Should I tell him my feelings?

Australia
September 5, 2009 2:31pm CST
I am currently in a relationship where we live together. I have been with the man for a year. He is abusive, hurtful, mean and disrespectful. I am planning on leaving him soon I am just getting my affairs in order. There is this other guy he is the friend of my boyfriends brother. He is very attractive, sweet and easy to talk to and I like him very much. He is a very lonely guy and I have known him for a long as I've known my boyfriend. I have no indications that he likes me in that way. I have mentioned something to my moyfriends brother and he said I should just go and see him and tell him. However I am unsure if I am welcome at his house and I have no other way to contact him. I asked many questions about his love life and his friend assures me there is no one in his life. Do you think he would think badly of me if I tell him before I have left mt boyfriend?
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18 responses
• India
6 Sep 09
Yeah this is a worst case where we always get confused. still you think its life. no if he loves you or likes you truly and knows you well..then there he is the open heart you can share any kind of things which you hide from anyone. Life is to be trust with Love. hiding is not the perfect solution, you may hide now but this will always pinch you inside and make you guilty. getting wet with rain and trying for medicines is no use. Instead of getting wet try to preventive so then whats the need of medicine? don listen to others words. each have different words to give.. i can tell you words and move but you gonna live. when your come out with words to share i know you still have taking right decisions. "Think what your mind and Heart says" and just go head All the Best
@smileonstar (4007)
• United States
6 Sep 09
Hello, well it is depend on your situation between you and your boyfriend and him too. most guys never care what were your pass, but a few might care. If it never work out then you should move on. No one can make it works if other side never care what is going on. Another thing, if it is not nessecary then you dont need to tell about how you left your boyfriend either... just focus on you and him. However, try to see if he really love you for real cuz sometime guy is playing around with you or just think you are his best friend only. wish you all the luck
@smacksman (6053)
6 Sep 09
Get out of there! Get your own place and live your own life. Have lots of friends but none of them 'living in'. If a boyfriend wants you to live with him then ask him if he is prepared to commit himself to you totally and forever. It is called marriage. If the answer from either of you is 'well, I don't know' then you are not ready so just stay as friends apart. If you feel cold in bed then get another blanket rather than another man. haha Good luck.
@cupkitties (7421)
• United States
6 Sep 09
Wow not sure I would even go there. I mean thats your boyfriends brothers friend like you said so that rude, abusive person would still be in your life. First you need to get out of your current situation so that you are able to clear your mind of the stress and think some before you do anything else. I imagine from the things you've been through you are in a vulnerable state right now. Sometimes that state can make people do things they think they want and then end up sorry in the end.
@mansoak (510)
• India
6 Sep 09
Take some time, relax and think about your relationship. Talk with your partner about difficulties faced by you. You both have to solve your problems and come out with an solution. And pray to God
• United States
6 Sep 09
More than likely. What would it look like you expressing your feelings for him when you've got a man at home. It sounds like you have enough problems already. I suggest you get them out of the way first before trying to jump into something else.
@robert19ph (4577)
• Philippines
6 Sep 09
hello hunterh, in my own opinion, especially that you are a girl i think you need to end up your current relationship first before entering into another relationship. this way, it will be fair for everyone. besides, it's not good to look at a girl dating another man when you still have a boyfriend. if you don't love/like your boyfriend anymore, go ahead and tell him. it's the best thing that you can do especially that he is hurting you. end up your relationship soon and don't prolong your sacrifices anymore. good thing you are not married yet.
@sid556 (30960)
• United States
6 Sep 09
Hi hunterh, My advice to you comes from personal experience. It is never a good idea to leave one relationship for another. I have found over time that it is better to end one relationship and give yourself some time to completely heal and get over the previous relationship. It is good to spend time on your own. In that way, you are not bring baggage to the next relationship which could cause problems. I really think that you would do best to leave the man you are with and give it some time.Also the guy that you are setting your sites on is the friend of your boyfriends brother which is a bit close to home. Of course you need to follow your heart but that is my advice.
@bing28 (3795)
• Philippines
6 Sep 09
Like what had others advised you to finish first your current relationship. Live single for a while and mingle with friends. Why tell him of your feelings, isn't it better if he would be the one to open up first? If he don't feel the same feelings for you just be kind and remain friendly to him. For sure he would appreciate you and later may love you just the same. It's better to love someone whom you are sure has feelings for you. Some guys lose their interest in women when women do the first move. Relationship would be more lasting if there's love for both parties from the start.
6 Sep 09
Before anything else you should get yourself out of your relationship if he is abusive.
• United States
6 Sep 09
Well, hunterh, you seem to have quite a predicament. I suppose it would depend on how much you really like this guy. If he knows about your current relationship, and that you are going to leave your boyfriend, he may be happy about your feelings. Sometimes it is hard to tell with someone who is lonely, be that male or female, and you just have to trust your instincts. Do you think he would be upset? It is something that you would probably have to sit down and really think about before you decide one way or the other. Maybe invite him out to lunch with you, and see what he thinks about you leaving your boyfriend before you tell him how you feel. It's a gamble. The important thing is to make sure that you are able to get out of this hurtful situation. Men can be extremely jealous. Especially ones that feel it is okay to hurt their significant other.
• United States
6 Sep 09
I would say this: I am planning of leaving my husband because he is xyz. Talk about your reasons for leaving. Then say, "I am not sure if I am quite ready for a relationship, but I think I would like to try with you. You seem much kinder etc." Say why you think this guy will be better for you.
@misisbau (317)
• Philippines
6 Sep 09
First of all, find a place of your own. Take care of yourself first, do not place your burdens on another person. If you leave your current abusive boyfriend, well and good. Do not just jump into another man's bed specially if he's not actively pursuing you.
@MrZenic (81)
• Singapore
6 Sep 09
I think you should tell your boyfriend first. You should let him know what you are going through so he understands. Make sure you are safe and not get abused after the conversation.
• United States
5 Sep 09
I agree with most of the people here you need to take care of that bad relationship first get every thing to gether your jummping in a pool without water if you do that just think if you were him would you want him to come to you and say that if he was going throw what your going throw? I think its better to get ever thing out the way like the bad boyfriend so when you do have every thing stragtin out him can have his atttion on you instend of worrying about what your going throw.
• United States
6 Sep 09
You should take time to get yourself together first, then get involved in another relationship.
• India
5 Sep 09
a relationship doesnt exist no more the moment u start loosing respect and love for the other person. but as the rule says u have to formally end things. and then u wud be single...which is great. now the basic eligibilty to get into a relationship is that u have to be single first, which u wud be once u end things with ur current boy friend. and tats it. Single... means ready to mingle. and then.. go to the mirror.. smile at u...feel good.. get dressed.. look gorgeous... and hapy..find the guy..tell him how u feel.. and wish u gud luck.
@Louc74 (620)
5 Sep 09
I'm really glad you've decided to get out. Kudos to you! But you'll need time to heal, and build up your self esteem and confidence before plunging headfirst into another relationship. Try getting some female friends together for girlie nights out, girlie nights in, pop round for coffee and a chat even. It's your female friends who boost you up and make you feel good, build up your self esteem and give you confidence. Then, maybe after a few months, when you're feeling recovered from this horrible relationship, you might be ready to start another. I just never think it's a good idea to jump into one relationship straight after another. Even if you feel okay, you must have taken an emotional battering from this creep. Give yourself a little breathing space, and time to heal, hon. And if he's right for you, he'll still be around when you're ready in a few months. Good luck!