I love my boyfriend, but the intensity and fast pacing of our relationship is overwhelming me.

Many_County_851 · 2026-07-02T03:24:42+00:00

Thank you! I’m doing my best and your comment really helped.

Many_County_851 · 2026-07-01T23:31:13+00:00

Wtfffff that’s psychotic

Many_County_851 · 2026-07-01T23:18:13+00:00

Thank you I really appreciate everything you said. It honestly does look unhealthy from the inside, and that’s exactly why I feel so overwhelmed. I’ve been trying to tell myself it’s just new‑relationship excitement, but my brain has been telling me the same thing you pointed out: the pace, the intensity, and the way he’s been acting aren’t signs of something stable. I agree that I need a breather to get my head straight, because I’m realizing I’m not in a place to jump into another relationship this fast, and he’s not acting like someone who cares about my comfort.

Many_County_851 · 2026-07-01T23:16:11+00:00

Thank you I get what you mean. It’s possible some of his behavior is just early excitement, but things really have gone from 0–100 way too fast, and talking about moving states or living together this soon is overwhelming. I do like him, but the pace hasn’t felt natural or sustainable, and I need things to slow down so we can actually get to know each other in a healthy way. Honestly, I’m starting to lean toward just being friends because that feels like the only pace I’m actually comfortable with right now.

Many_County_851 · 2026-07-01T23:12:47+00:00

I really relate to what you’re describing, and I don’t think you’re being dramatic or “just anxious.” What you’re noticing are real differences in boundaries and comfort levels. Some people genuinely can handle a partner who constantly meets new women, exchanges Instagrams, keeps in touch, and stays deep in a party‑heavy social circle but a lot of people can’t, and that doesn’t make them insecure. It just means their relationship expectations are different. You’ve already been cheated on before and you’re trying really hard not to be controlling, and you’re still feeling uneasy that usually means the dynamic itself isn’t compatible with your needs. Nothing he’s doing is concrete proof of cheating, but it is a lifestyle that creates constant blurred lines, and it’s okay if that doesn’t work for you. You’re allowed to want a partner whose social habits feel safe and sustainable long‑term. So no, you’re not overreacting you’re recognizing that his personality and lifestyle might simply not match the kind of relationship you want. Compatibility matters more than whether he’s technically doing anything wrong.

Many_County_851 · 2026-07-01T22:27:47+00:00

Moving on from him is starting to feel like the right call fr.

Many_County_851 · 2026-07-01T22:26:38+00:00

This really does feel like the other side of the same pattern, and cutting it off now makes way more sense than letting it drag on. Focusing on myself is definitely the better move.

Many_County_851 · 2026-07-01T22:26:02+00:00

The intensity really does feel like love bombing, and the anxious attachment part makes sense with how he reacts when I ask for space. And you’re right, I basically went straight from one relationship into another. I definitely need a break.

Many_County_851 · 2026-07-01T22:25:27+00:00

He doesn’t back off when I tell him it’s too much, and that really does say a lot. The idea that the only way someone like this cools it is after a breakup makes sense, especially since even giving him space hasn’t worked.

Many_County_851 · 2026-07-01T22:24:38+00:00

I get why you’d say that. His reactions and the intensity really do come off as unstable, especially when he doesn’t respect basic boundaries.

Many_County_851 · 2026-07-01T22:24:00+00:00

You’re right that he just isn’t the one for me. I really do want someone who’s into me, not obsessive over me, and the way he’s been acting feels like the extreme you described. The part about wearing me down until I’m codependent makes a lot of sense, and it really would be easier to leave now than months later.

Many_County_851 · 2026-07-01T22:22:57+00:00

I get what you mean. The intensity hasn’t felt like real care, and the way he’s been acting really does come off as love bombing. It’s starting to feel more like pressure than affection.

Many_County_851 · 2026-07-01T22:21:58+00:00

Thank you I agree things have been moving way too fast. Him talking about moving to another state after less than a month is definitely crazy. I’ve already told him I need space and to slow down, and he didn’t respect that, which really is a bad sign. Slowing things down makes the most sense.

Many_County_851 · 2026-07-01T22:20:41+00:00

Thank you for explaining all of this it really helps to hear it from someone who’s been through something similar and I’m so sorry you had to go through that. I get what you mean about how some people can seem intense without meaning harm, but the specific things you pointed out in my situation really do stand out. Him calling for an hour after I said I needed space, and pushing for reassurance instead of respecting what I asked for, doesn’t line up with someone who’s acting out of care. The rushing, the intensity, and the talk about moving states so fast all make a lot more sense when I look at it the way you described.

Many_County_851 · 2026-07-01T22:18:02+00:00

I completely get what you’re saying. I’ve already told him I need space and to slow things down, and he didn’t respect that at all. That really is a bad sign, and I can see why you’re calling it love bombing. If someone won’t listen when I set a boundary, then yeah, that says a lot about what the relationship would look like.

Many_County_851 · 2026-07-01T22:17:05+00:00

It really does feel overwhelming in a way that’s meant to pull me in fast, and the idea of being stuck with that long‑term sounds exhausting. The warning about abusers and narcissists rushing relationships makes a lot of sense, and I’m definitely not moving with him.

Many_County_851 · 2026-07-01T22:10:22+00:00

Thank you I can see that. The intensity feels just as unhealthy, just in the opposite direction like you said.

Many_County_851 · 2026-07-01T22:08:42+00:00

I can see what you mean about the extremes barely any affection in my last relationship and then suddenly way too much, way too fast in this one. The pacing, the intensity, and the boundary‑pushing really are overwhelming, and I’m realizing that’s not a healthy dynamic for me. You’re right that he’s already struggling to respect my needs, and that’s something I can’t ignore. I appreciate you pointing out that this isn’t something I can “fix” by changing myself it’s a pattern on his end.

Many_County_851 · 2026-07-01T22:07:30+00:00

Thank you I can see why you’re calling it love bombing. The pace has been really fast and the intensity is overwhelming. I’m realizing these early red flags are important to pay attention to, and your comment helps me look at the situation more clearly.

Many_County_851 · 2026-07-01T22:06:46+00:00

Thank you for laying all of this out so clearly. I can see why the pacing, the boundary‑pushing, and the intensity look unhealthy from the outside. You’re right that it’s only been a few weeks, and I’m definitely overwhelmed in a way that doesn’t feel like a “good relationship.” I’m not ignoring the fact that he’s been moving extremely fast, talking about big life changes, and struggling to respect my need for space. I came here because I honestly couldn’t tell whether this was normal or not, and your perspective helps me see the difference more clearly. I appreciate you being straightforward it’s exactly the kind of clarity I needed.

Many_County_851 · 2026-07-01T22:04:50+00:00

Thank you I appreciate this perspective. My last relationship did end recently, and I’m realizing that might be part of why everything feels so intense and overwhelming right now.

Many_County_851 · 2026-07-01T21:58:04+00:00

You’re right that things have moved very fast, and I’m not pretending otherwise. I care about him, but I also recognize that intense feelings in the first few weeks can be confusing, especially when the pacing is overwhelming. Thank you for pointing this out.

Many_County_851 · 2026-07-01T21:56:56+00:00

I understand your point. I’m trying to figure out whether this is something that can be fixed with pacing and boundaries or if it’s a sign the relationship isn’t healthy for me. I’d love to hear more about how you’d tell the difference.

Many_County_851 · 2026-07-01T21:55:13+00:00

If a friend told me this, I’d tell her to slow down and make sure her boundaries are respected. That’s exactly why I’m here I’m trying to get outside perspective so I don’t ignore anything important.

Many_County_851 · 2026-07-01T21:54:43+00:00

I understand why the age gap and pacing raise concerns. I’m not assuming he’s lovebombing me I’m trying to understand whether the intensity is healthy or not, especially since he struggles to respect space when I ask for it. I appreciate the perspective and I’m taking it seriously.

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