I knew going in that he might never feel the same as I did about us.
The secret most marriage councilors won't tell the clients?
One partner is almost always more invested than the other.
What do you do...
You did this eyes wide open...
Your mom and your friends...
You never wanted to sacrifice...
All of those things leads to this:
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I need to know how to walk the line where I don't sacrifice myself but I treat someone I care about with compassion and respect.
First off...you want not need.
It is a want.
The fact that you are aware of this problem is a great thing. Means you likely won't.
Do you love this guy?
If you do, then you'll be able to give him what he wants. If he loves you he will try and give you what you want as well. It's compromise when those wants...conflict. It's great when those wants...support each other.
Anyone who tells you definitively to drop or keep this guy is trying to live vicariously through you...and screw them.
What do you want...not need?
Experience is a brutal teacher, but you learn. My God, do you learn. - C.S. Lewis
Life is usually all about how you handle Plan B. - Jack3Beans
Listen without defending; Speak without offending - FaithinAK
