Beauty and money can attract people but it does not win their loyalty, behavioural compatibility is the only source of loyalty that is effective with guys who want to get married or be in long term relationships. Careful women often get told this from their grandparents so they will work hard at their jobs when their pretty enough to attract rich men who will pay for everything and do all the work. And sometimes the guy does not care about your job, he might want you to cook and clean instead, but you can’t attract a guy without fulfilling some essential purpose in his life.
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He was not very specific in what he wants/expects. Basically the only thing he said was to have someone he could trust/not get cheated on.
That didn't include long term life goals (wanting kids or not, where to live, etc.) anything in common they want to do and enjoy with a partner besides just intimacy/sexual stuff, it didn't include specific morals or examples of what he expects in a partner. It didn't include the expected roles each person would have within a relationship, what is and what is not acceptable behavior, etc.
He left a lot of details out. Maybe he isn't even sure of what he really wants.
You could bring up all of those kinds of questions to see if you two are actually compatible or not.
Great write up and it seems so clear. He wants connection but his inner sub conscious is fear, lack of worth, shame. Strong emotions. He has to heal inside on his own doing… nothing you can do other than encourage and accept. His emotional reaction is coming from his wounds which he must take responsibility for to give you what you want.
So you are willing to work with him being patient, tolerate and hope for best which may never improve…or you aren’t.
These issues are exposed in intimate relationships and it’s the best time to make effort to correct the inner person (s) and grow.
I'm in the same boat as you sadly... my man keeps saying he loves me so much but at the same time he's super scared about love so he keeps pushing me away and the regrets in and comes back chasing after me. It gets confusing af. I think these guys have some unresolved issues and trauma from the past (especially if your guy have been cheated on multiple times). You definitely need to be extra patient with him but if he's not showing any attempts at trying to fix himself then don't waste your time
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Never change yourself for a man. I had a woman I was dating... she was never able to be the person she though I wanted, but the more she tried (without me asking her to change) the more lost she became... in the end, she went back to her abusive Ex and I've felt guilty ever since even though she came to me at a time I wasn't looking for a relationship and broke down my walls and won my heart (even if I was her ride out of a bad situation, I didn't care)... In the end she just hurt herself trying so hard to change herself overnight into someone else "for me" and really, all I wanted was for her to be happy...
Mostly I just hate it for her daughter (not mine, her Ex's)... who is going to grow up in a household of violence and abuse.How dare you act like wife to someone that is merely your boyfriend. Nu uh don't be doing that. It makes men not value you and take you for granted when you do more than the role requires all the time.
From the details provided it sounds like you tried to' fix him' which isn't your place to do. It's his and always will be.
Furthermore, his push- pull behavior is a red flag. You should leave him asap so he can sort himself out and you too can too and reflect on why you feel this urge to take on the mother role in relationships? It's not good. As you will keep attracting broken people like your current ex who seem to have no intention on wanting to heal themselves.
Wish you well and happiness.Happiness in a relationship should be found with little effort. They should be your safe place to come home to. The least amount of friction in your day. Always have your back, even when making stupid choices yourself. If you don’t have that, keep looking.
Does he love you more after 3 days of going without sex❓
Does he have “these issues” about 15 minutes are sex is finished❓
I knew some women that were like that. 1. Feed them well 2. don’t ask too many questions AND 3. take the love/attention that I give you before my bell is going to get 🛎 .
-Don’t have to deal with that 💩 anymore ‼️I think u tried to work out... and now it is point where u are questioning to even try... so id say end but in good terms if possible... n make him understand your side of story... the decision is yours at the end cuz yk yourself more than any of us... be patient with whatever u decide... maybe it takes days still let it take time
if you have tried to talk it out and work it out first, then i would part ways if nothing changes on either side. its hard to tell some guys and girls are on their best behavior to get you then the true them comes out
Your last two sentences- IMO- really answered your own question.
1. He's confused about relationships, the give-and-take of it all, etc
2. You said you tried to be "something different for him", if you were to continue with him, your relationship would be a lie anyway. Just be yourself, and if he can't accept that, start boyfriend shopping again.Maybe he’s a narcissist going between attention sources. I hope not, my ex was one and did similar stuff.
He is not ready for a relationship. Sounds like he has attachment issues that he needs to work on. All I have to say is don’t stay thinking you can change him.
He's hurt from past relationships but he needs to man up and stop being a little b... and accept that life is full of fake people and cheaters but that doesn't mean all apples are rotten.
Why do I think that he is depressed and is afraid to open up because of previous experiences?
You are giving up on this relationship at the first hurdle, in what sense has this guy found a good woman?
Well what do you expect from a loner, they are not used to have to take other people into account. So either you have some real patience with this guy until he settle into the new life or you will have to look elsewhere.
He found out you weren't what he wanted and moved on
Why do girls say they want a good decent guy then get him and change up?
he can feel that you're bullshitting him. you asked him to tell you what he wants so you can be a proper female chameleon and project onto him the ideal woman of his imagination. If he's smart enough he won't fall for it and dump you.
Well in that case you weren't what he wanted, move on.
He probably had been tramatized from past relationships I was the same way with my boyfriend but I came around
Your last sentence is the problem. Don't be fake, be yourself.
Same reason why girls say they want a good decent men then get him and change up and also going for the bad guys in the end
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