thing she's
doing to me and see how she likes it, or break up with her; however,
I am just not the kind of guy to do that. I like this girl so much,
and I don't want that to happen. When she and I are together, she is
obviously very attracted to me. She's very sweet, funny, and great to
be around and I don't want something stupid between her and this guy
change that. Are they really just going to sit there at his house and
watch a movie.. without getting close, he likes her quite a bit and
she was attracted to him.. what's going to happen in that picture? Is
she telling the truth? Please, any advice on the situation would greatly
be appreciated! |
Thanks
for taking the time to write us. We won't tell you things you want to
hear, but we will be as honest as we can be on the situation as we see
it. A lot of time we already know the answers to the questions we ask,
we just want some affirmation and to have the answers witness to our
spirits.
Some times it's hard to make sound judgments in a relationship when
it pertains to our own lives because we are too close to the situation.
It seems to be easier when we are on the outside looking in; then there
are times when we know the answers and what we need to do but we choose
to look the other way until finally the bottom falls out.
Now, about your problem; there are several red flags waving, do you
see them? Here are some of the flags as we see it: what would a 16 year
old girl see in a 14 year old boy? Is she playing games with you, trying
to make you jealous? Does she really like you both? Why does he have
her phone number to begin with? You mentioned the tone of her voice
when she answers the phone when he calls? (Red Flag) Why are they exchanging
gifts in the first place? BUT, to give her the benefit of the doubt,
let's say that they do exchange gifts..OK….
But there is no reason to stick around and fuel the fire by watching
a movie with someone who has obvious feelings for her?? (Red Flag) Listen
to your heart concerning the different situations you stated. The little
voice in your head is speaking to you for a reason.
This is not a place you want to be. It sounds like this girl doesn't
know what she wants. Don't sit around watching the drama unfold around
you.
I'm not disputing what you said about her being a “sweet and funny
person” and you like being around her. Don't let this cloud your
better judgment. If you felt like this was right, you wouldn't be questioning
what is taking place. Listen to your heart and make a clear decision.
Talk to her and explain how you feel about what's going on. Tell her
what you are willing to put up with and the things that are not acceptable
in your relationship. If things don't change, then take some time and
step out of the relationship and do some serious thinking. Maybe once
you are out of it, you can be the outsider looking in and seeing exactly
what is going on. |