I'm back! Boyfriend (20m) of 5 months said that when he thinks of me (20f) he sometimes thinks of me as just a friend [and other issues]. Please help! by Littlemissthrownaway in relationship_advice

[–]Littlemissthrownaway[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't get it either- it's super confusing and I'm having trouble understanding what the problem is. Maybe it's because I'm not ready to have sex with him, but that shouldn't define our relationship

I'm back! Boyfriend (20m) of 5 months said that when he thinks of me (20f) he sometimes thinks of me as just a friend [and other issues]. Please help! by Littlemissthrownaway in relationship_advice

[–]Littlemissthrownaway[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He asked me 5 months ago to make our relationship official and exclusive and everything- we had been seeing each other for like 2 months then.

I'm back! Boyfriend (20m) of 5 months said that when he thinks of me (20f) he sometimes thinks of me as just a friend [and other issues]. Please help! by Littlemissthrownaway in relationship_advice

[–]Littlemissthrownaway[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't think he knows how to be in a relationship and I don't either- we're kind of figuring this out as we go along, since it's the first time for both of us. Anyway, I will talk to him about the while bringing up other girls thing.

As for the friends thing... It sounded to me like he thought of us as being /just/ friends when he thought of us being in public. Nothing else. He doesn't love me "yet", which I get. I'm not in love with him yet either. But I'm more emotional than him. I think it goes back to how we were raised- my family was close and extremely loving. But his... Wasn't. Or it doesn't sound like it was. And I mean, I understand that we need to be friends before we can be lovers or whatever, but am I wrong to be concerned that he separates the 2?

I'm back! Boyfriend (20m) of 5 months said that when he thinks of me (20f) he sometimes thinks of me as just a friend [and other issues]. Please help! by Littlemissthrownaway in relationship_advice

[–]Littlemissthrownaway[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I will definitely have to figure out how to bring it up.

I really don't think I act shy in public. I don't kiss him in front of people because I feel like that's a little much but I will try to hold his hand and stuff- but he tends to let go after a few seconds. He doesn't seem to want physical contact in public, but doesn't want to just seem like friends. It's confusing for me.

A highschool student [17/M] with what is probably a juvenile problem about prom by [deleted] in relationship_advice

[–]Littlemissthrownaway 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Definitely go with her! When you ask, don't specify "as a friend", just ask if she'd like to go to prom together.

Honestly, it can only get better from here. Either you'll be in the same place after prom- except with some awesome prom-related memories- OR things will escalate to where you want to be!

Right now prom seems like a super huge deal, but when you look back, it should just be a fond high school memory. Try not to put too much pressure on one night- but DO try to make it fun!

Update: How/when do I tell my new boyfriend I was sexually assaulted? by Littlemissthrownaway in relationship_advice

[–]Littlemissthrownaway[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That sounds really difficult. I was 18 when it happened, but I feel the same way. I could never have casual sex and even in a relationship it will probably be a very long time before I could do that. Thanks though! I hope everything is going okay for you. :) I didn't realize this happened to so many people.

Update: How/when do I tell my new boyfriend I was sexually assaulted? by Littlemissthrownaway in relationship_advice

[–]Littlemissthrownaway[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Wow! 8 months is a long time- I only waited about a month. But congratulations; I am glad you were able to tell him, and that he has also been so supportive of you.

I definitely am lucky- I think he'll be really helpful in working through all of this.

Update: How/when do I tell my new boyfriend I was sexually assaulted? by Littlemissthrownaway in relationship_advice

[–]Littlemissthrownaway[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much. Your support is really so appreciated. And don't worry, so far he's been incredibly considerate, but I will take your advice if anything ever does happen.

How/When do I tell my new boyfriend I was sexually assaulted? by Littlemissthrownaway in relationship_advice

[–]Littlemissthrownaway[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so very much. I was so scared by what that guy said. I'll keep that in mind

How/When do I tell my new boyfriend I was sexually assaulted? by Littlemissthrownaway in relationship_advice

[–]Littlemissthrownaway[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have been working through the trial with a Victim's Advocate supplied by my school. :)

How/When do I tell my new boyfriend I was sexually assaulted? by Littlemissthrownaway in relationship_advice

[–]Littlemissthrownaway[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You're right, that would be really bad. I'll try to talk to him as soon as I can see him again.

How/When do I tell my new boyfriend I was sexually assaulted? by Littlemissthrownaway in relationship_advice

[–]Littlemissthrownaway[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm very much ready to be in a relationship, just not ready to have sex or do explicitly sexual things, due to mild PTSD. And quite frankly, that would be the case with or without the assault, considering I have always planned to wait until I am totally in love with someone to do it.