Past vs Present.who to date?
I am seventeen, and about two years ago I began talking to Scott, a guy who was two years older than me. I had known him since I was four years old, and we began to form a relationship. We did not date at that time, but we stayed close, talking almost nightly and eventually he decided to enlist in the marines. In February of 2008, we came to terms with the fact that we had real feelings for each other, and within a month we couldn't deny that we were in love. Although we shared our feelings, we did not commit to one another for the simple fact that he said that although he loved me, I deserved more than a military life. He said I needed someone who could be there to protect me and be there for me. Sometime in May, I tried to get over it, and In June I went out with a guy named Preston, and we stayed together for six months, and although I loved him, I don't think I ever fell IN love with him. Scott came back to visit for Christmas and got in touch with me about 3 days after Preston and I decided to take a break. We hung out a few times, and I realized that I wasn't even close to being over him. He still thinks I deserve better than a military life and he says he still loves me and always will, but that he cannot leave me with the possiblity that he may not come home. Preston is amazing in general, but I still love Scott. I need some advice on what to do about this.