Do u think he loves me?

India
February 12, 2007 1:00am CST
I m in a relationship with a boy from the last 18 months... We used to work together in the same company for about a year. We both were committed to each other. But since he was not earning enough....i suggested him to settle down first, to get a good job and then talk to his parents about our relationship. Now its been 6 months, he got a very good job in a big concern. But now is not ready to convince his mom (as she said to concentrate on his career first) Now he is hurting himself (and me too ) by not talking to me, keeping himself busy all the time... On the other hand, my parents have began searching a suitable groom for me... What should i do..???? Is he not interested in me anymore?? or he needs time??? Infact i told him that let our parents know and agree to this relationship now......and we'll get married after one or two years (no issue for me).....but i need the confirmation.... I love him so much !!!!so as he !!!!
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@maddysmommy (16230)
• United States
12 Feb 07
I'm surprised after 18 months both your parents don't know about your relationship. I'm not sure why you would keep this from them, but it seems there is more to it than what youve stated. What you should do is sit down with him and have a deep and meaningful discussion about how he feels about you, what he sees in your relationship, what he wants from it, and so on. You both need to talk it out sooner rather than later. I'm sure he loves you but perhaps is getting mixed signals from his mother and isn't sure what to do.
• India
12 Feb 07
what i've stated is true and complete....we spoke to each other too.. u suggest me how should i approach him??? should i go directly to her mom??? will this act harm our relationship?
@maddysmommy (16230)
• United States
12 Feb 07
It sounds like you two are already talking about your relationship which is good. Has he told you why he doesn't feel its the right time to talk to his parents? or to yours? Is it because he doesn't feel that he is financially stable enough for you both to marry? why are your parents looking for someone for you to marry? do they not know that you are with this guy?
@maddysmommy (16230)
• United States
12 Feb 07
no dont go to his mother, you need to find out whats going on from him - it may harm your relationship if you go to his mother for the answers!
@mr_nerd (129)
• India
12 Feb 07
What did that guy say when you told that now you should tell your parents about your relationship? did he agree? If so then i think you guys should tell your parents atleast now because 18 months is a long time. Make them understand the situation and first u check with that guy what is his feeling. is he feeling the same or he has something in his mind. You guys should act now insted of thinking too much. All the best.
• India
12 Feb 07
thank u so much for ur response ....i'm ready but i dont know what is there in his mind??? Tell me how should i ask him???
@mr_nerd (129)
• India
12 Feb 07
Dear when you guys are known for 18 months then asking him shouldnt be a problem. Call him and tell him that you want to talk to him something important and ask him for the time which is convenient for u both. Once he comes dont just start with your question u guys know what to talk. Once u guys start ask him whether he is serious in the relationship and what he thinks about marriage? If he is loves you then he will tell the truth about his CURRENT feelings and about marriage. Tell him about your feeling and about your family. Tell him its the high time to tell about your relationship. If he agrees then thats all let him talk to his parents and you talk to your parents on the same day. Make sure you guys get engaged atleast if not marriage IF both of you are serious and Dont forget to call me on your marriage.
@maryannemax (12156)
• Sweden
12 Feb 07
18 months in the relationship and yet parents on both side do not know you are in a relationship? why? i mean, sorry to ask. i am just curious. 18 months is too long to keep it a secret. hmm.. he won't find time for you now because of his new job? that's weird. the reason why he looked for a better job was because he wanted to have the courage to tell his parents about your relationship. and then 6 months had passed and yet, nothing changed. actually, love and career can be mixed. all you need to manage your time ofcourse. he's now not talking to you. i hope you get some time to talk to him during his day off from work. sit down together. talk things out. ask him what you wanna know and talk about the relationship. don't be scared to open up your feelings with him because you have the right to do it. i hope everything will be clear for you so you won't keep yourself hanging on possibilities about what if's and what if not's.
• India
12 Feb 07
hi thanks for your response, we spoke to each other abt but every time he says he'll talk to his mother but he needs time .........what should i say him.... what if someday my parents come up to me with a proposal for marriage and i have no other option left.... I even told him lets get married even if the parents don't agree....as we are earning good. But he says he don't want to hurt parents on both the sides
• Canada
13 Feb 07
just ask him straight up...Do u love me or not? if not then u should move on..maybe after those 18 monthes he found some1 else(i hope not)? and if the main reason was to get a job for u, then why delay in telling his mother about ur relationship?
• Pakistan
12 Feb 07
hm u should also start working tell ur parents that u wanna make ur career so u may have time t othink about him and his problem as well.
• India
12 Feb 07
i 'm working nd him ample time ........and did i said him to marry me now....i just want a commitment from his family to mine .....then i can wait for one or two years as the case may be
@subha12 (18441)
• India
12 Feb 07
its a very difficult situation. as once u told him to find him a good job and all he may be hurt by this. human nature is very complicated thing. so he may think u do not love him as much. As now he has got a good job, u are showing interest in him.Try talk to him and make things clear.
• India
12 Feb 07
I just told so to make him independent....and also so that he can be well settled in life
@cuhkiz (568)
• Philippines
12 Feb 07
The only problem in this situation is that the guy can't open up the fact of your relationship with his parents. You want assurance too that he's really into your relationship. But the guy can't tell a word to his parents and its not a reason that he just want to stay focus on his career and in the other hand putting your relationship his second priority. Im not judging you guys but for me, The relationship that I love will be top priority too or i can say, TO BE PROUD OF AND NOT TO HIDE. Both of you loves each others so whats the problem. Maybe you both are not yet ready to settle down.
• India
12 Feb 07
i'm ready to settle down .......but how can i without him???
• South Africa
13 Feb 07
Hi angel I definately see the frustration you are experiencing... 18 months is a long time to be together, but this is also the time when most people evaluate their relationships. After 6 to 18 months the effects of 'falling in love' wears out, and we soberly see the relationship for what it is... This reality is shocking for some... I cannot tell you if he loves you or not, only you can do that. Maybe marriage scares him, and is biding time... looking for excuses... or maybe he needs time to 'evalute' the relationship... There are numerous possibilties, but keep in mind... men do not do well when they are smothered... (which frustrates the living daylights out of us females;)
@dhigambaram (1132)
• India
12 Feb 07
yes ofcourse he realy loves you else he didnt keep a realtion with you.... may b he need some times to setle ...so give some time nd wait ...dnt get angry ...because of all this
• India
12 Feb 07
I 'm not angry and ready to get married to him even after two years but let us engage atleast so that my parents are secured for my future. So ?????
• Philippines
13 Feb 07
You need to talk to him about it...and listen to what his reason is...and then you to measure it to yourself that was is the right decision or not..and talking about your parents, i think its a big problem about that they are looking a suitable groom for you, u have the right to choose for your self and not your parents...why not tell them that you have already a boyfriend and just explain to them about your boyfriend also..
• Philippines
13 Feb 07
I will not make a conclusion on what you have posted here and react as to yes or no. What I want you to do is reflect on the situation, what happens for the past months, are you nagging him to talk to his mother? or is he busy with othermatters. was there some problems at work and relationship.... so many question that only a heart to heart talk can resolve. have a talk and be prepared for the best even for the worst. I can see that you love him bbase on your post but try also to check does he deserve your love, are you willing to sacrifice just because of that love.?
• Philippines
13 Feb 07
angel i guest you drive him to be like that, now that his on his pick of his career and do a hard time to give some time in you, i think you should support him. if he is really meant for you, you don't need to tell him to do this and that on your relationship. i also think that he loves you, because he prove it to you that he could be stable more than you think and give you a better life, just give him space and time but not to distant ok! go girl!
• Philippines
13 Feb 07
According to what I read from your post, I don't think he's hurting on the set-up you've been through. 18 months in a relationship is not a big joke. For me it is something serious already. But having the fact that he didn't even introduce you to his parents nor his family is a sign of not taking it seriously. Introducing you doesn't mean of marrying you. It is only a way from them to know that their son has a girlfriend. That's all. If you are planning to get it much higher than that, the decision is all yours, you and him and not anyone else. Besides, you and him are the one who will live together. So decisions about your relationship should not be affected by the people around you. How sure are you that he's hurting himself by not talking to you? Well, in fact that he is busy doing his job. Don't be too complaisant that he feels the same way that you do. And one thing to make sure of it is by talking to him. Talk to him to clarify things to him. Raise your own contentions regarding the relationship. Don't make your life be controlled by him. Instead, have in control of your life and be in control of the relationship in like manner as he is. In the first place, it is a give-and-take process. If you are of big importance to him, he will allow you to be part of something important to him, his family. Considering the decision that he should have a career first (because his mom's tells so) is a sign that he gives importance to the value of his family. So, think about that. I hope it helps you somehow.
@zynijh (44)
• Philippines
13 Feb 07
i think there is something behind the matter which you should know...don't let your feelings overthrow your mind....smile!!!...marriage can wait...one thing i always say if my friend who is too upset with her love..."think of the years of your existence, your love is just with you for few years...you manage to live without him those years and i know you can still live without him..."...don't you think he's worth enough for you!....
• Mexico
13 Feb 07
Perhaps dense safe time is a little confused… found the moment and suitable place to speak with its parents and to reach a mutual agreement, that remembers that while but difficulties but problems tendra in the studies also… Much luck. Surely that solves their problem
@alienstar (5142)
• India
13 Feb 07
Hm....interesting and maybe he has almost lost interest in your love and seems to have more attracted towards money and his carrier than anything else.This happenes with most of the people and i don't think going behind him is awise decision anymore.Instead, best thing is tell him that you are seperating from him and you will find a better partnerf or sure and don't worry about that.
@TerryZ (22076)
• United States
13 Feb 07
I dont want to sound mean but I dont think he loves you and If I were you Id drop him like a hot potatoe. Simple as that. Goodluck
@naveen338 (458)
• India
13 Feb 07
i think he also love u a lot but he is un abel to tel to u that he needs time to marry but ur parents r in hurry so its better for u to talk to him about this matter and take a good desision
• Philippines
13 Feb 07
hmmm..I think he is not ready to take that big step...and maybe changed his mind..Why not go and talk to him first about this...Tell him how you feel..ask him if he wants out of the relationship since you noticed he's been avoiding you..If he tells you he wants out then let go...He isn't the man for you then..Ask him now so you won't hurt anymore.
@ela2pso (364)
• Philippines
13 Feb 07
i guess he just need time for you to develope yourself first before reuniting ur lost relatonship. dude, try to have some distance too and avoid being an emotional one. you both needs space and must concentrate first in your careers. you love each other,,, arent you? so TRUST each other for the sake of you love. and dont forget to pray for this and ask guidance frm GOD ok? goodluck dude
13 Feb 07
well angel u did a very good thing to let him know that u can wait for one year or so if parents agree,,,,,,, but there have been a few cases around where there is some problems of unacceptancy by parents and he mite hav been in the same problem,,,, so better to be clear to him and ask straight forward wat is his in mind right now. hope things go well for u,