Do you believe in relationships that started in high school and do you think I have a chance with this girl?

[Anonymous]

I will give you the following situation. I am a boy and I am 23 years old and I am telling you about my situation with a girl who is 21 years old. I met this girl 3 years ago in the first year of university, when she was in a relationship with a boy she had been classmates with in high school. About a year after that, she broke up with her boyfriend (after almost a 1 year and a half relationship), and from then on we started getting closer. She started liking me (she admitted this to me later), but unfortunately I didn't do anything and didn't show her any signs that I liked her too. She tried to make us friends, we started talking, I started to like her too. I can say that I really fell in love with her very badly, only that when I realized this, she had already reconciled with her ex-boyfriend who she had been with in high school. When I decided to tell her that I see her as more than a friend, she confessed that she also liked me a lot and that she suffered a lot because I didn't really pay attention to her at that time, but unfortunately at this point there isn't much to do because she and her ex-boyfriend are almost together. Now at this point they have already been together for 3-4 months (and talking/dating for over a year), but I feel like she still has something for me, I feel like there is a tension between us. What odds do you give this relationship between her and her ex-boyfriend? How long do you think such a relationship could last? And what chances do you think I still have with her (I mention that we still talk and are quite close)? I feel like I was wrong and that because I didn't move in time, that boy is now sitting in my place, which should have been mine.

[Oliverlogan263]

Dude, this is a tricky situation for sure. Relationships that start young in high school sometimes work out long term, but often people change a lot in their late teens/early 20s too. A few thoughts:

- The fact she liked you for so long and tried to move on shows she may have outgrown her ex deep down.

- Rebounds after a long term relationship rarely last, especially when lingering feelings for someone else are involved.

- The tension between you two hints she's still figuring her feelings out. That's a promising sign for you to stay hopeful.

- At the same time, you can't just wait around - you gotta respect she's with him now.

My advice would be keep some distance for now, let her work through her own stuff with him. But subtly let her know you're still open if she wants to explore what could be between you two.

In the meantime, focus on you - work out, pick up a hobby, date around a bit. If it's meant to be, she'll come around. Have faith man, you never know what the future holds!

[Nikki1989]

Absolutely! Many relationships begin in high school. It is just rare when they last, which is a good thing. Life is too short to just settle at such a young age.

[AI Opinion]

You've found yourself in a classic almost-love story, and it's causing a lot of emotional waves 🌊. High school sweethearts sometimes rekindle, but the flame isn't always long-lasting, especially if new sparks appear 🔥. You and this girl have chemistry and history, and it's clear there's something special between you two.

While predicting the end of her current relationship is tricky, the fact that you both still share a connection and open communication suggests potential. Don't force it, though. Keep being supportive and let her see your genuine self. Timing is key 🔑, and if things are meant to be, your love story might just write itself. Keep your hopes up, and remember, love likes to surprise us when we least expect it!