is it fair to entertain suitors when you already have a boyfriend ?

Philippines
October 10, 2008 7:00am CST
last night i was surprised being visited by a closed friend...as we converse for quite a long while the topic was change toward her girlfriend...and he became so sad and quite worried because her first ever girlfriend is quite entertaining suitors beside having him as her boyfriend, my friend was really hurt by this but he kept it inside him and conceal the pain of knowing such set up..i really do care about my friend and told him to take the move of telling what he is feeling about this to his girlfriend, and make things be cleared once and for all otherwise my friend will always be on the loosing side if ever...how about you is it fair to entertain other relationship when you are already on a relationship with someone else?
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17 responses
• Philippines
11 Oct 08
Hi there! Of course it isn't right. I think your friend should confront his girlfriend about the matter. I think his girlfriend doesn't really love him. Why would she do that if she loves him? But, before jumping to any conclusion he should talk to his girlfriend and settle the matter. Have a nice day!!
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• Philippines
11 Oct 08
you are right saying that, thats why my friend doesn't want to think the other way but look on some other reason behind these situation and maybe the fault is on his side..and these thing really need to be clear up also...or lose her at the end
@jelai24 (221)
• Philippines
11 Oct 08
maybe some other girls is like that even she had a boyfriend, she also entertaining other because the reason is.....she cannot contented with her bf or the guy have not enough time for her gf....
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• Philippines
11 Oct 08
or maybe she is on collecting and selecting the best from them..hmmmmm..maybe also
@n30wing (4767)
• Philippines
11 Oct 08
Well I am a man but if that situation happens to me maybe I wont like the idea. A relationship is a commitment. I think he should open it out to her what he feels not only what he feels but also what is also in his mind. Relationship works if you both want to work it out, but not keeping but thoughts, and having doubts. Usually my gf has always have admirers and she tell them directly that she is committed and serious about the relationship, she can only be a friend nothing more nothing less. I think your friend lacks communication and expressing what he feels. Love sometimes your blinded with emotions and feelings that was not really meant for you. Some people doesn't mind even they get hurt, as long as they feel love then not having love at all. Have a nice day!
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• Philippines
11 Oct 08
actually i told my friend what exactly the things you are also suggesting, and this is really the things that is hurting him...and he is reluctant to tell the girl about what he feels and the things that worry him because of this issue, for the reason that he dont want to hear from the girl the things he was very afraid of and that is loosing her or might cause even more conflict between them if she misinterpret over the purpose and motive behind the telling of these things that is now hurting him..well for me if that is the case its good to know as early as possible if she really deserve my friend..
@sid556 (30959)
• United States
11 Oct 08
I really think that these things should be discussed between both people at the very beginning of the relationship so that both people are on the same page. It just avoids hurt feelings later on. Personally, if I'm seeing someone and even if it hasn't gotten serious...I only see that person. Others date around and that too is perfectly ok as long as they are clear on it. Communication is the most important thing here.
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• Philippines
11 Oct 08
well thats very clear since it was accepted as a set up for both of you..but if you really in love i think that will cause some hurt feelings seeing her seeing someone else or courted by others..
@belk89 (1103)
• Philippines
10 Oct 08
I dont think it is right to entertain suitors when you already have a bf. I think your friends gf is a two timer. If shes doing that she obviously dont love your friend or even respect him as a person.If i were your friend i will not stay on the relationship unless she stop entertaining other suitor. If shes not ready to commit into a relationship it is better that she tell your friend right away than keep on hurting him. He deserved someone better and he should not waste his time and tears on a girl like that.
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• Philippines
11 Oct 08
i think that is the very option left if things worsen up...and i dont want to think about it at this point of time and yet if it goes that way, tears will surely flow...
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@nlcapricorn (1114)
• Philippines
11 Oct 08
Of course not! Because myself never do that..That girl doesnt love your friend anyway. She just want to hurt your friend..That is the doings of someone who dont care to hurt others feelings. Maybe that girl wants to have break up and then she just cant say it so that is why.
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• Philippines
11 Oct 08
maybe thats the reason behind it..and maybe she just cant tell this thing directly or frankly with my friend...thanks
@KrauseHome (36447)
• United States
13 Oct 08
When 2 people are in any type of Relationship that is considered as Dating, it would be wrong for them to also Date other people unless that is the statement agreed on from the beginning. To do so is considered Cheating, and would not be adviseable for anyone to stick with them, as they would probably continue to do so again in the future as well. Your Best advice to offer to your friend would be even if it makes him feel like a loser, is to tell this Girl his feelings, and break up with her and wish her the best from there on out.
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• Philippines
13 Oct 08
i think that is the direct solution for this...as for me that is what i'm gonna do...i hope my friend should find the courage to accept these possibilities if ever...thanks friend for that piece of advise...
@jhenn22 (1242)
• Philippines
10 Oct 08
I really think it's not fair to entertain suitors when you already have a boyfriend. What's the use of entertaining one? If you entertain suitors even if you're committed to someone, it only means that you don't love him and that you're not serious with him. I really can't see the point with it. well happy mylotting!
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• Philippines
10 Oct 08
that is the second about this issue,if she did love her still is the big question otherwise she wont do things that will hurt him and this is some kind of a hurting joke or trial if she is making fun of him in a way to try the guy if he really loves her...i think its not fair that way because that will hurt so much and really will not do good in a relationship if that is the case or motives behind this set up...
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@lrglara (1334)
• Philippines
10 Oct 08
obviously not... its not fair at all. my bf made it perfectly clear. and sometimes, its not the girl anymore especially for persistent suitors. there were instances where i feel that men still wanted to court me even when they already knew i have a bf. well, in your friend's case, let him talk to her gf and tell her that this is bothering him. i dont see anything wrong with that. i mean, the girl should have known! :)
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• Philippines
10 Oct 08
thanks friend for such a kind word from you..actually we have the same view with this issue and this need to be talk about, nevertheless things will not go smoothly between them..and there must be some talking and whining to let the thing be understood and be cleared once and for all...
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@potrish78 (742)
• Philippines
10 Oct 08
Having a boyfriend/girlfriend denotes that you are already taken, that you announce to everybody that you are exclusively dating this particular person. Allowing suitors while you have a boyfriend is a no-no in a relationship. Entertaining suitors means she is entertaining the thought of choosing among her suitors and eventually leave her current boyfriend for another. Your friend should be firm about the exclusivity of dating her girl or else they should break up. Your friend would just end up crying and feeling hurt.
• Philippines
10 Oct 08
i dont think this will be easy for my friend to decide for this kind of situation..i really know him and how he love the girl so much, and loosing her or breaking up with her is no easy option, but last night i told him to be ready on some unexpected things that might really hurt him if they choose to end up their relationship to give some room to breath..and this will not go without some pain and tears...thanks for this kind word friend
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@enavnai13 (509)
• Philippines
10 Oct 08
for me it's not a good thing... i think it would be very unfair to your partner... it's like you are not contented to him, even if you are, coz you still entertain other suitors.. it would be an insult to his part..
• Philippines
10 Oct 08
same with me friend..and as if i felt the pain from my friend who shared his problem with regard to this issue...and mind you i even think about this as i do my work..and i really cant help but felt the sympathy for my friend
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• Philippines
10 Oct 08
never! because i choose to love that man, I will love him eternally and entertaining a suitor when i am a relationship is like fooling everybody around. i'd rather be filled with love rather than giving heartaches. If i was the man i'll tell her everything so she'll be able to understand, that she is giving me heartache that leads to break up because the man loves you but you didn't show him what he needs, your love, no more than that. love only evolves to two persons that love each other and fooling it is like hurting your partner's heart, so you better fall in love to your loved one not to the one who wants to have you. things can be complicated if you become a person who is like a two timer. Stick to one! stick to your love because i'm sure she can't live without you.
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• Philippines
11 Oct 08
i like what you have in mind about this..and its very true that this really hurt my friend, and i told him to talk to the girl to clear things up about this issue..nobody deserve to be treated like this anyway...
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@anne12d (676)
• Philippines
10 Oct 08
It's really not fair... As if she is entertaining so that she can have a choice between his boyfriend and a suitor... As if she is changing her clothes, eating a food and haven't finish it yet and splurge to another food. Your friend should talk to his girlfreind about it and make things clear!!! It really hurts knowing that the person you love, trust and respect do such things. It's somewhat cheating... Right?!
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• Philippines
10 Oct 08
i do got your point about this..last night i told my friend about this..and told him to talk the things out and let the girl how the situation is hurting him so much to make things clear for them...maybe the girl just want to know how to be in this kind of situation..but really this is very punishable pain for my friend..
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• Philippines
11 Oct 08
Of course it is not fair to entertain suitors especially if your a girl. When you have a boyfriend it means saying "YES" to him you really mean that you love him and it is only him you love. Because entering a relationship is just the first step in getting to marriage its a step by step process. Maybe the girl doesn't really love your friend so I think he better consult his girl.
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• Philippines
11 Oct 08
thanks desiree for sharing that, i think this thing will be cleared up, if she dont love my friend anymore she must be honest about it otherwise things will not do good for my friend and for her
@samijo719 (1052)
• United States
10 Oct 08
I don't think it's fair at all. I think that entaining the idea is going to her you in trouble. Because if you are entaining the idea you are more likely to cheat. And that just causes alot of hurt for all parties. I think that if they want to entertain the idea of someone else they should leave the relationship they are in first. It is the right and most respectful things to do.
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12 Oct 08
Maybe this girl was just joking around, but her bf took it too seriously. Whatever, please do tell her your feeling, advise her comment and try to reach agreements. Communication makes life easier, and the relationship firmer.
• Philippines
12 Oct 08
maybe thats the reason behind for all of these and maybe she is just trying my friends real love and intentions, i wish so but if not thats the big problem if in case
@ziggyngr (14)
• Philippines
10 Oct 08
it's never fair to entertain new or possible new relationships if you're in a relationship. doing this would only mean that you're not happy with your current bf or gf. you can't stop people from showing how they feel for you but you can stop them from hoping to still get you. if i'm the guy, i would tell her to stop it or i'll get out of her life. communication is the key to his problem. you're correct when you advised him to speak up and tell the girl how he feels. because if the love is only 1 sided, relationship will not work. that's guaranteed.
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• Philippines
11 Oct 08
thanks for having the same view with me with regards to this issue, actually what is needed right now is communication and i know it will do best for both of them, knowing what really is the score...