I will take you at your word that you talked, and mutually agreed that you are deeper into this than she is, and that's your clue to back up, and re evaluate this relationship. Maybe this is a casual thing for her, and since its your first you don't know what to do.
I don't have enough facts to really tell you what you could do, such as your ages, and if all they were doing is texting, and not hanging out since you have been going together but, I wouldn't worry a whole lot, or see him as competition.
Now if after a year you are so afraid of him, then its your decision to accept they are friends, and will always be. Or find someone else because the situation won't change anytime soon. For sure you will have to get over your own insecurities, and fears and just focus on her, but it's a big red flag, when you are afraid to express your honest feelings to your partner.
Just me, I wouldn't be worried about the guy but I wouldn't be in as deep as you are with some one who told me her feelings were not the same as mine. I would have backed up to an emotionally safer position, and enjoyed the same freedom with her friends, and exes or whatever, as she does.
I sure wouldn't put her on some pedestal, and wrap my whole happiness around her. And I wouldn't give up doing the things that makes me happy either. But its your first girl friend, and you have never had this level of attraction for another, and think it will last forever.
Just because its your first, doesn't mean it will be your only by any means, but to be fair, I thought the same way about my first, and a few after that too. So enjoy it, or what's the point? Learn to deal with your insecurities, and forget the ex because she is with you so act like you got the prize, because maybe you do, and don't need ultimatums, just some courage.
No such thing as naturally insecure or naturally jealous, as you can chose how you behave and cope with your feelings in a positive adult way, by giving your words, and actions, due thought before, you act, or speak.
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