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She has been in an abusive relationship and says is not ready for the next, is it wrong to maintain hopes?

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Question - (16 August 2008) 2 Answers - (Newest, 17 August 2008)
A male Australia age 36-40, anonymous writes:

Hi, i'll try and make this as brief as possible. I'm 21 and have never been in a real relationship. Last year i found out a friend from work liked me, which was a real suprise becus i have always liked her, but thought she was out of my league to even try. It took a while before anything really happened (ie our first kiss) for various reasons, but we have become really good friends. Mainly because she has a bad history with guys hurting her and acting like jerks. The big problem was her first bf she had for 3 years that use to abuse her, and still (i think) has some slight sort of control over her, but she says there is no love there.

Anyway, she always says i'm a nice guy, but would hate to ever hurt me because of the way she is from all her past. She is the most sweetest girl, I really like to make her happy and laugh. I thought things were about to become more, but then she said to me she really needs my friendship right now, with no complications. So I said I would. I think she doesn't want to lose our friendship, nor do i, if things didn't work out.

I can accept being friends with her, as i think she is awesome to hang out with. I just can't help but think what's next, like is it wrong of me to still hope for me when she is ready, and i don't think i could handle the jealousy if she found someone else, and decided to go into a relationship with them. I hate jealousy, it isn't like me but sometimes it just comes out of no where, I never tell her if i am, I just try to let it go.

If anyone could give me some advice, or you have been in a similar situation that would be awesome :).

Thanks

Mike.

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A male reader, anonymous, writes (17 August 2008):

I don't know if it makes any difference, but the abusive long term relationship she had was 3 years ago. But there have been a fair few 2 month relationships between then and now. She says she doesn't want to do that to me, she said i'm the last person she would want to hurt. But i understand she needs time to sort things out, I just don't want to one day regret it if nothing happens in the future. Is it ok to think if things are meant to be, they will happen on their own, or is that foolish? All my friends tell me I have to stop being such a nice guy, or else I will never have anyone interested in me.

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A female reader, :):):) United Kingdom +, writes (17 August 2008):

This girl has obviously had a bad time and needs alot of time to heal. Jumping straight into another relationship wouldnt be healthy for either of you.

She knows how you feel and seemes to feel the same, she will let you know when shes ready. In the meantime, carry on being a great friend to her as she needs alot of support.

xxx

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