Should I enter into this new relationship?

@Andyvil (793)
Philippines
June 28, 2010 6:28am CST
I am in a small dilemma right now. I have been dating someone for the past couple of weeks now and I really like her. We share a lot of interests together and I enjoy her company. What bothers me is that I am not sure if I am already ready to commit to another relationship. Although its been more than seven months since I had a terrible break up with my last relationship I am still hesitant to enter in a new relationship cause I don't want to be half the man I could be to the next woman in my life. The only problem is that I don't want to lose my chance with her. I know that the feeling between me and her is mutual the only problem is that I don't want her to have me in my current situation wherein I am still trying to fix my life and get it back in track. I know that the longer that I don't commit to her and leave things hanging the lesser my chances are with her. I don't want to wake up someday and realize that I lost my chance with someone who could have made me happy. I really need your advice. Should I enter into this new relationship?
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@th52096 (469)
• Philippines
28 Jun 10
I really think you should. When you feel open enough, tell her the situation you're in. If the feeling really is mutual, then she will understand and help you overcome it. :D I promise you that. :D Don't waste this opportunity! If you don't take it, she might feel like you're not into her and you just think of her as a friend then she'll be looking for other guys. Which would totally suck in your case. So go for it! Good luck man! Hope it all works out Good day and Happy MyLotting!
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@Andyvil (793)
• Philippines
28 Jun 10
You have a point there th52096. I think I'll open up to her about my situation. I think its better if she knows my situation so that she won't get any wrong messages from me not making any moves on her.
@th52096 (469)
• Philippines
28 Jun 10
Yup, you should! Oh, and when you confess you like her ( if you never told her) do it in person please. It's waay better than text or call. :D Bye bye! Hope it all works out! :D
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@Andyvil (793)
• Philippines
28 Jun 10
I always do it in person. I don't like telling a woman that I like her through text. Anyway thanks for the advice.
@sid556 (30960)
• United States
29 Jun 10
Hi andyvil, I think you need to be straight up with this girl. Tell her exactly what you told us here. I don't think you'll lose her at all. She'll know you are interested and she'll see that you are open and honest. You've only been seeing her a couple of weeks and that is really too quick to make any kind of firm commitment to the future. You are still getting to know each other. Take it slow and keep the communication open. If this girl is pressuring you for a commitment this early into the relationship then that is a huge red flag so I hope that isn't the case.
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@sid556 (30960)
• United States
29 Jun 10
Oh so you've known each other for quite a while. That's awesome. Ya, I think being open and honest is the best way. If she runs from that then it wasn't meant to be and at least you will know from the start. Wishing you the best!
@Andyvil (793)
• Philippines
29 Jun 10
I've known this girl since college but we only started dating early may. Although we weren't close friends then we knew each other already back then. We had a lot of common friends. Her best friend is one of my close friends and my best friend is also her friend so we had a lot of encounters in the past. As for your advice I think I will open up to her about the things that I mentioned here. I think she will understand and will be willing to take it slow with me. I think its better if I tell her everything in the beginning so that things won't get complicated.
@dragon54u (31634)
• United States
28 Jun 10
You're not ready. I know that because you say "with someone who could have made me happy." NOBODY can MAKE you happy!! You have to be happy with and by yourself before you are truly ready to share your life with someone. What caused your last relationship to fail? Have you conquered that factor? If you don't face what doomed your last relationship you will repeat it, over and over. It may be you chose the wrong person and if so you need to find out why. Maybe you were too clinging-then you must conquer your insecurity. Examine yourself, fix what's broken, shore up what is weak, etc. Only then can you have a successful relationship, but remember that only you yourself can make you happy--everything and everyone else is just the icing on the cake.
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@Andyvil (793)
• Philippines
28 Jun 10
I never thought of it that way. I guess experience really makes the difference when it comes to this. Anyway I think you are right about only I have the power to make myself happy. Maybe its just bad timing, if only we met back when everything in my life was going according to plan.
@reckon21 (3479)
• Philippines
28 Jun 10
You don't have to force yourself to enter a fresh relationship because you were experiencing a break up just seven months ago. You even sad you need to fix your life first. Is it possible to heal your heart first and explain to the girl or the woman that you really like her but just tell her that you need to recuperate first from the pain before starting a relationship again. If the feeling is mutual and I'm sure it is then she will understand your situation. The best thing to do is that don't force yourself when you aren't ready yet. Or else the relationship will suffer and you might regret it later.
@Andyvil (793)
• Philippines
28 Jun 10
I think its possible to tell her that. I think I'll open up to her about this. The things that I am trying to fix right now are mostly about my career. Emotionally I think I am doing a lot better now and physically I am also getting better. The only problem is I need to fix my career. I made a lot of compromises in my career decisions in my previous relationship that as of now I am having difficulty getting myself back on track.
@Genericbe (1376)
• Philippines
28 Jun 10
hi andy, Based on what you have shared, I can say that you are sincere and honest about what you feel, think and realized. Though you had been in dilemma before, time had let you heal and realize more great things to happen in your life right now. The better world around you.. Your intentions and reasons regarding your status right now and to the one you love is understandable and valid for me. It was an honest thought and feeling. It was a good intention at all.. Helping your self be a new person again, and leaving the past behind. The best thing I can suggest for you, is to make your final decisions,then share your thoughts and feeling with the girl you have right now and let her share her thoughts about your plans. This will make both of you unified in a way, and maybe considered as a sign for the possibility what to expect after you have gotten her opinions and choices you have to make again.. At least, in this way, you will have an inner peace of mind, because you have expressed your thoughts with her and no matter how hard for you to express that easily. And, in this you will know what to expect as you make your new breakthrough in life.. If she will stay with you still or not? Be thankful, for she had served as one of your reasons for moving on with life. Sometimes, good relationship can be achieved in different forms, it may not be what we have wanted at all, but as long their is the connection piece in it, it will grow better everyday..
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@Andyvil (793)
• Philippines
29 Jun 10
After reading most of the replies here I decided to tell her about what I am going through right now. Although I don't consider it a hindrance to being with her I just feel uncomfortable hiding things from her. I rather tell her that my career life is still a bit of a mess right now. Hopefully she will understand and maybe it won't matter to her. If not then as you said I'll still be thankful that she entered in to my life. What matters right now is that I don't hide things from her when I'll court her.
@juggerogre (1653)
• Philippines
28 Jun 10
Yes you should. Its time for you to move on. And the best way to do that is to enter in a new relationship. If you really love each other then go for it. Don't be afraid to enter in a new relationship. The one you have before is different to what you have now. So go for it! Losing her I think is like having another terrible break up. Think about it.
@Andyvil (793)
• Philippines
28 Jun 10
I really like this girl but I still can't consider it love. She and I have the same point of view about this. We usually call it love once we get to know each other more and learn the good and bad traits about each other and yet we still accept each other. For now I think there is a big possibility for me falling in love with her but I think it needs time. I'll go for it but I will tell her my situation so that she will know why it took me that long to court her. I want to be fair with her.
• Pakistan
29 Jun 10
yes thats the right thing to do, first u tell her all the situation you are suffering from, and then if she still wants to be with you wants to be in new relationship with you , then you must not lose her, forget the past , many things go wrong in life, but life never ends before the last breath , so I personally advice you if she really loves you should go for the new relationship,
@laglen (19759)
• United States
28 Jun 10
I think you should keep it light until you get your affairs in order. I think it will be better for you both. If it was meant to be, it will happen. You say you need to get your life in order, what a great motivation! Good luck
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@Hatley (163776)
• Garden Grove, California
28 Jun 10
andyvil it sounds to me like you are suspicously close to being in love. I would say go for it as you have all the right ideas'and you said she seems to feel the same way. So you were burned once, but don't let that bad situation cause you to lose what sounds really delightful to me. I say go for it. Maybe being with her and comitting will wipe out all that old bad feeling. Really I think you should plunge in and enjoy a relationship with her, my ideas of course. Good luck and God Bless.
@Andyvil (793)
• Philippines
30 Jun 10
Hello Hatley. thanks for the support. I also hope that this would work out. Only time will tell if this becomes love.
@yresh12 (3212)
• Philippines
30 Jun 10
Hey Andy!! Risk, Risk. Every relationship comes with one. Don't ever be afraid of doing so. It may turn out not as you expected but as long as you are happy with there is nothing wrong. You may get hurt but well it happens. I wish you luck
• India
30 Jun 10
If you are not certain then the best thing is to wait and ask her to wait as well. If she cannot then ask her to find someone else. The right partner is the one who is willing to wait for you.
@sagar21 (1579)
• India
20 Jul 10
Firstly. sorry for the late response.. I think you must forget the past and begin worrying about the future.. having a good relation that too with a parner having common interest is always the right choice to make.. why wait... go ask her soon.. thanks for sharing... have a great day/night...
• Philippines
29 Jun 10
Hello Andyvil! it would be better if you would tell your lady friend what's your feelings for her and explained why you are hesitant to make a go with the relationship. If she reciprocates your feelings, she would understand your situation. if she won't, then maybe she's not worth it,after all. that way, you would not stand to lose her because you're still trying to fix your life. if she values you, she would stand by your side, take your hand and help you out. if you are not really ready to commit yourself to her until you're well and ready, then tell her so. if she would still stand by you, then she's worth all the wait.
• India
28 Jun 10
hi andyvil...well i can understand you are in a super confusion...it seems your break up has affected u alot as you are not able to take up this decision...accordig t you she also likes you...well i would give you a suggestion...step forward and teel your feelings but also mention that you want to take up more time to get committed with her ...make her understand that it is for her good why you taking up the time...be polite and speak your heart out...and according to me if the girl has true feelings for you she will have patience as well...so its good to say someting instead of nothing at all...you are also saying that you people share evrything...so you can do one thing.,..tell her what are you exactly feeling right now about entering into a relationship...see what she says...as soon as she replys you will be able to understand her point of view and then you can come to some decision...all the best...:) dont wory things will be fine soon...god bless you both :)
• India
4 Jul 10
Great words of wisdom.
• India
4 Jul 10
@andyvil Are you still in confusion??? For gods sake, get over it. Its been long since I participated in similar discussion posted by you. Help yourself and everything is gonna be fine.
• Portugal
8 Jul 10
andy i think that you should talk with her and say that you really want to be with her but if she can wait a few more time bcs you been broken hearted in your last relationship and still need to recover completely. you dont feel nothing anymore for your ex but the way she hurt you you are afraid to be hurt again so you need some more time with her to feel more secure. if you tell her things with your heart im sure this girl will understand you. the way you talk it seems she really loves you so if she loves for sure she will wait till you be ready^^ dont worry for sure you wont lose her. if she is the right for you she will understand you^^
@fake_you (391)
• Philippines
29 Jun 10
I think you should first think about your readiness to commit. If you believe that you have not yet fully moved on, you should wait a little longer. Getting into a relationship without fully moving on can be unfair for the girl. You might find yourself attracted to her, but it might only mean that you are happy because she helps you think less of your ex. I think it is best to wait for now.
@RachelleNH (1396)
• United States
28 Jun 10
Why should there be any pressure? I have been there done that too (had quite a few bad relationship endings) So now if I like someone, then I spend my time with them and if they push for more committment-I tell them that I just want to take it day by day-I explain my feelings...and that's it. I like things to happen naturally-not set milestones. I hope it works for you :)
@Metatronik (6199)
• Pasay, Philippines
28 Jun 10
You know what? by the time I entered in a new relationship with my boyfriend I was still moving on with my mutual guy. That I really thought I would be single for a very long long time. But then after months that I started to move on that was the time that my bf came to my life. Of course we have been friends for 5 months then we realized that we are in love to each other while our friendship is going on. I did not hesitate to commit with him since then I was finally move on. I did not commit with him just because I want to forget the other one but the truth is my feeling for him was actually developed and accepted my boyfriend as him. I was trying to fix something with my life too when my boyfriend entered my life but then it actually helps because I totally moved on. In your case I think you must pursue your relationship with her. It will do nothing if you are very confuse every now and then. I tell you since you accepted that girl as her and you are in love for being HER that just to happens that you were just so in love then GO FOR IT! No need to be confused and hesitate. The only thing it will ruin your relationship is that when you are desperate to have a girl but you don't love her for a fact that you just want to move on and you just want her as rebound. Because from some cases that I have heard from reliable sources it was never been successful in relationship.
• Philippines
28 Jun 10
Don't expect your past relationship to be the same with this one. Learn from past. But don't let your past be a hindrance to succeed in your future. Do your best in what you have now so you won't think you lost a chance of a lifetime.
@merma1267 (130)
• Philippines
28 Jun 10
NO. you can be UNFAIR with her. what if you don't truly love her, and sometime/someday you meet another woman, ( it is possible) what will you do then to that girl that used to be your so called a " friend"? are you going to left her or let yourself being attached coz you don't want her to be hurt but the question is can you be happy on that kind of a relationship. If you think, you are NOT ready to commit to another relationship coz of your failure in the past .. TRY not to hurt someone else. You can be friends.. NO commitment at all.. but please DON'T show too much care that let the woman develop her love for you.. Be casual as a friend. Don't kiss her... nor slept with her. Just being a friend.. and there's nothing wrong about it.
@rosebinas (180)
• Philippines
29 Jun 10
If you feel love for her- that's nice! But as you said that you are not ready to make another commitment due to what happened in the past, then you better take things easy my friend. Your hesitation means something... And take it as a warning. Don't worry. If you two are really meant for each other, nothing can stop it believe me. For now, take one step at a time. Don't rush things just because you fear that your procrastination would shoo her away. GO into a relationship that is purely fired up with love. And, once you feel..."THIS IS IT!" then go for it. Unless it is security that you are after then that's another story.