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If you definitely don’t want the same things then your are hurting yourself more and more the longer you speak/interact. If you aren’t positive you don’t want the same things, one of you will be resentful of the other for compromising for them.
Best to end it now.
The thing is, I’m not ready for a serious relationship right now anyway so this feels somewhat convenient since I know we lack long term potential. Our current dynamic feels great but I worry that we will get too attached.
Why not just risk getting attached?
Fair
Understanding that some people are in our lives for a season, sometimes to remind us we can still be happy and move forward but still be our own people and move on Is essential.
Rising Star
Yes, you will most likely get hurt. Have you read the book Attached? This type of behavior of continuing to go after people who want less than you do is pretty indicative of anxious attachment style
He doesn’t want less than I do, I’m just trying to figure out if it makes sense to explore this short-term relationship 😂 also I lean more avoidant
How different are your futures? Are they reasonable goals? (But, if you enjoy hanging out together, what's the harm?)
My one real goal I have left to accomplish is to start a family. He doesn’t want kids. He also is fairly new to the US and is figuring out his life whereas I am in a more stable place right now. But we are definitely enjoying our time.
Chill. It's only been a month. Your reading too much into things. This isn't a relationship yet. It's a try-on period. Know that, relax, if it doesn't work out, life goes on. Find activities you like to do with others - working out, gardening, painting, museums, whatever. One person cannot fill everything for another.
Thanks! I think I tend to move fast when it comes to these kinds of connections because they feel so rare. Definitely been diving into other activities and friends as well, so appreciate that validation. I am quite independent so I’m not looking for him to fill everything at all but it is nice to just have someone there sometimes, especially him.
It's also not bad for you to be by yourself if neither of you want anything serious. Focus on improving yourself, whether it be mentally, spiritually, physically or all of the above. At the end of the day, there will come a time where you will want something serious. You don't want to put unnecessary miles on your car for someone that doesn't deserve to drive it. Keep it low mileage for the right owner. Don't minimize yourself by justifying that you don't want anything at this moment either but you might later.
That's excellent, I wish you continued success in your path forward and hope everything continues to align for you! Life is tough enough as it is.