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I am very confused and hurting

imiru
imiru

So for a month now I've been hanging out with an ex of mine who became my best friend and we've been slowly working on being together. He has always been there for me, supported me and shown he's always there but somethings is wrong. I like being with him, going on adventures and talking about whats bothering me. But lately its felt like something is missing, like i'm not in love with him like I used to be and I dont know how to tell him. This past weekend I saw a complete stranger and felt like I needed to talk to him, learn more about him and it upset me really badly. Why am I feeling like this? Why am I not happy enough with someone who is willing to take the time to learn about my phobias and depression?  My ex and I have both agreed to just date for this summer and once I fly back home go back to being just friends then see where it goes from there. I still feel so sad and depressed.

billwfriend
billwfriend
this sounds odd....why is he ex? if he is ex is he still ex if your dating again? NO.....your dating him.....but sounds like you do not wish to be dating him.....hope u figure your life out....seems oddly drama type life.....hugs bill
dinahmorris
dinahmorris
If he's your best friend you need to talk things through. If neither of you have problems with booze maybe go to a nice quiet bar and put your cards on the table. Of course you can do this over a coffee...good luck.
LoriCroit
LoriCroit
I am sorry you are having these feelings...perhaps it's a sign to take things slow and just see where this rekindled relationship heads. Perhaps you are meant to be "just friends" and not intimate friends. There is nothing wrong with that to have a best friend to share and talk to. It can be very healthy.

Take your time to discern what is really going on between you with this friendship. Have those long conversations, be open and see where it leads.

Good luck. I will be praying for you!
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