[LorraineSmith]

So I’ve known this guy since I was 13 and a half. I am now 17 and a half. They say that love at first sight doesn’t exist and that you don’t know what love is until your adult. Hes been through several girlfriends. And recently this girl Kasey was with him and he almost married her except he recently found out she cheated on him 3 times. His name is Robbie. I didn’t know before but I know now for a fact since I’ve now been through the relationship loop a few times that he does in fact hold an interest for me and he has for a very long time. It feels as if it’s finally my chance to be with him and I have no idea what to do. There’s so much more about the time I’ve known him I probably should say but I really don’t know how I should approach this situation. This is different then any other romantic situation I’ve ever been in because I love him. I always have and always will.

[terriblytorn13]

You should talk to him. Engage him in conversation. Maybe invite him to an event. Your body language should let him know you’re interested. I hope you get a chance to get to know each other. My word of caution is don’t commit now. Give yourselves time to grow and explore. It’s a big world check it out.

[kai]

I notice that you have placed your question in the forum for Guest Writers and Advice Column Contributors.

[b]This is not in the forum where April answers readers questions. [/b]

If you want to get a response from April, please repost your question in the proper forum, the Q & A Advice Forum:
https://www.askapril.com/forums/viewforum.php?f=1

[April Masini, your AskApril]

Let me know how things are going for you? 😉

[Sally]

You’re not a coward. Knowing someone since you were 13 changes things. Feelings like that don’t come out of nowhere, and they don’t disappear just because time passes or other people come and go. So don’t talk yourself out of what you feel. It’s real to you, and that matters.

But here’s the part you need to slow down on. He just came out of something painful. Being cheated on like that messes with a person’s head and heart. Even if he’s free now, he’s probably not ready. And if you rush in right when he’s raw, you risk being a rebound, not a choice.

You don’t need to confess undying love or make some big move. Just be present. Be kind. Be steady. Let him heal without you trying to save him or claim the moment.
If there’s something there, it won’t disappear because you didn’t rush. And if there isn’t, you protected your heart by not forcing it.
You’re not weak for caring. You’re learning when to move and when to wait.

[Member]

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