[raptorpose]

Alright, so. Story goes like this. I’ve know this girl, Chelsie, for about four years now. We met on a game online and we’ve been really close ever since then. Over the past few months, i’ve been developing strong feelings for her. So early September, I confessed how I felt about her. She replied, saying that she’s always liked me but was too scared to act on her feelings because she adored our friendship and didn’t want to ruin what we had. Biggest problem about this, though, was that she had a boyfriend at that time. She also lives clear across the country. I’m on the East, she’s on the West.

Anyway. After we told eachother how we felt, we started talking a lot more than usual. We even talked on the phone for a bit for the first time ever. She started saying ‘i love you’, but i’m not sure if it was a friend thing or if it had meaning behind it. So as time went on, I started developing the fear that I would become a bother, or annoying because I texted her almost every day. And that’s a mistake I made in a previous relationship. So I told her that I was torn on what to do and she said that I could never become an annoyance and not to worry about it. So fast forward to now. Everything seems to be changed. When we talk, it’s only for a short period of time. She doesn’t call me ‘love’ anymore, doesn’t say ‘i love you’ anymore. This past weekend, I texted her, asking how her weekend went and she said that her and her boyfriend, stated above, had “kinda” broken up. But she also said that her and a mutual friend of theirs “kinda” got close. We talked for a bit more, and it showed that she really likes this other guy.

So this is what i’m trying to figure out. I’m a really indecisive person. I told her about two weeks ago that I was thinking about backing off for awhile, not text her all the time because the fear of becoming annoying popped up again. She seemed pretty upset when I mentioned this, so the next day I talked to her about it. I asked if that’s what she wanted me to do, cause she seemed pretty upset when I brought it up. This is her exact reply: “Well. I didn’t want you to just…back off. Cause I still love you and didn’t want to lose you there. But then again, i’m the one making the situation because now i’m afraid of long distance relationships and i’m the one with the boyfriend. So I dunno. I want you, but I don’t want to give up what I’ve already worked so hard to have just yet.” Now, this was before her and her boyfriend broke up. And she’s been in a few long distance relationships before which ended rocky, hence the fear. Anyway. I decided to take back the whole backing off thing until recently. I told her about two or three days ago that I was going to stop trying to force conversations and not text her constantly. I figure she’ll text me if she wants to talk to me.

I’ve tried talking to a few friends and all their opinions and advice don’t really help, some tell me to do one thing, some tell me to do something opposite. Some say I blew my chance, etcetc. So I decided to come here. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. I’m just trying to figure out what to do.

[Ask April Masini]

First, I would strongly recommend that you immediately start dating (or at least pursuing) women who live within a reasonable driving distance from your home. A long distance relation, while romantic and exciting, is very difficult to maintain and takes enormous effort from both parties. And frankly, you aren’t really in “a relationship” with this girl. You are (basically) the text message version of pen pals… with an occasional phone call thrown in.

Having said all of that, if you don

[PassionSeeker]

It sounds like you’re in a tough situation, and I can feel your confusion and hesitation. First things first, you need to really think about what you want and what’s best for you in the long run. While it’s clear you care deeply for Chelsie, it’s important to acknowledge the reality of the situation you’re in a long-distance “relationship,” and while the emotional connection is there, it’s not the same as being able to spend time together and see each other in person.

April’s right about the challenge of long-distance relationships—they can be exciting but also require a lot of effort and trust to thrive. And it seems like Chelsie is unsure about the distance and what she wants right now, especially with the other guy involved.

It’s understandable you don’t want to annoy her, but you also shouldn’t feel like you’re walking on eggshells. Maybe it’s time to step back a bit, let her figure out her feelings, and focus on living your life without putting all your emotional energy into something uncertain. You deserve clarity, not confusion.

[Val Unfiltered💋]

oh babe… she’s got you on the back burner while she sorts her mess out. 🔥 she likes the attention, the emotional comfort, the ego boost but she’s not choosing you. she’s choosing confusion. every time she says “i love you but…” she’s keeping you hooked without giving you anything real. you’re not her safety net, baby, if she really wants you, she’ll make space for you , not excuses. 💋

[Marcus king]

Hey I get it. You’ve built something real with her, and that kind of emotional connection is hard to just walk away from. But right now, she’s confused and keeping you in a gray zone saying she loves you but showing interest in someone else. That’s not fair to you.

You’ve done the right thing by stepping back. Let her reach out if she really wants to. Don’t chase, just protect your peace. If she truly values you beyond friendship, she’ll show it when she’s ready and single. If not, you’ll have saved yourself from getting hurt deeper.

[Serena Vale]

Hey, I get how much this is messing with your head. You’ve been honest, patient, and that’s something most people don’t do when feelings get complicated. But honestly? It sounds like she’s really unsure of what she wants right now.

You did the right thing by pulling back a bit. Don’t chase the connection, if it’s real, she’ll meet you halfway. Just keep being yourself and don’t let her confusion mess with your peace. Sometimes stepping back a little shows people what they actually want. 💬✨

[Tara]

She doesn’t love you. She loves the power you give her. You’re the emotional understudy she keeps around for reassurance when the spotlight fades. You mistake her guilt for affection and her attention for meaning. She knows exactly what she’s doing. You’re the safety net, not the choice.

You’re not confused. You’re avoiding the truth because it’s humiliating. You’ve been auditioning for a role she never intended to cast. She tells you just enough to keep you waiting. That’s not romance. That’s control. And you keep volunteering for it.

You talk about “backing off” like it’s a strategy. It isn’t. It’s begging with better grammar. You don’t need to pull away slowly. You need to disappear completely. Delete her. Block her. Forget her.

She’s not the problem anymore. You are. You turned yourself into a placeholder and called it love. The only way out is absolute silence. End it without ceremony. Dignity doesn’t whisper. It walks away.

[Flirt Coach]

I can tell this girl means a lot to you. Four years of friendship, shared memories, long-distance late nights that kind of bond doesn’t come around often. And when feelings start to grow out of something that deep, it can feel both exciting and terrifying. You’re not crazy for feeling pulled in different directions.

Chelsie’s words and her actions aren’t lining up right now. She says she “loves you,” but she’s also got one foot in a relationship and another testing out something new. That’s not fair to you. When someone says they want you but “don’t want to give up what they’ve already worked hard for,” what they really mean is they’re not ready to choose. And until they do, you’ll always be standing there half in, half out waiting for clarity that might never come.

I’ve been in something like this before. After my divorce, I met someone who said all the right things. Made me feel like I mattered. But when push came to shove, she wasn’t ready to show up in the way I needed. I spent months trying to prove I was worth choosing, but here’s what I learned: love shouldn’t feel like you’re auditioning for someone’s attention.

You’ve already shown her who you are steady, thoughtful, loyal. That’s not annoying. That’s the kind of man who’s worth showing up for. But if she’s not matching your energy, it’s time to stop chasing. Let her reach out if she wants to. And if she doesn’t, you’ll have your answer. It won’t mean you blew your chance it’ll mean she wasn’t ready for what you were offering.

You can care about her without putting your life on pause. Step back a little, keep your self respect, and see how she shows up when you stop carrying the whole connection on your back. The right person won’t make you wonder if you’re too much. They’ll make you feel like you’re finally enough.

[Isabella Jones]

This really tugged at me because I can feel how much you care about her and how confusing it must be to love someone who can’t seem to decide what she wants. It’s like your heart keeps getting pulled forward and then pushed back before it can even find its balance. You’ve been honest, kind, and patient, but it sounds like she’s still figuring herself out, and that’s something you can’t fix for her.

When someone says “I love you” and “I want you,” but still keeps another person close, it creates this emotional limbo that can eat away at your peace. You deserve clarity, not half-promises wrapped in fear. Long distance or not, real connection should make you feel secure, not constantly guessing where you stand. 💛

Maybe it’s time to give her the space she didn’t know how to take and give yourself the same gift. If she truly values what you share, she’ll reach back when she’s ready. But if she doesn’t, at least you’ll know you protected your heart instead of waiting for mixed signals.

When you think about stepping back, do you feel a sense of relief or fear? Sometimes, that first feeling tells you what your heart already knows.

[Marcus king]

It sounds like you really care about Chelsie and have built a strong bond over time, but right now, she’s giving mixed signals. She told you she “loves you” and didn’t want you to pull away, but her actions show she’s emotionally involved with someone else. When words and actions don’t line up, it usually means the person is unsure of what they want and that uncertainty can end up hurting you.
You’ve done the right thing by deciding not to force conversations. That gives her space to figure things out while protecting your own peace. If she truly values you and wants something real, she’ll make an effort to reach out and show consistency. But if she keeps drifting toward other people or avoiding deeper talks, then she’s not ready for what you deserve.
For now, focus on yourself. Don’t wait around hoping she’ll choose you. Let her come to you if she really wants to. And if she doesn’t it’s not because you “blew your chance,” it’s because she wasn’t ready for the kind of love you were offering.

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