What do you do when you get back with your ex when you love someone else?

United States
January 28, 2010 9:13am CST
Here's the thing, I have made a decision that I think was the wrong one. I have just reciently gotten back together with one of my ex's but I really think that I am in love with someone else. I really don't know what I'm going to do, I know that I can't keep waiting for this guy to come around but he has good reasons. My ex was going through some hard times and I really wanted to make him feel better, but my old feelings for him have never faded, and they came rushing back to the surface. I still like my ex, and he really is a good guy accept for his anger issues, which he has improved on but I still fear that he could have those anger problems still deep inside him just waiting for something else to happen. Don't get me wrong, It's not like he's going to strike me or something, but he does sometimes talk without thinking when angry. That starts a lot of fights between us, which is why I left him in the first place. But this other guy that I think I am in love with, I have known for four years and I still haven't changed my feelings. The thing with him is that he is over 18 and I am not, so we are basically waiting till I am 18 to be together, since that is the law. Also he is a real gentleman and has a lot of morals and honor to abide by, that is one of his best qualities that I love about him. Right now I am of 17 years of age, and I will not be turning 18 untill November, so I don't know if this is right or not, but I am waiting till I turn 18 then I'm going to go with the guy that I love. I have to follow my heart on this one, I really can't let this oppertunity slip away so easily. There's only one problem with him, he is the working type and he doesn't want to have a big wedding nor does he want any childern, and I do. I could deal without having a big wedding, that's not what I had in mind in the first place, but when it comes to children I have always wanted at least 2 in my life. Now my ex, (The guy I'm with now), wants to have a nice wedding, and he wants to have children with me some day. Should I really sacrifice my happiness with the man I love just for following a dream? I think that either way, the man that I love will come around and want to be a father some day. He has never been in true love in his life, and here he is telling me that he loves me with all of his heart. I find that as nothing short of a miricle. I enjoy the time that I spend with both males, but I get butterflies in my stomach and smile more when around the one that I love. I am such a mess, what should I do?
4 responses
@clocks123 (1225)
• United States
31 Jan 10
your ex dosent appear to be good for you. the reason is is anger issues. the reason you left in the first place was his anger. i don't think that is a good trait to carry into a relationship. the other guy dosen't want children, but you do. i think you should find someone else besides these two guys. you will be turning 18 and will be an adult. you have plenty time to find the right man for you and you will find him. he is out there. these guys----no. the best to you and your future.
@substance (585)
• India
29 Jan 10
well! the only suggestion that I can give is that you are still too young to be thinking of marriages and all. What about your colleges/ studies/ friends. Now is the time to have fun beings with friends and just having a good time and of course thinking about your career too. 17 or 18 is far too young, You will think that getting married and all sounds like fun now but my dear in the long run, I can definitely tell you that you will regret it all. For a woman, once she had a baby, her thoughts and literally everything changes So enjoy while you are still 18, not in a bad way of course. You know the song by Bryan Adams" 18 till I die"
• Spain
28 Jan 10
If you love the other person you should let your ex go. Its unfair to do that sort of thing. The best advise is to give yourself some time to clear things up, try not to see either of them for a while... You will feel better and people react better when not under pressure.
• Indonesia
28 Jan 10
I think u should ask ur self, which guy can make u feel so happy? And I think what u feel for the older guy, that is not love, but only passion. Love can grow from time to time. I think u never lose your love for your recent boyfriend, this love is only hiding somewhere in your heart that full of passion about that older guy. Your passion about that guy has defeated ur love for your boyfriend. For me, love based on passion will not last long. And to make a successful relationship, love is not enough, u need to have same mission, same direction with your couple. Just try to understand more about your boyfriend, and I'm sure that one day, u will love him just like before.