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Would it be wrong of me to see two different men?

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Question - (1 June 2010) 9 Answers - (Newest, 1 June 2010)
A female United States age 41-50, anonymous writes:

I was involved with a married man a little over a year ago. (His wife knew and approved of the relationship.) He went away for work so I began to persued another relationship with a different man. The second man and myself are in what can be described as a long-distance relationship, kind of... (he lives less than 5 miles away but because of some issues he has with his child we only see each other once a week) We see each other weekly, speak on the phone and over the internet daily. I really want to be with him more often but the commitment isn't there on his part. Even though he has requested that I not see other people. The married man is getting divorced, it has nothing to do with me. He's been calling asking to see me again. I'm not sure what to do. Both guys are wonderful, sweet, loving, generous, and honest. They are both good friends to me above all else. How should I handle these two men? Would it be wrong of me to see both of them?

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A female reader, Tisha-1 United States +, writes (1 June 2010):

Tisha-1 agony auntI'd just be firm but positive with guy #1; "look, I enjoy your company and want to be with you. The current sitation just isn't working for me; I feel as though I am being taken advantage of and I dislike being a 'secret.' When you are able to be with me, openly and honestly, then we will have something to discuss, but for now, this isn't a 'demotion' so much as an honest appraisal of where we are."

You can only put your life on hold for a guy for so long. If you've reached the end of your patience, as it sounds you have, then just be nice but firm about it. Guy #1 can either get his act together and commit, or he has to take his chances in the dating pool with you.

Just don't lie to anyone, is all I would tell you.

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A female reader, SSS. United Kingdom +, writes (1 June 2010):

SSS. agony auntask yourself if guy1 is worth the wait?

if he is then wait.. if not then don't wait, but don't see two men at the same time it'll just get messy.

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A female reader, SSS. United Kingdom +, writes (1 June 2010):

SSS. agony auntdo not ever see two men at the same time.

imagine if both of them the men were seeing another woman as well as you.. it's not nice.

you don't seem particularly in love with the guy getting a divorce.. just because he wants to be with you.. isn't a reason you should be with him.

the other guy.. well if he isn't commited.. and you want a relationship that has commitment then don't get into it, it isn't worth it, you'll argue over it and have huge differences in opinion.

or you could just start fresh ?

there are millions of guys out there..

ask yourself which one you couldn't do without, and go for that one, or if you think.. oh i could manage without both of them this isn't true love and you should find someone new.

good luck [:

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A reader, anonymous, writes (1 June 2010):

This is verified as being by the original poster of the question

I never stopped talking to man #2, we just didn't see each other because he was working out of state. We continued our friendship even though we weren't having sex.

I did tell man #1 that I would be exclusive with him, but I feel he's having his cake and eating it too. I tried to call off the exclusivity arrangment and he got upset with me. Saying I demoted him. I just don't want to miss out because I'm waiting for him to get things straight with his current situation. I feel like his "secret" girlfriend.

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A male reader, anonymous, writes (1 June 2010):

I guess the question that I have is do you want to be in a committed relationship? If the answer is yes then drop both of them and start looking for a guy who is ready for a committed relationship. The current guy is not ready and the divorced guy is also not ready for a committed relationship now because of time needed to prevent a rebound. If you don't want a committed relationship right now then date both of them if you want. However, be honest with both of them about what you are doing. If the current guy doesn't like it then he has the option of ending it or you have the option of doing what he wants. I would personally not agree to something if the situation is not what I want. If you don't want to be committed without his commitment then don't be.

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A female reader, Earthboundluv United States +, writes (1 June 2010):

Earthboundluv agony auntWhy would you want to be in a relationship and seeing another man too? You have to figure out what you want. Ask yourself why are you involved with men that are unavailable. The married man is now getting a divorce and now you don't want to see him, so you rather him be married? The other guy is probably married to if he can only see you once a week, that or he's seeing someone else. If you are having sex with him when you see him once a week it's probably just about sex. Do you really want a relationship or sex & convo? Seeing how both men are unavailable they shouldn't have anything to say about you seeing someone else.

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A female reader, Tisha-1 United States +, writes (1 June 2010):

Tisha-1 agony auntIf the commitment isn't there on behalf of the one guy, then he isn't in a position to demand exclusivity. I think I would make that crystal clear to him, and then you will be free to date whomever you choose. Just as long as no one is being lied to or misled. Please practice safe sex, just as you are seeing multiple partners, so could they, and there are plenty of STDs out there.

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A female reader, Deema United Kingdom +, writes (1 June 2010):

Deema agony auntWell No. 1 choice doesn't want to make a commitment according to my reading, so doesn't want to tie himself up but wants to tie you up - nice if you can get away with it - its kind of whats yours is mine and whats mine is mine kind of thing, so I'd run from that one personally. If he wants to be like that now, imagine if he DID make a commitment !!!! No. 2 is newly divorced, and probably on the rebound, not sure of what he wants at the moment, so reaching for the nearest security blanket, so I'd also be veeeeeery careful of that one too. You don't say he stayed in touch right up to the divorce, so I kind of think that proves my point. Why don't you wipe the slate clean and get someone 1) who commits to you and wants to be with you as much as you do with him, and 2) doesn't have the baggage of a newly divorced man. Just my thoughts.

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A female reader, BunnyTee United States +, writes (1 June 2010):

BunnyTee agony auntDid you agree to the request that you refrain from seeing other men? If you did, then yes it would be wrong.

If you're up front and honest with each of them making it clear that you are seeing someone else at the same time, and everyone's on the same page, then it is your business. Deceive no one, make no promises you can't or won't keep.

As long as you've made no agreements to anyone to be exclusive to them, then give it your best shot, sister. Be advised that juggling more than one or two at a time usually presents it's own set of unique challenges. Be thoughtful. Be considerate to all concerned.

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