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Please help me- I'm confused?

I love my boyfriend dearly, and I believe he loves me too. He had not had a girlfriend before me, because he felt he had not found someone he could be in a relationship with; and he had not had affairs before either (although I know for a fact that he's had many chances).

I think though, that he likes to act cool when he's with me, and always says he doesn't fall in love, and that he's not romantic.

Before knowing me, I know there were two girls he liked, in very platonic ways, and who liked him too. He never had anything with them, because he felt they were not what he wanted, but the fact is that he did do some little romantic things for them...things that he doesn't do for me.

I used to think that his saying he doesn't fall in love and is not romantic was a defensive thing, considering his lack of experience, but now I wonder whether he just is not romantic with me... or whether he just didn't fall in love with me, vs. in general. I'm very upset, what do you think?

Update:

He is extremely loving to me, both in private and public, and does seem to act proud of our relationship, as he always asks me to go with him when he sees his friends, and insisted that I met his family as soon as we started dating.

He does many "little" special things for me: he takes me to his house for lunch/dinner after I get out of work etc etc etc.

I've known him for while, and he's always been consistent... But it just makes me wonder whether it's right for him to be with me to hear it did come naturally to him to do things for other girls that he doesn't feel inclined to do for me. Has he learned a lesson and chenged with time?

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  • Velken
    Lv 7
    2 decades ago
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    you need to sit down and talk with him. If he has waited until he could find a girl for a relationship and you are her, then a little romantic won't kill him. You both need to know how each other feels. If he doesn't want to fall in love, then why date you? You do want a forever guy, right?

    If he's truly incapable of love and romance, dump him and move on. Those little gestures of love are what make a relationship work. It sounds like he doesn't know what he wants. If he is someone you could see yourself with, then you need to go get a few relationship books or see if you can teach him romantic things you'ld like. Getting flowers for no reason, calling you at work to say he's thinking of you, surprising you with take out for dinner. Anything that shows he cares.

  • 2 decades ago

    Your age, the length of time you have been in this relationship both would play a role in the answer to this question. You stated you believe he loves you. It's just the way he acts in front of others. I think I would wait for the right moment and just ask him. Try not to be upset when asking. For the truth and open conversation he should believe you will be OK either way. If the relationship is fairly new, I think I would try to slow down. Be romantic to him is small ways, and wait for some return.

    I had a social studies teacher tell the class once that the one who controls the relationship is the one who cares the least. In a good relationship this role exchanges over time. Then you are their for each other. God Bless

  • 2 decades ago

    Do you really love this guy U are talking about, or are you obsessed with him. Sometimes it happens when a guy don't respond to you or the good looks that you have sending other boys beserks on you, then think about this seriously. Don't become very obsessed by this boy, ignore him to the extent that he should come crawling to you, don't ever go the other way round, if you right. Start making new friends and see whether you really find the present boy more interesting then them. Also start engaging yourself in more creative activities, which takes more of free time that you spending thinking of him. Find a guy who is more sensitive, good natured and also has lots of respect for you for the person you are. Love yourself and the world will you. Don't hang up on illusions, for whem they pass away only hurt is left behind tobe nutured. God Bless you and always be with you.

  • I've had this problem, but he had had other gfs, and he told me the reason he would try not to feel or not show his feelings is because all his gfs had cheated on him, and he was scared of being hurt again. Sometimes a guy really does loves a girl hes just scared to show his real feelings and it is harder for a guy to show emotion. Years of experience has taught me this. Its just how they are made. Trust me I wish guys were more romantic, but it ain't gonna happen to the degree of romance you want. Don't pressure him into being more romantic, it might just drive him away. As long as he loves you. Romance is nice, but love is all that really counts.

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  • 2 decades ago

    Again, he COULD be a another member from HYPOCRITE CLUB. This club is everywhere nowadays. Don't be one of them.

    I do feel that he is not sincerely love in you sister. But I am not saying that you should tear your relationship apart. Your boyfriend currently not being HONEST.

    You know it is a FACT when somebodys in love, God gave them a heart. When there is a heart, a loving couple will turn up to be really sensitive, even on a small matter, like a little baby. Then God gave us an INSTINCT and 6th sense too.

    The INSTINCT and the 6th Sense is, you can feel how the love between you and him is flowing. It is called, well what I call it is, "Chemical Romance" (not that popular rock band I mean). This INSTINCT and 6th sense, sometimes you can tell whether someone is hiding any secrets or not being loyalty or not. You can tell 'something' without asking. Something that makes you feel UNCALM and not quite comfortable, without even to ask him. You know like, there is something fishy here. Something is NOT RIGHT.

    MY suggestion is, hold his hand, go date and talk with him over the table with your favourite drink. Mano o mano, but be kind and gentle. Some boys will kind of get pissed off when a girl finds out the truth coz that will throw off his EGO.

    You HAVE to be HONEST with him. Make him HONEST with you. Let him know about WHAT he just did to the other girls.

    My 2nd opinion, ask him sincerely, "Are you seriously in Love with me? Please, don't play with my heart dear. I can't afford to go on like this. I want the TRUTH inside your heart. I am well prepared for whatever happen. I am not assuming anything but I just want the TRUTH from your heart. I'm also a human, who has a heart, a soul and feelings like you do. You know, I can't go on like this. Dear, are you hiding something from me? Because I can felt it within my heart and my soul. We used to have so much fun before but lately, I felt something strange about this relationship. Please tell me what's going on and be HONEST with me dear. Please. Don't leave me here, asking and asking myself, night and day. Please. Do you want to see me suffering from your love? Please dear...let me know, what is in your heart. If you have made a decission, I will ACCEPT it sincerely and respect. I promise. I ACCEPT..."...

    Prepare for the truth dear, ok? Warm him up first with the usual talk topic. Be PATIENT and ASSUME NOTHING. Okay? When the time is right, ask him, "Who's in your HEART?".

    Pray first before you EVER met him. Believe in your prayer. God will help to those who asks for His help. Amen.

  • 2 decades ago

    People show you who they are.

    What do you want? It sounds like you've got a guy who doesn't show affection / love in the way you'd like. You're not going to change him. How long have you dated? Has he ever shown you the kind of affection and emotion you're looking for?

    Either appreciate him for who he is / how he is, or move on. Find someone who will "look" like your image of the "loving boyfriend".

    I wish you Peace.

  • nimo22
    Lv 6
    2 decades ago

    I'm sorry, but it sounds like he's stringing you along. He's giving you excuses to keep you with him, but at the same time he's keeping his options open in case someone else comes along. I think it's ultimatum time, tell him if he can't give you what you need, then you'll have to move on. You deserve to be with a guy who can meet your needs and treat you with respect, this doesn't sound like the right guy for you.

  • 2 decades ago

    he sounds to me like someone who is hiding something, but it could just be that he is putting less into this relationship as a test

    some silly idea about making things less complicated for himself.

    what is his agenda if he's not interested in romance?

    weird.

  • 2 decades ago

    some people are just not romatic but they could try. talk with your bf and don't be contented with his not having any relationship before you...

    initiate and show him how to be romatic to help a relationship, others need to be taught.

  • Anonymous
    2 decades ago

    Another relationship problem?????

    Try reading other's

    You'll find the answer

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