My new girlfriend has had alot more experience than me.
@Dblabcker2200 (183)
United States
December 29, 2007 11:50pm CST
I have been with my girlfriend for 4 months, and We really love each other. The thing is I have had 5 partners, including her, she has had quite afew more than me. Should I feel wierd about this, at first it didnt bother me but now that we have gotten very serious, and it came up the other day. I cannot explain the feeling, I just felt, idont know, wierd, upset, hell I'm really messing this up, but am I making sence? It was in the past, i know i should let it go, we have both been tested for std's and such and we are both clean. Im sure most of you myloters are goin to tell me to let it go, its in the past. I would like to hear your opinions anyways, thanx!
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@slickcut (8141)
• United States
30 Dec 07
Thats a guy thing is all that is..You worried if you are a worst lover, a better lover or has she been with someone better than you..Thats how men think..You have had 3 partners beside her, she could be thinking the same thing but she is not bothered with that.I think you have an insecurity problem and you are jealous..That was in the past..I understand your feelings but at the same time, you cannot do anything about it.Forget it brother it does not matter, the only thing that matters is you and her..When you meet someone to be with you start from there , the past is past and thats behind you..you also said she had kids too, but you can not dwell on the fact that someone fathered them...Everybody has a past, you have a past too, but you go forward..If everything was so great with her former lovers she would still be with them and not with you..I swear you sound just like my son, he thinks like you do..My husband was married before and i know he had a relationship but thats over , he is with me now..You have got to get a grip on all these thoughts running through your mind, if not the relationship will not work...Anyone you will ever be with will have a past, unless you find a virgin and i do not think that is possible...Just forget about what happened before and focus on what is happening now...I don't mean to preach but i am telling you just what i tell my son...Good luck and quite thinking so much..
@slickcut (8141)
• United States
30 Dec 07
Well i know that you are young and i have children older than you are.I can remember when i was young i had simular thoughts as you do, but as you get older you realize that it does not matter, your views on things change.I just understand and i know that you cannot help your thoughts..but you really need to try ok? and you need to call your parents and say hello to them...even if you feel they would disapprove of your lifesyle or not, they do love you,so call them..i feel like i am your online mother haha..Take care and be sweet
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@Dblabcker2200 (183)
• United States
30 Dec 07
LOL! Im sure that is the same thing my parents would say, but I dont get to talk to them much anymore, I know its no excuse, but they live 15 hrs away and we both have busy lives, I know all i gotta do is pick up the phone. Thank you for your responce.
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@kids91911 (4363)
• United States
18 Jan 08
I always thought true love was true love, I was wrong! I never really had true love until now and I don't know what I would do without it! I do wonder a lot of times what he is thinking and what he wants! I wonder if I really fit in his world. But past is past and no matter what we do past always comes back up to bite us somewhere! It never has anything to do with you! Really read your response and take them to heart! You got go ones! And as for worried about keeping her satisfied. You do a GREAT job at it! specially if everytime I look at, think of, or hear your voice I WANT YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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@Dblabcker2200 (183)
• United States
18 Jan 08
I have read my responces and they are mostly good ones. I love and want you to. Past is the Past.
@Ravenladyj (22902)
• United States
1 Jan 08
Well letting it go and not having it hinder your relationship IS the best advice really BUT also why not use her experience to your advantage in bed...Let her take the lead, let her guide you...consider it a wonderful, loving learning experience the two of you are having together..You may be surprised at the results you get... ;-)
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@dramaqn (1990)
• United States
16 Jan 08
Well, let me just say my fiance fights what you are going through everyday. We've even put space in between us a few times. I only agreed because I know that due to how he was raised he didn't have much freedom and was not allowed to date. And when he did, he married the 2nd or 3rd girl he came across. They dated for 5 and married for 10. And then he met me. Anyway, even though I told him he can't make up for lost time, I truly understand that he feels left out of the loop. It bothers him that he's older and I've experienced more with dating than he has. But because I love him so much, and can't see my future without him in it, I give him his space. He's gone on a few dates, with my approval and finds that all girls are nuts in one way or another and that he doesnt want to be with anyone but me (well unless it's a shared experience, but that's another topic).
Anyway what I'm saying is, just keep the communication open about it. Don't let it get to you. You've taken proper precautions as far as getting tests done and that's really important. You don't have to get over it, but dont' make her feel bad about her past or beat yourself up over your past. You two were brought together for a reason, so just focus on being in love, and being happy. If you really love eachother like me and my fiance, you will find what works for the two of you, and you will get through this tough time.
Good Luck with your long lasting relationship with her.
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@glitzypurple (1477)
• Philippines
30 Dec 07
I would CERTAINLY tell you to let it go. It's normal that you feel bothered because she has had more experience than you but then I think you should not let that problem become a bigger problem, if you know what I mean.
What does your girlfriend say about it? Have you talked about it? Wish you luck!!! What matters most is your love for each other and not the past, just your present. Make the most out of it. Cheers =)
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@glitzypurple (1477)
• Philippines
30 Dec 07
Oops my bad! I'm sorry i didn't get to see that post of yours... Anyway, good luck!!
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@Dblabcker2200 (183)
• United States
30 Dec 07
well seeing as how i just replied to the poster above you, ill ask you to read that so i dont have to re-type it lol. But yes, we have talked about it, and all she really had to say was "I was a bigger (mylot wouldnt let me put what she said, more promiscuous) than you in my past" lol so that kinda ticked me off, but you are right i need to let it go.
@babykeka80 (2084)
• United States
30 Dec 07
If you want to be with her you have to let it go. She can not change it no matter what she does. Just let her know it bothers you and since its already out in the open there is no need for further discussion about it. Tell her that you are happy with her regardless and it bothers you when you two discuss it. My hubby hates to talk about my past so therefore...WE DONT. You either have to let it go or it will come between you two and I am sure that is not what you want.
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@Dblabcker2200 (183)
• United States
30 Dec 07
We have discused the fact that i dont like hearing about her previous relationships, well all her relationships except with her ex-husband were bad, mostly abusive, even her ex was an A-hole. But the week before christmas, everything we talked about somehow she found away to bring up her last abusive loser. It drove me NUTS. I know i have to let it go, should i say something as soon as she starts to talk about him? or let it go and talk to her about it after ive calmed down. I am a very compasionate person, it hurts to know she went through so much garbage, and she keeps bringing it up.
@babykeka80 (2084)
• United States
30 Dec 07
No, talk to her before it is brought up again. Just tell her that you care about her and cannot stand to hear about what those A-holes did to her. Be compassionate and understanding. Once I realized it bothered hubby so much I don't mention anything unless he brings it up.
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@annettenasser (2992)
• Kuwait
30 Dec 07
The question is you know it before you commit to each other and there is nothing going on with any one of them until now and that your girlfriend is serious with you so why bother now? you are jealouz or you dont trust her? that is the question, dear,, if you trust her then let it go,, it will just ruin your relationship with her.
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@brimia (6581)
• United States
31 Dec 07
You sound like two responsible people...it's smart that you both got tested. If you're both truly in love it shouldn't matter about the past. It's a little weird if she keeps bringing up her exes...let her know you're uncomfortable hearing about them...that it makes it harder for you to "let it go" if she talks about them a lot, which is understandable.
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@suspenseful (40192)
• Canada
31 Dec 07
I would not worry about that. It might be that she was looking for her true love, and thought that each guy was that one, but he wanted her to prove her love for him. So if you can understand that maybe she was given the wrong information by some guys who just wanted her body, then you will get a different perspective.
Sometimes a true love comes after a girl has gone through a few frogs. Just love her and take care about her, and do not worry about the past.
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@rowantree (1186)
• United States
31 Dec 07
Just because she's had more doesn't mean she's had *better*! Yup, let it go, so go have fun!
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@palonghorn (5479)
• United States
30 Dec 07
Past relationships are going to come up from time to time, I don't care who ya are. However, that's just it, it's the past, it's part of who we are and how we got to where we are in life. You knew she had baggage when you met her, did you not? Sounds to me like you are not ready for a relationship, or you need to find a female that doesn't have baggage, has never been in any kind of relationship, and then there would be no past to come up. It also sounds like she needs to grow up a bit, sounds to me like she knows just what to say to push your buttons. A relationship based on knowing what buttons to push and how to push 'em, will not last, and if that's the case, take your loses and pull out of the game.
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@Dblabcker2200 (183)
• United States
30 Dec 07
I dont believe that she is doing it on purpose, and I know most of it is in my head.
@devilsangel (1817)
• United States
30 Dec 07
Wow.. first of all why did you even ask her.. it shouldn't have mattered and if you are stuck on it then maybe you aren't quite matrue enough for a real relationship. Its her past.. what difference does it make if she's had 1 guy or 100 guys.
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@Dblabcker2200 (183)
• United States
30 Dec 07
Well lets see, seeing as how when we were getting to know each other SHE asked how many women I have been with, so naturaly I responded with the same question.
@sid556 (30959)
• United States
30 Dec 07
please don't feel bad about that. My boyfriend has had much less experience than I have as well. In my case it was due to poor choices etc. My current boyfriend treats me so kind and is so sweet. I would feel horrible if my past suddenly came an issue between us. I don't want him to be just another part of my past....I never wanted that from any man. Your girl can do nothing to change her past. Like me, she may have been just searching for "mr.right". maybe thats you. Lots of relationships does not always mean that the person was trashy or anything like that. it very well could be just bad choices and bad luck.
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@Dblabcker2200 (183)
• United States
30 Dec 07
You are completely correct. I believe that is the case with her as well.
@mensab (4200)
• Philippines
31 Dec 07
i think you said it right, you're really messing it up. what's the issue? is it because she has more experience than you? i will take it positively. it is better for you. more experience means maturity and wisdom in situations and relationship. don't you want that?
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@Dblabcker2200 (183)
• United States
31 Dec 07
I do want that, BUT by experience, i ment quite a few MORE partners.
@metathran_urza (28)
• Philippines
30 Dec 07
well aside from "let it go, it's in the past", i'd like to add that the past experiences don't really matter much. instead, what matters most are the things you do together now, in the present, and the plans you have made up for your future. i hope this helps.
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