I got into a small argument with my bf about our future and he said something along the lines that he thinks I don’t want this instead I want to want this. We have resolved the core issue which was mainly a misunderstanding but thinking back at it I think he’s right. I do very often feel like i want to want this because he loves me so much but I am not sure I actually want this …

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Really wanting to want to understand this post but not sure if my want is wanting

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OP doesn't want the relationship, she just wants to want the relationship

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Wants to wants to wants to want.

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So you like the idea of a relationship more than the actual relationship itself? Tough spot, but definitely need to figure that out.

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Quite a transparent confession. Are you planning to admit to him that he’s right?

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It’s also positive that he realizes and acknowledges this, and is proactive in helping you understand your feelings. Best to resolve now instead of getting more invested in it.

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Having been in his shoes before, it really hurts. I do suggest you thoroughly consider whether you want to be in the relationship you HAVE and not just the one you think you can have. If you don't, it's okay - just be kind and let it go if that's the case. Having been in a 2 year relationship where half of it was like this, I know from that experience that it went on too long. Despite wanting the relationship myself, it's unfortunate that I had to be the one to break off the relationship knowing that my then partner wasn't invested. Don't put him in the same position.

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What is it that you want?

Just break up with him. If you are having these thoughts then this is not the relationship for you

Have no idea what the argument was over, or who wants what, but cannot see anyone winning that argument!

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