I feel kind of bad...

February 11 2006

My girlfriend told me she loved me last night, and I couldn't respond. I know I don't love her. I know I will probably never love her, and from the beginning I know she's not the girl I want to be with. Don't get me wrong, she's one of my best friends, and she's smart, gorgeous, funny...But I just don't love her. I feel like I'm not being fair to her. I mean, I really like her, but I don't feel it's fair to her to date her if my intentions aren't to love her. I need a solution...


EDIT:


I lost my 1st boxing match today. I had two back to back. In my 1st match, I got a kncokout in the 11th round. Then, 30 mins. later, I have to get back into a ring. Needless to say I was exhausted, but I kept with him all 15 rounds. Then I lost by 3 points. I was a little more than pissed, but it's cool. Still not bad for a guy with broken ribs. Now my record is 12 wins - 1 loss by 4 knockouts.

reis.

February 11 2006
I have no earthly idea who you are, <BR>and you have no earthly idea who I am, <BR>but, I just wanted to tell you that you make me proud. <BR>I'm glad you realize that you aren't being fair to her. <Br>seriously, I've heard maybe one guy admit that.

justin daniels

February 11 2006
I'm totally being unfair to my girlfriend as well...except with my situation,I'm like obsessing over another girl that I've liked for a while now...I mean,I've changed while I'ver been dating this girl...and don't wanna let her go...but it's unfair to her that my attention is not on her like it should be. As for your situation...make it known maybe? I know that's hard,so the other solution is just ride it out...

Heather

February 11 2006
the way I look at it. Why date someone who you won't spend the rest of your life with. Dating is meant as a temporary commitment to find THE one you love. So if you know... something has to be done.

~tRISH

February 11 2006
i totaly agree w/ u and theres no other way to put it... ~tRISH

Lexie

February 11 2006
Well, I dont know you either, but you should never, ever say something unless you mean it.

Wastedinthesoup

February 11 2006
You should just tell her, be honest, and she can't be angry. Maybe she is confused, it could be a friendly love, and she just mixes it up with the other kind, but yeah, I've been there, and it's a hard thing to go through.I hope it gets better for you.

Heather

February 11 2006
I can give you a solution to the problem. Break up with her. I just didn't think you would want to hear it from me, and think of this ingenius idea yourself. Maybe you hate being alone and not ahving a girlfriend. But its really not all that bad. the first month is pretty hard, but then you get over it. I suspect you will too.

Jamie

February 11 2006
hmm, you asked me to be your friend on here so I suppose there's a reason God wanted me to read what you write in here. because I honestly have no earthly clue to who you are. I know you go to oakland though, and if you see me. say hey. but my whole view to your sitution is basically what everyone else has been saying. dont say something if you dont mean it. and if you know how you truely feel about her and it's not going to lead to something more than you should be honest with her. because if you lead it on and let her think something different, the heart break will be harder for both of you.

Jessica Dennis

February 11 2006
things are hard but they get easier. kudos to you on bein able to come out and truly say how you feel. now who to remedy the situation. talk to her, be fair to her, and if all else let her go. i know you don't know me and i don't know you but maybe that's the best thing for both of you...

Jonathan Moore

February 11 2006
Well you can do what i always do.... consult the great Chuck Norris on your problems.

Grace

February 11 2006
That's a tough place to be in. But I respect your honesty. You're an example for guys everywhere. Not sure I have much advice though. I recall only being in that situation once, and I just told him that I didn't love him in that way. We're still friends, but I think he was a little hurt there for awhile. Keep me updated.

r

February 12 2006
I love honesty. Honesty is liberating. Heartache can be avoided (or at least diminished) if you are up front with your feelings. Also, the longer you wait, the harder it will be for her. Guard her heart. She will appreciate it later.

Cassie-Alex

February 12 2006
Im glad that you realize that, most guys now aren't mature enough to admit it, it's really cool that your like that!

Nicole

February 12 2006
I don't know you, and you don't know me, but I just thought I'd say that it's really cool that you can see that you aren't being fair to her. I think you should be up front with her and tell her the truth because it will be the best for both of you. The longer you wait the harder it will be on her and you. Don't lead her on because it will only make the hurt worse.

K

February 12 2006
<p>At least you know, which is half the dilemma. Now you need to figure out what to do. While you may not mean to, you may end up hurting her. Honesty can bite, but you'll feel better, and the faster she knows, the faster she'll be able to come to terms with it, or she'll accuse you of leading her on, or something else. BUT if you are really as good friends as you say, then you'll be able to find a way to tell her and she'll understand, on some level, even if her heart at the moment won't be able to.</P> <P>And avoid putting distance between the two of you after. Hopefully she won't be one of the girls that does the "I can't be friends with him anymore" thing. Because really you were friends first of all, and always will be.</P> <P>To the other part of your post: Nice -- I always wanted to learn how to box, but I might get killed in the process.</P>

Chris Slate,

February 12 2006
dude... for real... iv been in ur situation before... the BEST thing you could do is break up with her... if u KNOW your not going to spend the rest of your life with her then you should go ahead and end it now before u may miss your oppurtunity at the girl you WANT or WILL spend the rest of you life with... good luck bro... later.