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Should I start dating other people

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    MsHouston
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    I have had an on again off again relationship for five years. He tells me that he loves me but we rarley ever see each other for he works out of town for months at a time and then we lives two hours apart. I don’t see it going anywhere though I am in love with him. What should I do? Should I tell him I am going to start dating other people or should I just break it off? I honestly do want to be in a relationship with him but from his actions I see if doesn’t though he says he loves me.

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    Ask April Masini
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    What you should do depends on what you want. If you want a relationship that is going to go somewhere, like marriage or monogamy and living together, I think you’re pretty clear that this guy isn’t going to give you that. Since you are in love with him, I don’t see how you can move on without breaking up. Making it a clean break will hurt a lot in the beginning, but will allow you to heal and move on a lot more easily than trying to date other people while you’re still seeing him and in love with him.

    Most women have trouble being in love with more than one man. So if you want a monogamous relationship your best bet is to break up and move on. You’ll have a better shot at true love if you’re truly available.

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    Ethan Morales
    Member #382,560

    Your frustration is completely understandable. You see men looking abroad for partners and wonder why they don’t appreciate American women especially women like you, who may not fit some “typical” mold but are confident, independent, and strong. That feeling of being overlooked is valid.

    The core advice here is solid: it’s less about nationality and more about clarity in what you offer and what you want. Men (and people in general) are attracted to authenticity and consistency. If your profile, behavior, or energy signals something very different from who you really are, it will attract the wrong type of person or no one at all.

    Know yourself and your worth, Be clear about who you are, what you love, and what you want in a partner. When you can communicate that confidently, the right men will notice. Be specific about your standards, Saying “I want someone funny” is too vague. Identify qualities that truly matter to you values, ambitions, lifestyle preferences. This helps you avoid wasting time on people who aren’t aligned.

    Stop comparing to foreigners, Men searching abroad aren’t necessarily “better”; they’re just making choices that reflect their preferences. Your goal is to find someone who values you your personality, ambitions, and life without looking elsewhere. Market yourself authentically, Whether online or in person, your energy and messaging should reflect your true self. Pretending to be something you’re not will only attract mismatches.

    The “American men problem” isn’t about scarcity it’s about alignment. Focus on being authentic, knowing your deal-breakers, and being selective. When you do that, you’ll naturally attract men who genuinely appreciate you for who you are no nationality label needed.

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