Healthy Relationships Support Group
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...my confidence in dealing with women has grown considerably and I've had women come onto me, but I'm not sure if I want a sexual or romantic relationship (it's a different kind of love)...or simply a buddy to replace my dead brother. Can the love from a sexual or romantic relationship replace the love of a lost sibling? I'm ready to go for it but am a bit confused as to why the Creator is placing all these beautiful, wonderful women in my path...
I don't think that there will ever be anyone who can ever replace your brother and I think it's a mistake to go looking for that in any new relationships you form.
However, I do believe that when God closes a door, he opens a window. Even though a relationship with a woman (be it a friendship or romantic or sexual, or all of the above) will not replace your brother, it might still fulfill needs you have and be good for you.
No.
Before you get into anything sexual or romantic, you should spend the time to figure out what it is you desire in the end from both the relationship & the woman involved. Don't hurt someone else simply because you rushed headlong into a relationship, but decided later on that you just want to "be friends."
Women are half of the population, so their presence isn't that mystifying. LOL Women aren't "distraction therapy." We're people with intense feelings & emotions... just like men... who should be cared for because of who she is, not who she reminds you of.
I don't think you should have a woman in your life to distract you from the pain and sadness you are feeling. Wait until you are ready, and accept that person as they are. :)