Follow my heart, or my conscience?
 

I tried to keep this short for you!! I promise!!

I've been with a girl for over 3 years, who recently told me that we "just couldn't be a couple now". She told me that she has every intention of being together again in the future, as i "would make the perfect husband", etc, etc.
She moved two hours away and wants, more than anything, for me to come and live with her, but only "as friends".
We are still very much in love, and honestly, i never lost the desire to keep our relationship going.
She has told me that there is the possibility of her having "fun" with someone else whether i live there or not, but is not, by any means, looking to replace me or find a lasting relationship with someone else. This would be a risk that i would have to take if i decided to move in with her (by the way, we used to live together)

How do you feel about this situation?
Am i being physically and emotionally pushed around by her? Am i her "backup plan"?
I want to be with her, but as a couple, not "friends". But if i stay put where i am, i am missing out on spending great time with my love, and risking that she may never even end up "having fun" with someone else.
I also have the opportunity to move across the country. Would it be wise to move elsewhere and give her time to figure out what she really wants? or could this be harmful? (as she would be devestated if i left).

I really appreciate any experiences or stories any one has to offer.
Thank you in advance =)

It sounds to me like she isn't ready to settle down but she wants you to wait for her while she sows her oats.

In other words, she'll probably get back together with you after she's done.

How do you feel putting your life on hold for this, especially if she hooks up with a guy that "is just right" for her?

I think you know what is the right thing, you just need confirmation.

Fuelmyfire this is a very hard decision. I met my wife one summer when she was on break from college. We had a great summer together and when it was over she left for school. I was crushed but we kept in touch. I never gave or relationship a chance but I persisted and even though we were many miles apart one year later we were married. That was six years ago and I still love her like no other. Best of luck to you fuelmyfire.

My gut instinct here is that she wants to keep you around but doesn't want to commit. If she really truly loved you and felt you were "marriage material" then why would she feel the need to see other guys? I hate to say it but even though she may really care for you it seems as if she is using you as her back-up plan. I really hope that it works out well for you (a hopeless romantic...sigh) but think of the pain if you move in with her just as a friend and then have to see her "testing the waters". Ouch.

Dude, forget about her. You're nothing more than a back up plan if something better doesn't come along. Been there a couple of times and I always walk away when I hear that shit. I've heard the line.... "You'd be perfect when I'm 30." That's so fucking dumb. So you should wait 6 years? Fuck that.

The important thing is when the chic contacts you... Don't get back with her. Nobody should have to wait for the other person to want to settle down. If someone is waiting on anything then it just wasn't meant to happen. Most people have a hard time letting go. I'm very good at it. :) Tell her exactly what you want and if she doesn't want the same thing then it's time to move on.

Sounds like a Springer episode in the making.

If she's 'in love' with you, why does she need to be looking for a little 'fun' with someone else?

I think your being played on this. The missus, who is a little more blunt, thinks she should fuck off. So there's a woman's point of view for you.

You are getting WORKED.

Ditch the bitch. She's not your friend. A friend wouldn't do this to you.

With time and perspective you will she how poorly she is treated you.

people do things they later regret, and people want things that they soon (or not so soon) no longer want. don't depend on her, but if she turns around and wants to be committed again and you still feel the same, then there's nothing to worry about.

I have one word for you....

RUN.

I say don't plan on it. Go live your own life, meet other people, and go have great sex with her every now and again. If she really does want to marry you, she will take steps towards that end when she is ready. If not, you won't have wasted several years chasing her around. Besides, given the circumstances, she probably can't expect you to not see other people also.

Here's the deal.She's banging everyone in sight yet doesn't want to bang you.She wants you near because you are her comfort blanket.In other words,after she's been slutting around town and may have a conscience,she wants you to tell her that everything is o.k and that she is great.Once she get's that affirmation from you,she be looking for the next shlong to jump on.And the wheel roles on.Do yourself a favor,drop her like a hot potato and don't look back.You deserve better.

if you found her inflagrante delicto with some dude...would you feel cheated on? If the answer is anything close to a yes... I'd walk away before that happens.

Being the emotional fufillment when someone else is colecting the rent on the physical side of her relationship is a bitch to deal with, and from personal experience i ask you to value yourself and refuse that role. I love Guthmund's words If girl is first place with you, she damn well better think you're the best thing since sliced bread. Taking the back seat to anyone else is a betrayal of the relationship.

Let it go, focus on yourself.

If she wants you she will come to you,
If not, then it's not meant to be.

Sometimes the girl needs to be the pursuer.

Classic, lines...
Open your hand;
if the bird stays or flys then comes back then all is well;
if the bird flys off then she wasn't yours to begin with.

Think of it as a gift to BOTH her and yourself.
I wish you well.

I hate to say it dude, but having a girl you love diddle with other guys while you live with her... is just wrong. Move on, but keep in touch.

That's the best advice here. You only have so much time to live, so why do it with a flaky chic? Find someone you know is right for you and forget this f'd up woman.

i think she's using you as backup...be careful..

Find out what she's playing at before you make any decisions. She could be testing you or something.

the same thing just happened to my sister...her fiance and her set a date for them to get married...started planning everything and he backs out....about a month later the bastard wants to take a break because he doesn't know if he wants to be with her the rest of his life...he kicked her out and told her not to come over without calling... he's so controlling over her that when he did this she was devastated and as soon as he went and had his fun he asked her to come back (took two weeks) ...of course she went back...and of course I'd just as soon like to see him crushed.
Probably because I'm the big sister looking out for the little sister.

fuelmyfire . You are better off without her. If you stay with her you'll always wonder if she truely loves you or just couldn't find someone else..
The situation has heartache written all over it.
Move on with your life and find someone who Truly loves you and has no questions about it..

Man, she wants to have her cake and eat it too!

Doesn't sound fair to you. Forget about her, look for someone else.

She wants your cock in a glass jar. "Break for emergency use."
(apologies to chris rock)


KICK that bitch to the CURB... NOW.

Don't go. You're already setting yourself up to be hurt

I think every guy needs to "sow his oats" and every girl needs to "gather her roots" for awhile before committing to a lifelong realtionship. If you both do it, no harm done if you both discover you're right for each other.
However, it sounds like she wants to gather her roots and keep an eye on you at the same time. You deserve someone who will respect you more than she does.

Do that cross country move. Live a life without her. Who knows - maybe in a year or two she'll want to reconnect (Don't live your life expecting that, though) If you're available at the time - fine. But if you're in a relationship - whatever you do - don't break it off for Ms. Maybesomeday.

I mean - what's the alternative?
Are you really contemplating moving into a house with her where you can hear her banging other guys every night? Who would put themselves through that shit?

I vote for cutting your losses and looking for someone who really gives a shit about you. Telling you that "she may have fun" with someone else while you are there means that she's likely to cheat on you no matter what the living arrangement is.

Don't be a doormat. Cut and run.

Tell her you're worth more than to be used as a back-up, in-case-i-can't-find-someone-better-by-30 (thanks sixate for the reference) guy. You don't deserve to be told you're worth having but not now. That's bullshit. If you were totally into someone, could you even imagine HAVING to wait, let alone WANTING to? No. Drop her. Sorry, but find a good girl who will love you.