Hi
I recently posted asking for advice regarding my anxiety in a new relationship. I couldn't link the thread, so reposted (I'm going to ruin this please stop me, thread)
Well, I'm now at a crossroads. On the surface he does seem a genuine guy, and all this may very well still be in my head and MY issues. But..
We see each other a lot less. This is because he is studying like crazy to pass his exams. I have continued to encourage this. However, he studies with a small group of people in the same boat. He mentions one woman in particular, whom he says openly that he gets on the best with her. He goes to her house weekends to study. He admits she's a very good friend now (he's known her slighly less time than me) and in his words "loves her to bits". He said she confides in him and he helps her with her relationship woes and the pressure she is under with the studying and up and coming exams. She is younger than him, and he said when we first met he'd never in a million years date anyone a lot younger than him (there's a 12 yr gap). He said she is getting upset as a lot of gilts are hitting on her..by his admission, he said she is very attractive so it has caused a stir between the men in the study group.
Yes..I won't lie. I'm insecure, jealous (even though I know I am attractive and get male attention..but my self esteem is zero!)
He's tone of text, although always ending with a kiss has changed. I want to believe it's because he is so busy. He does reassure me that when he passes we can resume getting to know each other more etc, but I feel this time apart etc, has put a wedge between a potential blossoming relationship.
I'm now wondering if I should end this. He in every way seems decent. But I'm wondering if this added time with this woman (he spends way more time with her than me atm) is bonding them together. Do I want to Sir back and watch it unfold?
I feel like I may need to really focus on myself and be single. I just don't know if I'm overreacting.
He doesn't know how I'm feeling tbh. I don't want him to realise just how insecure I am..
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More confusion.. May be trivial
newstartnewthinking · 31/01/2016 21:39
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