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How to tell my boyfriend I kinda don't want to marry him next year?

He is very excited about it but the truth is that as much as I love him the situation is kinda funny.
1.We didn't met yet because we live on different continents
2.We will meet soon but he won't even stay the whole year with me, because he has to go back, and break the news to his parents who believe I will move in US (but that's not in our plan)
3.He will stay like 2 months with me, he will be gone for 2 months and come back again but I am kinda afraid of all this.
I know him since a while, more than 2 years and I don't want to lose him but I am too childish and I feel unprepared for this.

Many bad things happen in my life and I have to take care of everything, not to mention the money issue, I'm going to start my business in a few months and is going to be HECTIC.

I just want to delay it a bit.I want to spend more time with him, I would marry him anyway but I don't like being "rushed".
LadyGrace · 70-79
Honey, this is a major life decision, and one you admit you're not ready for. That's good you're really in touch with your feelings. You must never go against your gut feelings. Always be true to yourself. You come first. You have made good plans for your life. Stick with them. I'm not saying the following would happen, but in reality, the possibility is there and I wonder how you would feel emotionally if you became pregnant. That is not unrealistic at all, then you'd be left raising a baby for 18 years and that would make a hug alteration in your life. I feel you're headed for heartache even by allowing him to come for two years, then be ripped from your life again for who knows how long. But that's just me.
LadyGrace · 70-79
@Fabiola: I want to see you and this man you love, together, so this being the case, you must absolutely tell him the truth now. You can word it in a way that won't hurt him. He needs to know now exactly how things are, so he can adjust and/or make changes. Without communication there is no relationship, and if he would leave you over you telling him the truth, then I'd be questioning whether this is a stable relationship or not. Good way to find out. Hard, yes...but the mature thing to do. The best predictor of future behavior, is how he'll react now.
Fabiola · 26-30, F
@GraceFromEP: Thanks.I will.It's hard but I will.
LadyGrace · 70-79
@Fabiola: If you want, I could help you with the letter. I am a retired legal secretary and I could proofread your letter or make tweaks where needed, and make sure it comes across in a way that will not hurt his feelings.
Mugin16 · 46-50, M
Then tell him that. I don't think it is a good idea at all to marry a person you have never met before. After the two months together, you will know each other better and make a decision.
Mugin16 · 46-50, M
@Burnley123: No worries at all. My point is that once you live together you have far less privacy and you are always together. Sometimes it is good to have some space and time for yourself.
Burnley123 · 41-45, M
@Fabiola: Yes it could be but unfortunately we all have to do things like this sometimes. Its not easy but he loves you and you love him. You have good reasons and I am sure he will understand.

It is an awkward situation but dealing with this now is the right choice for both of you.
LadyGrace · 70-79
@Fabiola: That is so totally unrealistic that he will continue to sleep on the floor. This whole thing is really a bad idea, I'm sorry to say.
LadyGrace · 70-79
If you think it is hard now, think how hard it would be later, if you don't tell him the truth now.
mic11225 · 26-30, M
so just tell him what you just said here and you're good. You can reword it in a way that might appeal to him more but yeah just say to him what you said now.
Fabiola · 26-30, F
I am so afraid I will hurt him.
mic11225 · 26-30, M
@Fabiola: And by not communicating what you want you will be hurting yourself which by itself you wanna minimize. It may turn out to be nothing but it also might nurture resentment in yourself which could also hurt him. If you hurt him it's justified in my eyes because there is no malice or apathy behind it. You are simply standing up for what you want, and I find your reasons why reasonable personally.
Burnley123 · 41-45, M
@Fabiola: If he is still marrying you then he needn't be upset. I rushed into a marriage once and I regret it. Its not a step you should take unless you are ready. Not just for your sake but for his too.
LysanderFremont · 36-40, M
Marriage is a SERIOUS decision, which you know. Much planning, knowing of the other person you are going to share things with, especially with what is going on in your mind, heart, and body.

You know this.

So why do you not share what you shared here?

Yes, you may hurt his feelings. He may be let down. HOWEVER. This is your Life you are sharing with this person who you have yet to live with (as much as you may know each other over the 'net, it is nothing like having them in person; talking from someone who has been in a Long Distance Relationship before across countries).

Set up a time line where it will work for both of you, where you will not feel pressured and STICK TO THAT TIMELINE. If you say within six months, he can come by, than stick with that.

If this is a love that will last a life time, then the wait will be worth it. Otherwise, you both have lots of learning and growing to do separately and not while together.
SW-User
tell him you suddenly like pussy now
jehova · 31-35, M
also who doesn't?!
SW-User
I have a feeling he's trying to screw you over.
Fabiola · 26-30, F
Nah, he is paying for the trip LOL.
jehova · 31-35, M
I say be straight-forward, honest, and open, try to be flexible, though that might be some of the currently problem. Otherwise make your concerns known.
Burnley123 · 41-45, M
Just be honest with him and don't put it off. Make your reasons why clear and say that you love him and so on.
Fabiola · 26-30, F
I will.I think is going to be easier when he actually realizes that we didn't spent that much time together.
SW-User
I believe the good old fashioned way is probably the best. Face to face... over skype. I believe Dubai's warm this time of year.
Goralski · 56-60, M
Whatta mess
SeductivePrincess · 31-35, F
Good luck
tenente · 100+, M
tell him you aren't ready. being honest is the foundation of a successful relationship. good luck and i hope you will find happiness.

 
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