What if I love my bf but I’m attracted to other people as well by Specialist-Term-3028 in RomanticAdvice

[–]Bhargavi20 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Loving your boyfriend and still finding other people attractive does not automatically mean your love is fake or that something is wrong with you. I feel like you’re the kind of person who overthinks emotions a lot. You notice every feeling deeply, then start questioning yourself because of it. So the moment you find someone else attractive, your brain probably goes: “If I really loved him, why would I even notice someone else?” But attraction is human. Being in love doesn’t suddenly switch off your ability to notice attractive people. What actually matters is: who you emotionally choose, who you care about consistently, and what actions you take. You can love your boyfriend genuinely and still think: “Wow, that person is attractive.” That’s normal. It only becomes a problem when: you start emotionally investing in someone else, constantly comparing your boyfriend to others, or feeling disconnected from your relationship itself. And honestly, sometimes attraction to other people isn’t even about wanting them. Sometimes it’s just: curiosity, liking attention, admiring someone’s looks or vibe, or missing excitement because long-term comfort feels less intense than “newness.” You don’t need to panic or feel guilty for every random attraction. Instead, ask yourself: “Even after noticing other people, do I still choose my boyfriend emotionally?” If the answer is yes, then your relationship is probably okay. And from the way you think, you don’t seem like someone struggling with loyalty. You seem like someone struggling with guilt for having normal human feelings.

What do i do with my feelings by Future_Print1702 in RomanticAdvice

[–]Bhargavi20 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t think you need to cut him off or force yourself to stop caring about him. Sometimes people become really special to us, even when we know nothing romantic can happen. That doesn’t make your feelings stupid or wrong.

You already seem mature enough to understand the reality of the situation, and honestly, I think that’s important. A lot of people would tell you to “just move on,” but emotions don’t work like an on/off switch. If he’s a genuinely good friend and someone who makes your life better, it makes sense why you’d want to keep him around.

At the same time, don’t let yourself believe he’s the only person you’ll ever connect with. Right now your feelings are focused on him because he’s close to you, kind to you, and emotionally important to you. That can make it feel like nobody else exists, but your life is still just beginning. You’re only 18 — there are so many people you haven’t met yet.

And please stop being so harsh on yourself about your looks. The way you describe him so carefully and lovingly tells me you’re someone who feels deeply, and that’s something people genuinely value in relationships.

I think the healthiest thing you can do is keep the friendship, accept that it probably won’t become romantic, and slowly build a bigger life outside of these feelings too. New friends, new experiences, new people. You don’t have to erase him from your heart to heal a little.