Monday, January 09, 2006
I love him but he says I dont need a boyfriend.
Chelsey, 20 from Canada asks:
I have been living with my boyfriend for 4 years now. Now he says that I need time to deal with all the things I have on my plate and that I don’t need a boyfriend right now. I really love him and he can’t see that. What should I do??????
Emilie’s Advice:
You’ve been living with (not just dating) this guy since you were *16* years old. I honestly can’t think of any situation when this arrangement would be a good idea. And let’s break it down. When he says that “you don’t need a boyfriend right now”, he really means that HE doesn’t want a GIRLFRIEND right now.He is breaking up with you passive/aggressively. Pack your things and move back to home. You’ve spend the better part of your teen years with the same guy, but now it’s time to take time for yourself. Figure out who you are without a guy.
