Hi, I edited my first post and removed my second, please check back. Again on your question / need that you express here...rowdy2x said:We both like each other, but there is more too it than just sexual interest alone. Sure, we both want that, but she has been hinting often at a relationship subtly. In turn, I have as well. I understand that she is young and wants to take in all experiences. Who wouldn't at that age? Even though that was, is and has been one of my concerns, I realize that if this is ever going to work between us, I have to be understanding of that.
She has made it clear to me though that she doesn't see herself going out to bars or clubs to get hit in on by guys. She wants to be in a relationship and said she doesn't know how girls these days can just sleep around. As you, I and everyone else knows though, people change with time, and along with that, their intentions, wants, needs, tastes and just general frame of mind. So I hear you concern there, trust me.
Secondly, as far as the possesive, controlling, manipulative stuff you are talking about, I really don't feel like I've come close to any of that. Those are pretty strong words. I've been direct in some instances and maybe a little harsh other times, but nothing to over the top. I think I've done are pretty good job of setting those boundaries for myself and letting her know I'm not a pushover. In any case, I've put myself into a position that has now jeopardized everything. I appreciate your view.
Yes those were strong words... but I think at least a hint of them should be considered.
Now people in this world consider monogamous relationship to be the most holy of holy, but I will insist that it is constructed entirely out of jealousy, possessiveness, panic, rage and depression.
It is clear to me from your words that the girl feels safe and wanted inside of a form of relationship that will allow her to stay with you and not have to fear you running away on her. That is perfectly natural, for a person to feel like that.
Normally (or,... naturally) you would provide this certainty to her because you have no intent to dump her for someone else. This could only happen if no jealousy was involved. You understand that typically having more than one partner gives rise to a lot of angry hate. This is actually a main reason that people choose monogamous relationship: without it, their life is like a ship at stormy sea. This girl you have wants some peace of mind.
But my only advice to you at this point is for you to step back just a moment. Break contact for one or two weeks. Then invite her over to your place. Make sure you have sex (that will soothe her). Inquire about her feelings, her needs, her desires, and her fears. Then when you are done hearing her out, you can become angry with her, seeing as she has been responding from a cold rage. You can become angry, because she is not taking note of your own feelings and fears and desires and needs. She has not been doing that very well...
After that, I believe it is time for some grief, because I feel she has been seeing someone else out of jealousy.
Good luck with everything, you may need it ;-).