acgifford (post: 1467941) wrote:You should speak to him about these thoughts. Being truthful is the best thing i think. It might help him to keep focus. Also, if he is Christian, he must remember never to put any person above God. Honesty is always the best policy. I believe that this is the case in any friendship or relationship.
I'm actually thinking about doing that]If I might make some advice.....
It's not that he's obsessive or a stalker or something. The guy had a crush on you for a long time, and finally started being able to out with you, yeah? After a while, with a bit of patience, the normalcy aspect of it all will settle in, and he ought to cool down; if he doesn't, it's best to tell him plainly, rather than let it get out of hand (if he doesn't just cool down naturally).
Communication is a huge part of it, and if you ask him to take it slow, I'm sure things will get a lot better.
Other than that, congrats on dating
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He not a stalker or anything; in fact he's very sweet and seems like a normal otaku guy. But you're probably right, maybe it is just a phase. If he doesn't cool down and my feelings are not as mutual, than I'll let him know about it. But I did tell him that I'm not ready to kiss him yet, since we've only had two dates and I want to do a "Dugger" (wait until marriage).
TGJesusfreak (post: 1467943) wrote: ^This is a good idea.
Also, hesitation is probably a good thing. It means you dont wanna hurt him. And if he is in love with you and respects you like you say he does, then you'll have no problem talking to him as a friend about things. Like about how you dont wanna hurt him etc. Maybe you could make a mention of how he should put all his hopes on you.... ?
finally, I would make sure that he doesnt think you will complete him. If anyone is saying to you that you complete them then that's a VERY bad mindset.
basically, 50% of a person + 50% of a person does NOT = 100%
50% + 100% doesnt not = 100%
you both have to be complete in and of yourselves or the relationship will be like a leech and suck away emotions and energy. TRUST me, as young as I may be (turning 18 in 3-4 days) I've been in at least 5 or 6 of those kinda of relationships (with friends/family and with 'special' friends who are girls) and if the other person isnt a full person without you then it wont be stable.
*rant mode off*
So does that help any?
It did, thanks. I don't know if he thinks if I complete him or not (hopefully not). But it is something I'll bring up if his feelings do seem to stay this high.