Girl prolbems, already

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I've been going out with this girl for just a week, known her for two. I was "set up" with her threw a friend, she's my friends girlfriends best friend.<br /><br />I really like her and care about her a lot, I told you guys a little about her before. Everything between us had been going great, until yesterday. The four of us had plans to go to the mall, she knows I HATE the mall, but I told her I'd go any way. She tried to almost talk me out of going, I told her I wanted to.<br />So we spend a few hours together, and she just isn't herself. I can tell, and I thought it might have been something I said. She had to work at 5, so I was dropping her off at her work. I asked her if she wanted me to come see her at work later that night, and she was like "if you want to", and went into work without even really saying goodbye, and it was the first time I've been anywhere with her since asking her out without kissing her. At this point I was worried.<br /><br />I come back to her work later last night, it was like 9, they close at 10. I asked her if we could talk, and she played it off like, "not really" she was busy. Then she disappeared out back, leaving me standing in Dunk'en Donuts like a jerk off, for at least 20 minuets, I came VERY close to just walking out. I ended up asking someone else to have her come see me. She comes out, it looks like she's been crying, won't tell me what's wrong but agrees to call me when she gets out of work.<br /><br />To make a long story short, she calls and tells me she's not ready to be in a relationship right now because she isn't over her last boyfriend. She is also seems to think I should have asked about her last relationship, which I never did. I think if her and I had talked about her last boyfriend it might have been ok. On the phone last night she told me a bit about him. The scumbag was 21 years old, she's 16. It was a very serious relationship (all three mounts of it) and they "did stuff". He broke up with her because he said it wasn't fair to her because he didn't have time for her, but told her he still loved her. I knew she had only broken up with her last boyfriend recently, but I didn't realize it was only ONE WEEK before she met me. So right now, her and I are broken up, because she says she needs more time, and should be single for a while. She was very worried about me and our other two friends hating her, I told her over and over how I understand, and really care about her. I told her I want to by part of her life, even if its just as a friend for now. I also told her to call me any time she wants or needs anything. During all this she is still insisting how I've done nothing wrong and its all her, and its not fair to me. I left her a message this afternoon, and hope to either get her on the phone to see her in person some point today.<br /><br />Now my question is,<br /> I really care about this girl, and if I’ll be her "friend" for a while, but I still want to be more then friend eventually. How long do you guys think something like this should take?<br /><br />And on a site note, WTF is with a 21y/o MAN going out with 16y/o GIRL? :mad: :mad: I didn't want to get into it with her, but I think that is total bullcrap and if I had the chance I'd ring the scumbags neck. He went out with her for three of four months, had sex with her (her first time) had her convinced that they loved each other, and dumped her because he didn’t have time for her, but tells her he’ll always love her, and never calls her again.<br />Don't we have laws against these things? I know it won’t accomplish anything, but I’d like to pay this guy a visit, and I could easily find him, and I’m thinking about it.<br /><br />Thanks for lisening, its been a very frusterating day. I really want to do the right thing with this girl and not lose her. I’ve broken up with girls before and have never felt this empty afterwards. I couldn’t sleep all night, I was out getting breakfast alone all depressed a 5am. I can’t explane it but I really like her and care about her a lot.
 

Wimperdink

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Re: Girl prolbems, already

Its over... sorry to hear it but be her friend and nothing more. Time to go wabbit hunting.
 

Haut Medoc

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It hurts now, but you'll get over her.....She'll come back if she wants to. She's pi$$ed at what the last guy did, & the fact that she let herself be taken advantage of. Dwelling on old relationships when you meet someone new, isn't good for the new relationship. Sounds like she still has some growing up to do......Women,(girls) can change their minds Right quick......Be her friend, if you think there is a chance. But I advise .....Move on ;) Hard to let go of a hottie though!......JK
 

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As hard as it may sound, chalk it up to being one of life's lessons that we all have to learn and move on. Wanting to continue to be friends is great too, but don't wait around or miss out on other opportunities because you're hoping that one day she'll come around and decide that she really does want to be with you.<br /><br />I like Wimperdink's idea too, pick up a shotgun and do some hunting. It's a good way to take your mind off of girl problems for a while. :)
 

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paying the other guy a visit wont do you any favors with the girl, keep that in mind. Also you are 16 and he is 21. I too am 21 and from my point of veiw I pretty much feel i can kick the sh$t out of any 16 year old kid.<br /><br />Be her friend, if things change they will change on her terms, not yours. Plus by being her friend you may find out that you arent compatible and then you'd have saved yourself pain later. If its mean to work out it will..........but you have only known her a few weeks, how much can you really know about her
 

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I too am 21 and from my point of veiw I pretty much feel i can kick the sh$t out of any 16 year old kid.
Your right, I wouldn't go alone, but thats not the point, I'm just pissed.<br /><br />Being 21, could you ever see yourself getting involved with a girl, as young as 16?
 

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Girls are like busus and a bus stop.<br /><br />You may miss one, but there will be another on the way shortly.
 

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Thats too bad Ryan, but its to be expected given the age. You are best to just move on, there are plenty of girlies out there. Two weeks is not enough time to develop serious feelings for anyone, and I hope you use this as a good learning experience in that regards. In reality she did you a favor. You don't see it now, but down the road you will. The clearest signal to walk away is the phrase "I am not over my ex boyfriend". I can assure you no woman is worth the hell you will endure if you continue to invest your very valuable time and energy in this. Move on brother, you will NOT regret it.
 

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Maybe she's pregnant.<br />Go kick his azz.
 

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Being 21, could you ever see yourself getting involved with a girl, as young as 16?
Personally I know that I couldn't. I am more responsible than most my age, and as a result I usually hang out with an older crowd in general and am constantly mistaken for being much older in both looks and character. Most girls at that age are far far far to immature. I wouldnt feel comfortable about it either. Legal issues aside, there are many things a 21 year old has expirienced that a 16 year old hasnt. To me it would feel awkward. The difference in 4 years makes a big difference at those ages......while at 34 and 30 it makes none.
 

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We'll see what happens, but I have no intentions of just walking away and moving on, at least not right now untill I try for a while. Untill this, shes been a very easy person to talk too, and very open with me. She felt guily knowing maybe she still has feelings for her ex, and the fact that I would change the subject every time she brought him up and never seemed like I wanted to know made it worse.<br /><br />I talked to my buddies girlfriend, Perettes best friend. She really thinks that she just needs a little time, these two girls have known eachother for a very long time. Jackie (her friend) told me how she kept saying she still wants to "hang out" with us, meaning the four of us, so thats a good sign, I think. I left Perette a message this afternoon telling her I'd like to talk to her in person about a few things, and have called back once since and got no answer. I think shes at some girlscout thing for her little sister and can't use the phone. I haven't decided if I should try later tonight or not. I may just let everything lie for a day or so and call her again.
 

Haut Medoc

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I agree with Pony about the a$$ whooping thing....You will be wrong either way if you act at all...Don't do it! It is not your fight, and no good will come of it.... As far as the age thing...You said she was a hottie, alot of sixeen year olds don't look sixteen... I don't think he was looking for a lasting relationship with her....He got what he wanted & when he got tired of it, he kicked her to the curb. That simple, & it happens all the time....JK
 

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Don't crowd her, give her time.<br /><br />I was in the same situation when I was 16, I ended up marrying the woman when I was 23. Next year will be 22 years and counting.<br /><br />You gotta find the balance between being a friend and stalking (just kidding, but you know what I mean?).<br /><br />Aldo
 

Wimperdink

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Originally posted by Ryan T.:<br /> We'll see what happens, but I have no intentions of just walking away and moving on, at least not right now untill I try for a while.
I wish I could go back to that age knowing what I know now.. Its puppy love ryan... move on.. the next one will be just as good.<br /><br />ROFLMAO AT ROSCOE
 

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You are in that territory, Ryan. . . introduction to dealing with romance and girls. Believe me, it doesn't get any easier, but dealing with it does get a bit easier with time and experience. If you figure women out you may be the first man in history to do so. When you get to be as old as JB you wont care much any more.<br /><br />I would rather go through Boot Camp, POW training and covert operations training again than go through adolescence and first experiences with girls again.
 

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Ryan, you are 16, she is 16, you are both young. Very young. Don't take that wrong, it is good to be young, everyone has to be young before they get old. It is just the way it is.<br /><br />Remember, because you are young, your hormones go a little crazier than someone a bit older. It is hard to be in love with a person in just a week or 2. You may be in love with the feeling, but not with the person. Love takes time to grow.<br /><br />When you get to be an old fart like some of us here, you will see that a good friend is more important than any other characteristic. It takes time to develop a relationship. The more energy you put into a friendship, the more you will be rewarded in a loving relationship.<br /><br />Let me give you an example. When I was your age, maybe a bit older, girls were fun, great objects of affection, etc. Call it what you will. But the more I learned, the smarter I got. Till I got to the point where this special lady that I really thought was special, I NEVER wanted to hurt. It didn't matter what I felt, it was all about her. We became good friends, and eventually got engaged. I know you will find this hard to believe, but the first time I held her hand, and was alone with her on a date was the evening I asked her to marry me. Our first kiss was before the minister and congregration when we were pronounced man and wife.<br /><br />Do you have to do this? No. But for us, we wanted to get to know each other and appreciate each other for who we were, not how we could perform.<br /><br />I wouldn't change a thing. My wife is my best friend, and we fall in love more each day. So, Ryan, my advice is to take it slow and easy. Be her friend, no strings attached. Both of you mature and as you do, you never know what the future may hold. Remember, that girl you are taking out may one day be another man's wife. So, treat her like you would want someone to treat your wife.<br /><br />Okay, I am rambling now, so I will shut up. Just keep things slow and cool, Ryan. Be her friend. Don't bug her. It it is meant to be, it will last a lifetime.
 

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Okay, Ryan, you care about her. She knows it because you've made it clear. Now let her take her time and come to you when she's ready. No need to push. Let her come to you.<br />Bassy
 

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She just called me about a half hour ago, returning my call from earlier today.<br /><br />I apologized for not being mature enough to ask about her prior relationship before asking her out, and also apologized for changing the subject the numerous times she brought it up. I told her that I don't want to bother her, especially if she doesn't want to talk to me. I told her that she wouldn't hear from me until the end of the week, I won't call or come see her I'd just give her some time, but she's welcome to call me in the mean time. She seemed to like that, and commented that I wasn’t “bothering her” but did say that she can't promise that anything will be different come wednesday to thursday.<br /><br />I don’t expect to be going out with her again by the end of the week, but I’m really hope that by then we’ll be able to talk and go out places together as friends, and work from there.<br />I’m prepared to spend some time doing this, if need be. Wish me luck.
 

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You learn more by making mistakes than following advice. <br /><br />I say go for it. Make the mistake. It's all part of the learning process.<br /><br />But do come back and let us know what happened, so we can all join in saying "we told you so", and then laugh like crazy!
 

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Way to stay positive, cheff.<br /><br />Ever think that I might work out? To me its worth a shot
 
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