SUBSCRIBEIs He Really Over His Ex-Girlfriend? How Do I Know for Sure?
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The Question:
Iāve been dating this guy for 3 years, and just found out from his ex-girlfriend that in the first year of us dating he was still sending her flowers, and making CDs of songs that made him think of her. She broke it off for good, and the last 2 years he has been with only me, but he has never gotten me flowers, or even made me a CD, and I donāt think Iād even want it. After finding out what he did the first year of our relationship, I feel like if she would have came running back into his arms he would have left me for her.
Now he tells me he only loves me and wants to be with only me, but as far has being romantic to me, that will never happen, for he did it in the past and it didnāt work, so I just have to love him for him, and not for what he did for her. But Iām like we have been together for 3 years now and you have never gotten me flowers or anything, and he told me it was something between them, and it would only bring up old memories. What do I do????? I love him so much, but all this really hurts badā¦ I need some good adviceā¦ please help me.
The Answer
This question leaves me with a few questions of my own - Is this really about the romance or the fact that you’re not sure if he’s truly over her? Maybe you feel that he doesn’t love you as much as her and that the ‘romance’ would prove his love to you? - Just a few questions to ponder…
It sounds like your boyfriend was not over his previous girlfriend when the two of you decided to get serious, but claims that he is now. This can be a tough one because he never really gave himself time to heal and let go of the previous break up which could result in him carrying around this baggage for a very long time.
Dealing with broken trust
Open communication and honesty are the two most important components of a successful relationship. You have to honestly know in your heart - If his ex-girlfriend called him up tomorrow, would he leave you for her.
He broke this trust at the beginning of your relationship. If he went around your back for a full year, then I’d be concerned about his commitment now. But only you can really gauge if he’s truly moved on.
However, let’s remember that 2 years have passed. People change, feelings, and emotions change. And they tend to change all of a sudden, when the time is right for each person. So while he may have been dishonest with you for a very long time, he may be perfectly committed to you now.
Open and honest communication from this point forward will be critical to the relationship - especially since the trust has already been broken once. Ask him how he honestly feels - you’ll have to be very careful to do this in a trusting, open, and non-threatening way. Otherwise, he’ll just shut down and not talk to you. You also have to be prepared for what you are going to hear - it may not be what you want or expect.
Listen to your heart
Down deep, you know if he’s really and truly devoted to you and shares your love fully. But the trick here is to listen to what’s really there in your heart, not what you want to hear.
Are you jealous of his ex girlfriend?
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Girl, make up YOUR mind!
You are correct to conclude that if she came a calling that 1st year, he’d dump you for her. In fact, if she came a calling tomorrow he’d probably go racing back.
The fact that he showered her with flowers and etc that first year and has never given you a thing indicates that he’s sticking with you ’cause getting a replacement is a pain for most guys and what the heck, you’ll do ( for now ).
Sorry, honey but you were not his Number 1 then, you’re not today and you won’t be tomorrow…It’s not you ( unless you stick with him)…move on ’cause you deserve better.
I can kind of relate to that guy’s situation… some feelings from previous relationships are hard to get by, and it is possible, from my personal experience, that we date some girls just as replacements but in our minds there’s somebody else as #1.
I choose not to be in a relationship right now because it would not be fair, it would not be responsible for me to do so.. I’d rather wait for somebody that TOTALLY grabs my mind and gives me the same or better chemistry than my ex.
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