Is It Right To Cast DOUBTS On Your Partner???

Love... - Is it right to cast doubts on your partner??
Philippines
June 2, 2007 8:52pm CST
They say that allowing your intuitions and inner doubts will save you from heart ache. But is it possible to doubt on other person just because you think he is fooling you? In my situation, I'm in a complicated relationship. Undecided whether to stay single or go steady with my suitor. I appreciate all his efforts in about half a month now but I tend to doubt his actions because I don't want to be hurt and fooled again like when I have been hurt before. I tried to stay away from him, get rid of him, IGNORE him, but still he persists in me. I have told him bitter words, but he still courts me. I told him to go, but he stays. I still cast doubts against him, but still can't find proof for these doubts. IT'S JUST ME. I think. Besides, I want to save myself from heart ache AS IMMEDIATELY as possible.. Can anyone please help me with my confusion?? And kindly share your experiences too so I can have opinions..:D
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19 responses
@donsky14 (5947)
• Philippines
3 Jun 07
well if you want to fall in love again then you have to take the risk of getting you're heart broken, cause pain is part of love. As for your suitor...well, he seems to be really serious with you, cause his persistent and patient. me, I've been broken hearted a lot of times..but i still take the risk of falling in love. I'm currently in a relationship again. If I'd avoided my boyfriend now, I wouldn't have experience how great and sweet love could be. If I get broken hearted in the end again...at least I could say that I've experienced and felt how it is to be loved.
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• Philippines
3 Jun 07
it is true that heartaches and broken hearts are experienced by most people who fall in love. however, i still believe that it pays to be cautious when getting into one. this is because, once we go into a relationship, we always hope that it will be the one that we are hoping to have.
@donsky14 (5947)
• Philippines
3 Jun 07
yeah, you can say that...hehe..I'm pretty risky when it comes to love. I use my heart and not my mind...which could be wrong sometimes. i've been broken hearted by my ex as well...I was badly hurt that I thought I won't fall in love again. But I did. lol. I guess I'll never learn. hehe...
• Philippines
3 Jun 07
hi donsky! Thanks for the response. Seems like you are a risky person. :D I totally agree with you. Risking of getting hurt so that you wouldn't have regrets in the end. But, I've had enough of my painful break-up with my ex boyfriend. I have loved him so much more than myself. It's just that I don't wanna risk myself into something that isn't true. I mean, why would i settle for someone who isn't true to me after all?
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• Philippines
3 Jun 07
if you like him and is considering him, introduce him to the members of your family. when he is around during family gatherings, you will notice whether the way he acts and talks and interacts with your relatives is just fine. then, you can also ask the opinion of your relatives about the guy. don't depend on everything that they say though. make your own observations. then, you can also meet his family. if he is from a good family, chances are, he will be good guy, too. if he comes from a batch with a questionable attitude and a quarrelsome one, you are right about having some doubts.
• Philippines
3 Jun 07
hi trinidadvelasco! Thanks for the response! I very much want to do your advice, but in my case, my family doesn't allow me to introduce my suitors or boyfriends in the family, especially now that I am still studying. Except if he's the right person.
• Philippines
4 Jun 07
Hi jhyms! thanks for the response.. i grew up in an overprotective family, and until now, they still consider me a baby.. especially that i am the only girl and the eldest.. they constantly remind me not to bring home any guy except if he would be my fiancee.. hehehe.. :D
• Philippines
3 Jun 07
you are at the right age. Your parents may understand you that. It is proper to introduce your parents your partner
@takkea (393)
• United States
3 Jun 07
I cant say if it is right or wrong, but it is only human to have doubts. I think that he caress a great deal for you.
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• United States
4 Jun 07
Is it right to cast doubts on your parther? No If there is no reason to cast doubts on someone that always do what they say and is not a lier then why cast doubt. But if the person is always going back on there word then yes you maybe need to cast doubt because they give you no choice but to cast doubt.
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• Philippines
3 Jun 07
awww i undestand exactly how you feel, been there done that..yeap i agree too that you should take time to know this guy and how pure were his intentions for you...me and my hubby way back when he is courting me took us 8 mnths to finally settle our feelings because i was too cautious and promised not to fall again after a drastic and heartbreaking heartache that made me sober and bitter and wut not...i thank God also for his guidance PRAY to be guided and u can decern how things works for you guys and stay true as always...not also u are knowing his personality and how true he is, let him know yours too just to make it fair on his side..being in a relationship is like we are betting it all but only being wise, we dont know ulness we give it a try...but according to your posting he persist..then see how far he is being persistent but dont be to harsh on him aslo give credit if you can sense his worth...i wish you all the love in the world and make it work,dont be afraid to love again, tho mistakes lead us to be wise and guiding us to the happy also whoever we give love a try...Godbless and njoy love and being loved!!!! nice posting :)
• Philippines
3 Jun 07
hi aqua_chef27! thanks for the very good advice.. :D very well said.. yeah i do give credit on his worth.. but i think it would still be hard for me to move on after that very painful relationship way back.. :D if he loves me, he can wait.. :D God bless you to and your hubby!.. :D
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• India
3 Jun 07
i have too has gone thrgh this phase but i'll suggest u to talk to ur partner because the more u communicate to him the more he'll let u knw about his acts..dont react to any of those things which can end ur relation..just stay calm and let him know tat by this act u are hurt so tell him to if possoble not to repeat it again if he truely loves u and wants u to be happy he wud try his best not ot repeat the thing again...if u come to know anything from outside just go ahead and confront him..but before doin this try to make him understand that u wont leave him even if he tells u the truth and that u just wanted to knw whether u have heard is rumours or truth... i know this acts might hurt u but trust me this will make ur relationship and the trust on each other stronger...
• Philippines
4 Jun 07
hi dhvani_ant! Thanks for the response. I really appreciated it. Just have to think about it many times as possible before sticking to a final decision. That's why I'm asking for advices here in myLot. I guess I'll take this as an advice from an expert :D
@maryannemax (12156)
• Sweden
3 Jun 07
you have reasons for feeling that way and at times like ours, it's difficult to entrust your trust to just anyone. the way i see it, you don't need to push him away or tell him bitter words because he will not understand you. all you need to do is talk to him in a gentle manner. explain to him your feelings and your fears. tell him bravely that you doubt him and that you have a hard time trusting people. by then, he'll surely understand why you are pushing him away from your life.
• Philippines
4 Jun 07
Hi maryannemax! :D Glad to hear from you that you are concerned about my situation. I really appreciate it. :D Thanks a lot! Same goes to others here who handed down their opinions. It was very overwhelming! :D Thanks for the advice. You are right in that point. Maybe I should not push him away but tell him about my thoughts instead. Ok, I'll heed your advice too. Just have to collect some from other experts :D hehehe... God bless! and thank you very much!! -lots of love cecillecarmela
3 Jun 07
I feel that in any relationship you hve to have trust. If you do not trust your partner then it is often better to finish the relationship rather than continue with doubts.
@maryannemax (12156)
• Sweden
3 Jun 07
trust is the best ingredient in a relationship to keep it strong and going. without it, staying together is not worth it. atleast, work your trust to each other together. if something seems to be doubtful and ain't right, talk.
• Philippines
4 Jun 07
hi recycledgoth! thanks for your opinion... well i think i would regret it if we didn't work out on that trust... i wanted to risk into taking my time on him and getting things slow rather than leaving him without confirming my doubts. God bless! :D
@wisedragon (2325)
• Philippines
3 Jun 07
Well you've been hurt before, that's why you find it hard to trust again. What you need to do is to leave the past behind. Learn from it, but don't let it hold you back or prevent you from being happy. I'm not telling you to go steady with this new guy. I'm just saying keep an open mind. Not all guys are bad and out to hurt you.
• Philippines
4 Jun 07
Hi wisedragon! Thanks for your response! :D Yes, I have learned a lot from my past heartbreak that's why I wouldn't want to force myself into someone I love but feel uncomfortable about the relationship. Hehehe...I think if he really loves me, he would do all things just to make me realize that he is worth it :D
@priya_ot (72)
3 Jun 07
oh ...i feel as if you were i ...i too am going through a same kind of experience...n know how does it feel...previous heartbreak has made me so bitter that i dont have faith on guys any longer... i tooo have hurt this suitor n am doing so though from inside i really want a person whom i can trust...i dont know how long he persists or how long it takes me to have some confidence in him.yet i just want to give it a honest try...
7 Jun 07
hi! cecille! thanks for ur kind words.ya i too am praying god to guide me and others too in similar situation.i just hope we are able to get what we strive for....happiness in our relationships..bye n take care
• Philippines
7 Jun 07
ei.. just want you to know that i have finally decided and i will stick to that decision.. after weeks of brainstorming, i thought to myself that i should confront him about my doubts instead of casting doubts on him. if he really loves me, he would be happy that i told him about my concerns.. and i realized that HONESTY is the key to a lasting relationship. without honesty, both parties can't trust each other. besides, i don't wanna lose the possible opportunity to know him more and feel his love.. :D i guess this is the best decision. admittedly, i'm scared for the possible negative consequences, but i realized that love and pain go hand in hand.. :)
• Philippines
4 Jun 07
hi priya_ot! thanks for the response.. i'm glad i'm not alone in this situation.. maybe we should really pray on the Lord about this confusion. I believe He knows what's best for us. Always make the Lord the center of your life. And if you did that, everything will turn out right. God bless!
@hotbiatch (276)
• Philippines
3 Jun 07
I am having the same thoughts as you. My boyfriend and I have been going out for a while now and he had a lot going on his mind lately. I totally understand his situation but this does not stop me from doubting him. I am totally freaked out now thinking that he is seeing another woman. He went out of the country yesterday and my doubts are eating me alive. I don't know what to do.
• Philippines
4 Jun 07
Hi hotbiatch!! thanks for your response.. and thanks for understanding my situation too.. well i guess i don't have any advice to give to you co'z i'm also confused in this kind of situation.. :( all I can say is that we should pray for these things and ask the Lord for wisdom and guidance. Pray hard! it really works.. just have faith! :D God bless..
• Philippines
4 Jun 07
I feel for you...it also happened to me with my present relationship.. Its not that easy to trust on someone, especially if you had bad past.. Ive been in your situation.. Scared to trust someone and to love again... But that idea is very selfish... It is very unfair to the person who's courting you and wants to get chance to prove you that he is true.. I think you should give him a chance... Im not suggesting that you should give all your trust to him.. But let him prove you first that his feeling is real... In my situation like this, my partner did helped me to overcome this feeling... And Im thankful I gave him a chance... because he is really different from my past... Proud to let you know that we are now together for almost 3 years and counting...
• Philippines
4 Jun 07
Hi gorgeousbevs! Wow.. really nice to hear it from you. This time, I really wanted my next relationship to be "for-keeps". It seems that you and your boyfriend have gone through many obstacles.. :D Congratulations! and may God bless the both of you. Just always make God the center of your life and everything will turn out right. Just curious, how long was the courtship??
• Philippines
4 Jun 07
how long was the courtship? hmmmm..... Im really not sure! ^^ I guess it was like 3 or 4 months?... not sure though... Because we became friends first so Im not really sure if that time he was already courting me then... ^__^
• India
3 Jun 07
i think u cant put total trust on that person whom u dont know properly and even if i would have been in your situation i would have felt the same way the way you are feeling now.its a human tendency that if front person is not normal u tend to doubt him. i think u need some time to rethink abt your relationship and dont force yourself into a relationship when u dont feel comfortable.if he truly loves u and cares he would have given u enough time.i suffered from same problem but i broke the relation since i didnt consider it as a relationship and at that time it was better to do than letting him afterwards abt my feelings.take ur own time u will e fine.
• Philippines
4 Jun 07
Hi paradise12! Thanks for your advice. I would think about it. Just have to collect opinions here before I decide on it. Once have decided, I will stick on it. It was such a nice thing to hear it from you anyway. :D
• India
3 Jun 07
I feel previous experience in life is influencing your present mental state. The best thing I feel would be to take time, do not hurry in things, just allow things to settle down. If he is really committed then he will bite the time out to be with you. They say time is the deciding factor for many things in life and it may also be turn out to be true in your case.
• Philippines
4 Jun 07
hi nodreams! thanks for your response.. i like your opinion, thanks! very well said :D
@Marie2473 (8512)
• Sweden
3 Jun 07
When u have been hurt in the past it is hard to be able to trust again - I know! However if u have no proof, maybe you should give him a chanse. It might be your own insecurity and u might be passing up on something that could be great for you. Give it a shot but be careful and also honest to him about hoiw u feel so that he knows why you are beeing careful-
• Philippines
3 Jun 07
Hi marie2473! thanks for the response :D it's so nice to hear it from you. thank you for understanding my situation. and yes, it's really hard for me to TRUST again.. but i don't want to settle again into a relationship that would lead to a painful heartbreak.. Right now, I'm praying on the Lord about this confusion, but still i'm waiting for an answer.. :D God bless you! :D
• United States
3 Jun 07
There is no reason to put your total trust in someone you have just known a few weeks. You should not even be, being pressured or feel pressure to decide at this early time to know where your future is going. Take your time. If your young man is unwilling to give you time and space, then there is something not right. I have been married 27 years soon, what I have learned in my life time about my intuitions is this, if it feels bad, if it smells bad, if it looks bad, if it sounds bad, if it tastes bad, it is bad! Trust yourself first, everything after that will fall into place.
• Philippines
3 Jun 07
hi angelwhispers! well i guess these doubts are just mine. i have no enough proof that he is really fooling me. it's just me, i think.. it's just that it's really hard for me to TRUST him.. really confused. sorry. and thanks for your response. I will do your advice to take my time on what would things would be between us.. just have to have enough courage to control my feelings.. hehehe.. thank you!
@joan08 (19)
• Philippines
3 Jun 07
i understand you..you're afraid to be hurt and be fooled again.if you think that you're still not ready to have a relationship stay single and be happy.but if you think you're starting to fall for him follow your heart.it might hurt you again but that's love..just don't be in a hurry take your time and enjoy life..godbless.
• Philippines
3 Jun 07
hi joan08! Thanks for your response.. well in my case, it's both :D i wanted to stay single because i enjoy its advantages... :D but i also do want to go steady with this guy because i'm falling for him.. problem is, these doubts.. anyway, thanks for hearing it from you. it was such a nice thing that you also understand my situation. thanks for the affirmation :D God bless you too...
• Philippines
3 Jun 07
Open your heart to him. He seems sincere. :D When you're in a relationship, you should expect to have heart aches soon. Its pretty normal to get hurt when of course if you're in love. Why don't you try and be open? Things like that really happens and if you do have feelings for him. why not try? :D
• Philippines
3 Jun 07
hi superfluous!! :D Hmmm.. sounds like a good idea... yes.. he seems really sincere. i have heard on his friends that he has a "time span" in courting a girl, about 2 weeks i think, and i beated that time span. he courted me for half a year now. but still, i'm doubting on him because i have heard from his friends that he have made many girls cry.. :( and i wouldn't want to be one of those :( i love him a lot that's why deep inside me, i don't want to believe in these doubts.. maybe i should really discuss on him about these things, so that it wouldn't bother me anymore. :D ok! I will try. just have to think a lot about it.. God bless!
@tamskie (388)
• Philippines
3 Jun 07
this is all i can say cecille.. i have been doubting about my boyfriend before that i think he is cheating on me or something. its been two years and there are a lot of signs but i just think it was me thinking about somethings going on. then, there BOOM! just 3 weeks ago i found out about everything. i broke up with him because a girl called me and told me that she already has a 7month old baby and the father was my boyfriend. my boyfriend was also shocked because he didnt expect the girl to keep the baby. now all i can say is, trust your inner feelings. its true! what you feel about your boyfriend is true! trust me! many of my friends told me that ist true but i just didnt give a damm about it and now i have learned my lesson that whenever i feel somethings different, i better trust my feelings or inner self right away! the decision is your! ^_^
• Philippines
3 Jun 07
hi tamskie! thank you very much for your response. yes, i have also heard that advice from my girlfriends. to trust your inner doubts... thanks for hearing that from you anyway. i would think about it alot ;D