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Confused about a guy?

So, I am confused. I started dating a guy in April. We had so much in common; it got to the point people would say we were clones of each other. He broke up with me in June. He gave me the following reasons.

1)My lack of self-confidence: Which is very true. He even now often tells me to get more self-confidence and how sexy it is. He said this was one of the major reasons because as he put it “Its hard to love someone when they don’t love themselves”

2)Similarities: He said that because we are so similar it was odd in the sense that he could see that lack of self-confidence in me and it reminded him of how he used to be and he was afraid it would drag him down to where he was.

3)He admitted that when we started dating he found me basically unattractive. I had a make over. New clothes, new hairstyle, lost almost 50 pounds since about February. He said it helped but it was still awkward for him when he kissed me and stuff but it got a bit better over time.

4)His own immaturity. He openly admits he is too immature at this time to be in a committed relationship. He realized he wasn’t ready for it. And even though we are close to the same age (I’m 21 he’s 20), I am way more mature than he is and he needs to work on that.

When he broke up with me, he said he wanted to stay friends with me and there was a chance we would get back together at some point in the future. A few hours after the break up, he checked in on me and did that for the next few weeks, but never in person just through messenger or txt message. I finally told him I need some time away because my feelings were still strong and he said ok. Well less than a day later he is txting me again. We got together to go to Pride in late June and he had asked me to go when we were dating and still wanted me to. Well on the way home he knew something was bugging me (He can read me like a book) he asked me what was wrong and I admitted to him that since my Grandma’s death in February (She was more or less my mother) I have been suicidal. He immediately and to this day has tried everything he could to get me help. He keeps telling me how much I mean to him and it would kill him if I ever did killed myself and all that. So he has been VERY active in helping me beat the depression.

A few weeks ago I had been feeling better but it was still awkward to be around him because I still have feelings for him I said again I needed a bit of a break and I would like to try to make them less.. He said ok. Two days later he im’s me saying that hey, I’m bored and I really miss talking to you. The next day he asked if I was willing to consider a certain school for Law school so we could get an apartment together. He did bring up the fact that he felt it could be awkward once we started bringing other guys home. This was a kick in the stomach to me and I told him and he apologized. When I canceled my therapy appointment last week, he was upset and threatened to have me committed because he was scared for my safety (something he has said he would do many times). On Friday, we were going to Chicago when I got the news my Grandpa (basically my dad) fell and broke his hip. He went with me to the hospital and my family told us to go ahead and go back up. We did and the first night was a disaster, he was pulled over for speeding and stuff. So we get back to the hotel room and he asked me for a back massage, which I gave. And he said even though the day sucked he would rather have a sucky with me than without me. The next day on the way home he told me that I was one of the only people who is always there for him and he hates being lonely in his new apartment and he wished I could move in for a while. I spent the last few nights with him at his insistence. I went somewhere yesterday to do some stuff and he called me he would like me to come back to be there with him when he called his mom to tell her about the ticket. And we clicked perfectly. The thing is, Idk if he still has feelings for me or not. He’s always so pro-active in helping me and was serious when he said he wished I could move in and all that. But he’s admitted he has been taking to other guys but he hasn’t been interested in any. So my friends have had some theories about his actions.

1)He still likes me but is afraid of commitment so he broke up with me. So now he wants to basically date but no intimate relations. Many people who see us in public and assumed we are dating again because how often we are together. Going shopping together, going out to eat together etc…and he has said a few times even after the time he broke up with me he would be interested in getting back together with me.

2)He is just playing me

3)He feels guilty for not realizing how depressed I was about grandma’s death and doesn’t want his breaking up with me to have been the final nail in my coffin and one of the causes of my suicide.

4)He likes me, isn’t afraid of commitment but just realized that he couldn’t date s

Update:

Yeah it got cut off. The rest was this...

4)He likes me, isn’t afraid of commitment but just realized that he couldn’t date someone who is either depressed or so lacking in that self-confidence.

5)He really just wants to be friends

I have sat down with him and talked to him. He repreated what he said. Possibly in the future. And I'm not the 'play the field' type person. I've always been a committed relationship type person.

Update 2:

Thanks for your answers. You guys are prolly right. And I'm not going back to therepy. Frankly the plan is to let myself backslide and wait till I feel sad enough and than play a one man version of hangman

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  • 1 decade ago
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    MAN this is a long question!!! Looks like some of it was cut off, too...

    It seems to me that what you are doing here is what I call reading tea leaves: you are staring at all these little bits and pieces trying to make sense of them, trying to understand what it all means and how he feels.

    Instead, you need to sit down with him and discuss your feelings and his feelings like grownups. Ask him outright where he sees the relationship going, and whether he veiws you as a good friend or a romantic partner.

    It's clear that he cares for you, wants to be there for you, trusts that you are there for him. But that isn't the same as a romance: most of my very best friends are gay, some of whom I've slept with, some not: only another gay man really understands us, I think. BUT remember: there are many kinds of 'love', many kinds of 'like': he may love you enough to donate a kidney, but it's possible that you just don't give him that tingly feeling.

    I think the question you really should be asking is, do you want a romance with him? If you do but he doesn't, do you still want him as part of your life, or is the emotional stress of that more than you can handle? Is the relationship making your life better or worse?

    Trust me, I know how hard it can be: I constantly had to fight to keep my emotions in check about my best friend, and it still hurts to see him and his partner together. But then I met someone else that was able to love me in a romantic sense, and I realized that while I love my friend, I have to let go and move on with my life.

    My advice to you is STAY IN THERAPY: depression sucks, don't let it suck you down. Life can be good again, but it takes hard work. Have that talk, and unless he is ready to be in a romantic relationship with you NOW, start looking for some one who is. The only thing you'll get by waiting is older.

    Finally: both you guys are way to young to be in a permanent relationship. Enjoy your bodies, play safe, but play the field. When someone comes along that is emotionally compatible, you'll know it. In the meantime, be young, have flings, get to know yourselves better.

    You can contact me via my profile if you like...

  • 1 decade ago

    He's not playing you. He cares a lot about you, but for the reasons he gave, he doesn't think an intimate relationship is a good idea right now. I'd have to agree with him...you need some "me" time to work on a few things. Being in a relationship is hard and takes a lot of emotional energy and commitment. You should spend your time working on yourself (with therapy) and not spend your energy working on making a relationship work. In a year or two if you really work hard, I bet you'll have the self-confidence to be in a healthy relationship.

  • HS
    Lv 5
    1 decade ago

    This is so obvious. The most important thing is, "He admitted that when we started dating he found me basically unattractive... He said it helped but it was still awkward for him"

    No matter how much of an emotional connection you have, if the physical connection is weak, he will always see you as friend foremost.

    It's that simple.

    Sure, there are other reasons, but none are as important. He will probably not admit this to avoid hurting you.

    The reason he still shows interest is because he still gets something out of the relationship (a solid friendship). He will continue to send mixed signals until he gets nothing out of the relationship.

    I was in a similar situation. Sure, my ex kept bringing up reason after reason, but it came down to one thing... I was just not that attracted to him.

    Sorry, I wish I could tell you differently.

  • ?
    Lv 4
    5 years ago

    Perhaps he is just shy maybe you should just be open and honest with him the next time he is over and see how the conversation goes there maybe something your not seeing because you are not listening. Communication can go a long way. If it helps it sounds like he is into you and perhaps it just happened very fast for him and he wants to take it a little slower and get to know you on more of an personal basis. You can only speculate until you just straight up ask him.

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  • A-Zap
    Lv 5
    1 decade ago

    I think he cares about you, but isn't attracted to you in a sexual way(the awkward kissing thing). I also think he feels bad for not realizing how depressed you are, and because he cares he is now trying to be there for you. And being too similar to someone can cause problems.

  • 1 decade ago

    Go buy that book "He's Just Not That Into You."

    It's crazy how easy these kinds of questions are to answer for yourself when you just open your eyes and accept what's happening right in front of you :)

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