"Do I love him more than he loves me?"

United States
May 1, 2007 5:01am CST
It always creeps in my consciousness. Then I start examining all the things I do for my boyfriend. The ways I express my love and the amount of energy I put in the relationship. Then I start to figure out if my boyfriend is giving back the same amount. I have this feeling wherein I fear that when I start loving him more than he loves me, he will just take me for granted. Is it healthy to think this way about your own relationship? Does this mean I don't really love him? What's on your mind?
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14 responses
• Philippines
1 May 07
Hi batzi!i think you should tell him that you feel like he is overtly critical of you. That you often feel that he doesn't like you or love you. I am sure that he is not consciously aware of the fact that he is doing this. An honest, open conversation will definitely help ease the situation. tell him that you don't expect him to constantly praise you, but right now you feel really horrible about things. People get into a relationsghip because it makes them feel good. if this is hurting you, there is no point continuing it. Talk to him, i am sure he has a good explanation. But keep in mind that people have different ways of showing affection. Your boyfriend probably does different things to tell you that he loves you. Maybe you just don't understand his signals. don't lose your heart! You will definitely be able to figure this out, mare!
• United States
1 May 07
Thanks mare! Ang lalim mo! Hehehe....
@fazelath (1174)
• India
1 May 07
only we can know how much we love to what extend,but cant know the other person as we cant measure,so everyone think they love more than the other person
• United States
1 May 07
So you mean everyone thinks the same way as I do?
@jolope (987)
• Philippines
1 May 07
hmm..its a nice question there.. i think that when you love you give all you can without asking any in return..i think you agree with this.. your partner, i believe, is giving all he's got too..maybe its just to simple to notice or maybe he's just not that showy in your relationship..but consider the fact that he's loyal and faithful and that's worth the amount of energy your putting on the relationship..don't you think??^_^
• United States
1 May 07
What an eye opener! Thanks for the response. You helped clear my cloudy mind. Thanks!
@Verayule (45)
• China
2 May 07
well, i always think the same way as you do, i believe it's quite natural since it's just human nature! we always want to receive more than we give, the problem is, it's not possible if everyone thinks like us! if you want to receive more, then you would stop giving or give less. then, the relationship is over! then ,nothing!
• Hong Kong
2 May 07
If you really love him, then don't think too much. Don't count on who's loving more, that doesn't help in the relationship. And I think sometimes you don't know that your boy loves you deeper than you think because boys show their love in different ways when compare with girls. Girls like sweetie words, but boys prefer acts to show his protection of his girl. Anyways, think simple. =)
• Malaysia
2 May 07
for me...if you really love him...i'm sure he will know the truth.i think he love you too and maybe the ways he show it is different.we can't think that our couple will do a same thing to express their love.
@lilmeowsy (685)
• Philippines
1 May 07
I've been in and out of love. I've had relationships that were good and were bad. I think it's normal to think that way. The sad thing is when your special someone takes you for granted especially when you really focused everything on him. It's like your world revolves around him alone. That happened to me once and now, I am trying to change all of that in my new relationship. I'd rather not think about how much I get and how much I give. All that matters to me now is that our love for each other is mutual and it is strong enough to withstand anything no matter what. ^^ Good luck on your relationship!!!
• Philippines
2 May 07
Maybe you got hurt or someone close to you in a previous relationship and you don't want it to happen to you... If you love someone you should learn to trust him..You both have to contribute in the relationship you have..
• Philippines
2 May 07
If there's nothing that should make you worry, like if you're just worried who loves more between you two, dont think about it too much because it might ruin your relationship. Ive thought of that too but then again, so what if i love him more? i know he will love me because of that, if he's really for me.
@jhoanee (598)
• Philippines
2 May 07
sometimes i felt that way too, i was kinda afraid that i might love him more than he loves me and will take advantage on it. but when i have a serious talk with my boyfriend then i realized it didnt matter at all. if your in a relationship dont think if who give the more love more than the other, what you should think is you love that person for who he/she is. love can never be measured, it will just come and u will just feel it once its there never hold it back coz it might not come again when u lose it. i guess men are natural of being not that expressive on what they feel. im not saying that all men ok, but most men are really like that, they are not as affectionate as we are. u just feel that they love you on some special moments that u will gonna have. sometimes they will show what they feel through there actions. thats why im telling you girl stop thinking if who gives love more.
• Philippines
2 May 07
don't be too negative... don't prevent yourself from doing something that you would really love to. because if you really love him there's nothing wrong in showing it to him. as long as he's not taking you for granted. there's no harm in trying. and if you will not risk, you will not know the truth. it is more fearing if you will not do your best of showing him you love him. you said that yoou figured out that your boyfriend is not giving back the same amount, maybe he is not that showy person but in reality he loves you more than you loved him. and one thing, if you really love him you won't expect anything in return. and i know you're not that stupid not to know if he's only fooling you.
@akinad (446)
• Philippines
1 May 07
it isn't good to think that way about your relationship..you should not try to think of who's loving more or who's giving more energy to the relationship..it's not healthy to think of things that are unnecessary to the relationship..thoughts like that would only be the start of doubts..if you really love the person don't be afraid to give your all..after all love is giving unconditionally..
@a_ce_e (1422)
• Philippines
1 May 07
This just my opinion. If you love him you will just express yourself voluntarily to show that you love him. TO see him happy and comfortable with you makes your heart happy. We should not measure how much energy we give to the relationship but rather, how glad we are doing it for the relationship. I believe you don't really love him as you were calculating how much you give and how much worth you should receive, you are loving yourself more, just my opinion. Give love without expecting in return. If it returns back, then be thankful. Just think that if everything do not work, you don't have to sorry for yourself because, you already have done what you think is best. Cry for a moment and move on.
@laiza14 (593)
• Philippines
1 May 07
well i think if you love a person, you wouldnt care how much you receive, rather you will only think what you can give and will give..