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  • Apr 12, 2010, 08:38 AM
    rainyreal
    In love with 2 men who do I choose
    I really need some help here... I have been dating a guy as a long distance relationship for about 9 months now... I will call him man A... we had some pretty rocky times and meanwhile I started seeing my best friend man B in a whole new light... started to have feelings for him as well... I started to give up on man A cause he was not here. So just as I decided fine I will just stay with man B.. Man A calls me and he has moved right by me to be with me and wants it to work out. I do want it to work with Man A cause he makes mt toes curl, but afraid maybe his jealousy will stand in the way... I don't want to lose Man B as my friend and actually not sure I don't want to be with him... both have qualitys I have been looking for many years now. How can I decide and not hurt one of them? I have done the pros and cons list which was pretty even... is it possible to be in love with both of them? I have till the 29th when man A comes here and I have to make the decision!. PLEASE HELP!!
  • Apr 12, 2010, 08:39 AM
    JK191

    Go on a couple of dates with Man B.

    Go on a couple of dates with Man A.

    Come back to us after you do.
  • Apr 12, 2010, 08:55 AM
    Homegirl 50

    Do both of these guys think you are dating them exclusively?
    Keep it casual with both of them, date them both and maybe you will discover man A who has not been around all the time is not the one for you anyway.
  • Apr 12, 2010, 09:21 AM
    mudweiser

    Did he tell you that you have till the 29th to make up your mind or is that just your own thing?

    I hate when there are ultimatums/deadlines/time limits in relationships. Any time there is one I think it's best to stay away from that person, because your partner shouldn't pressure you to do anything!
  • Apr 12, 2010, 11:52 AM
    rainyreal
    Problem is Man B has basiclly said if I even saw Man A he was never going to talk to me again.. not even as friends! We have been friends for over 9 years and I hate to lose his friendship!. But I do want to give MAN A chance to see if it is really there... you can't be sure when they are so far away and you have not been with them on a daily basis... I don't think either one will go for me dating both... what if I regret giving one of them up??
  • Apr 12, 2010, 12:03 PM
    Homegirl 50

    Well if you do, that's life.
    Man B sounds a bit childish. You two have known each other for over 9 years and he is saying he won't talk to you again?
    He started seeing you knowing about man A, so he was stepping into his territory.

    You don't really know how things will work with man A but man B had no problem sharing you even if it was long distance.
    You might do well to leave them both alone.
    Does man A know about the other guy?
  • Apr 12, 2010, 12:12 PM
    Showme_urmove

    you said you are in a relationship with man A. Meaning your taken and what your doing is cheating. Hey if you have mix feelings for Man A, why won't you just break it off with him. Get some morals and ethics, you can't be playing both and hope you don't hurt either one. IF you are having this feelings towards man b, why would you want man a to move where you live. Its not worth it for him to give up everything he has, move their and later down the road found out you had feelings with your best friend. Or what if his their already but then you decided you want to date man b. What is man a suppose to do?
    Look be a lady and drop man A. date man B, So your not playing both.
    Your not teaching yourself Good value in life, and relationship is not something to jump from one person to another.
  • Apr 12, 2010, 12:29 PM
    Homegirl 50

    I think you need to be up front with man A so he does not come to where you are thinking things are great! Give him the choice whether he wants to be with you or not since you have been seeing the other guy.
    You've been dancing with both of them, it's time to pay the piper.
  • Apr 12, 2010, 12:31 PM
    Kitkat22
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Homegirl 50 View Post
    I think you need to be up front with man A so he does not come to where you are thinking things are great! Give him the choice whether he wants to be with you or not since you have been seeing the other guy.
    You've been dancing with both of them, it's time to pay the piper.

    You can't have your cake and eat it too.:rolleyes:
  • Apr 12, 2010, 01:26 PM
    Devorameira

    What a mess. I would suggest that you let Man A know that you've been dating Man B. It's just not right to allow him to move to be with you when you aren't sure who you want to be with.

    I think you can care about both of them, but I don't think you can be "in love" with both of them at the same time. With that being said, only you can select the one you truly love and want to be with.

    Be honest with yourself and you'll figure it out. Maybe you'll decide that you're really not in love with either one.
  • Apr 12, 2010, 01:38 PM
    JoeCanada76

    My opinion is one of the men will get hurt either way.

    How well do you know Man A?
    If it was only based on long distance it could be questionable at the same time might turn out to be the best thing for you.

    Man B, has qualities and he is physically there. The question for you is why set deadlines.

    The man is coming the 29th. Why not spend some physical time together to see where things are possible. How series is the Man B?

    No matter what though you need to make a decision but my own opinion is thinking about it through. The person long distance was willing to make a move to get hopefully work through things with you. Why not give him a shot.

    Then again you need to make the decision on what will make you happier, I would be careful though you might lose both. You might only lose one, but I hope you gain two good friends and then maybe take it further with at least one of them.
  • Apr 12, 2010, 01:40 PM
    Kitkat22
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Jesushelper1976 View Post
    My opinion is one of the men will get hurt either way.

    How well do you know Man A?
    If it was only based on long distance it could be questionable at the same time might turn out to be the best thing for you.

    Man B, has qualities and he is physically there. The question for you is why set deadlines.

    The man is coming the 29th. Why not spend some physical time together to see where things are possible. How series is the Man B?

    No matter what though you need to make a decision but my own personal opinion is thinking about it through. The person long distance was willing to make a move to get hopefully work through things with you. Why not give him a shot.

    Then again you need to make the decision on what will make you happier, I would be careful though you might lose both. You might only lose one, but I hope you gain two good friends and then maybe take it further with at least one of them.

    I think she will lose both... Sadly
  • Apr 12, 2010, 01:41 PM
    JoeCanada76

    After reading through this friend that you have known for 9 years is threatening to never talk to you again over Man A... That is childish and stupid.

    Go with Man A, give him a chance. Obviously with the 9 years of friendship has not gone anywhere series with Man B.
  • Apr 12, 2010, 01:46 PM
    rainyreal

    I have been honest with Man A as well.. he knows about Man B... He wants me of courese not to talk to him and be with him only... I would NEVER cheat or let him move here knowing it might not work... that is HIS choice only! I have great morals and ethics that is why I am torn... I have been totally honest with both men the whole time... Man A did not blame me for feelings to start with man B cause he was not around and Man B knew very welll I was with Man A when he started to try and take our friendship farther... They both want me to decide and of course choose them.. but both are so different and have different qualitys to them that attract me... This is driving me crazy cause I can't decide!. I don't want to lose my best friend over this or not take the chance to see where things may go once I can see Man A everyday.
  • Apr 12, 2010, 01:48 PM
    talaniman

    You leave them both alone because you haven't been honest with either of them, not even yourself.

    You have personal issues to overcome. Honesty is but one.
  • Apr 12, 2010, 01:48 PM
    Kitkat22
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Jesushelper1976 View Post
    After reading through this friend that you have known for 9 years is threatening to never talk to you again over Man A... That is childish and stupid.

    Go with Man A, give him a chance. Obviously with the 9 years of friendship has not gone anywhere series with Man B.

    You have to go with your heart on this one! You have already made the decision in your heart I believe. Good Luck:)
  • Apr 12, 2010, 01:51 PM
    Homegirl 50

    If this would make you lose a 9 year friendship I would have doubts about man B. That just makes no sense, unless he is just bluffing.
    I would say this 9 year friendship stayed that way for a reason, a relationship may not be the best thing to do with him. Sometimes it's best to leave the friendships as they are.

    Get to know man A to see if you two have something special.
    I wish you well.
  • Apr 12, 2010, 01:52 PM
    JoeCanada76

    Well you can not drag it out. What is more important to you. Seeing if a relationship will go further with somebody that might turn out to be the best thing that happens to you. That actually makes the moves to prove he is willing to show you how much he is willing to change to make it work and be with you.

    Or the friend that has been a friend for 9 years yet has anything been taken to the next level. How long will you wait for that too happen?

    It is your choice, but then again. You have to make that decision don't you. You can not leave both guys hanging there waiting for you to come to one of them.
  • Apr 12, 2010, 01:59 PM
    Kitkat22
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Jesushelper1976 View Post
    Well you can not drag it out. What is more important to you. Seeing if a relationship will go further with somebody that might turn out to be the best thing that happens to you. That actually makes the moves to prove he is willing to show you how much he is willing to change to make it work and be with you.

    Or the friend that has been a friend for 9 years yet has anything been taken to the next level. How long will you wait for that too happen?

    It is your choice, but then again. You have to make that decision don't you. You can not leave both guys hanging there waiting for you to come to one of them.

    It all boils down to the decision you make. Nine years is a long time to wait. Have you considered if you do go with guy B.. Guy A may decide he doesn't want to lose you and he pops the question?:eek:
  • Apr 12, 2010, 04:39 PM
    Girl-with-Story

    If man A showed up at your doorstep today and told you I know all about man B and you have to make a decision right now, me or him, what would you choose?

    A lot of times we are unable to make a decision because we don't really feel the urgency of making a decision, we will put it off for as long as we possibly can and that makes it next to impossible for us to decide.

    Just remember one thing, life is a series of many decisions, your happiness is not based solely on one decision. There is not one choice in life which will guarantee you perpetual bliss, and not one choice which will guarantee you perpetual unhappiness either.
  • Apr 12, 2010, 05:26 PM
    friend4u178

    Man A sounds honest to me from the information you've given.

    Man B sounds manipulative by stating you have a deadline , therefore I'd have reservations about what other decisions he'll force upon you in the future.

    I'm voting Man A :cool:
  • Apr 12, 2010, 05:51 PM
    JoeCanada76

    Well I think that is more then a few that are saying go with Man A.

    Just remember do not base your decision on ours, because either way it is your life you have to live.

    You have got more votes for Man A, now it is up to you if your going to take that risk or not.

    Wish I could rate answers, but at this time I am not aloud to rate anybody yet... (;
  • Apr 12, 2010, 06:32 PM
    Kitkat22
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Jesushelper1976 View Post
    Well I think that is more then a few that are saying go with Man A.

    Just remember do not base your decision on ours, because either way it is your life you have to live.

    You have got more votes for Man A, now it is up to you if your going to take that risk or not.

    Wish I could rate answers, but at this time I am not aloud to rate anybody yet... (;


    Man A is the nine year guy right? ManB is the new one? Nine years is a long time to wait for a commitment. But then Man B is not in the picture yet.. Gosh... Maybe I'll think about this again... :confused:
  • Apr 12, 2010, 06:33 PM
    friend4u178
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Kitkat22 View Post
    Man A is the nine year guy right? ManB is the new one? Nine years is a long time to wait for a committment. But then Man B is not in the picture yet.. Gosh...Maybe I'll think about this again....:confused:

    Man A is the LDR guy for 9 months


    Man B is friend for 9 years
  • Apr 12, 2010, 11:22 PM
    Showme_urmove

    JK191 No relationship is a relationship. I was in a long distance relationship for about 2 yrs doesn't matter where you live or where your from, if you accept a relationship you should accept the responsibility. Its both people sacrificing their time and energy to make things work. If They both agree on having something serious even though its long distance then they should do their best to work it out. That's THE RIGHT WAY OF DOING IT. But if it goes wrong they should end it and not play this BS games and be 13 again.
  • Apr 13, 2010, 09:01 AM
    rainyreal

    I want to say thanks for all the advise.. glad to have found this site just wish it were earlier!! Have been going crazy with this whole thing... first let me say again I HAVE BEEN HONEST WITH BOTH MEN!. BOTH know of each other.. MAN A has asked me to marry him... in which I did not accept... need time to think but I did tell MAN B that I was going to be with MAN A when he comes here and see where it goes and what is meant to be will be... best old quote... "if you love something set it free... if it comes back to you it was meant to be.. if it does not it was not yours to begin with... I have no idea who said it I just remember it being on the wall at home when I was growing up... I hate to hurt MAN B and still want us to be friends.. but Ultimitally Man A makes my toes curl and takes my breath away!! THANKS TO EVERYONE FOR THEIR ADVISE!!
  • Apr 13, 2010, 09:18 AM
    Kitkat22
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by rainyreal View Post
    I want to say thanks for all the advise..glad to have found this site just wish it were earlier!!! have been going crazy with this whole thing....first let me say again I HAVE BEEN HONEST WITH BOTH MEN!!!!.....BOTH know of each other.. MAN A has asked me to marry him.....in which I did not accept.....need time to think but I did tell MAN B that I was going to be with MAN A when he comes here and see where it goes and what is meant to be will be.....best old quote....."if you love something set it free....if it comes back to you it was meant to be ..if it does not it was not yours to begin with....I have no idea who said it I just remember it being on the wall at home when I was growing up.....I hate to hurt MAN B and still want us to be friends..but Ultimitally Man A makes my toes curl and takes my breath away!!!! THANKS TO EVERYONE FOR THEIR ADVISE!!!!!

    You are welcome!
  • Apr 13, 2010, 09:43 AM
    Devorameira

    Good luck with man A. Hope you've made the right decision.
  • Apr 13, 2010, 10:12 AM
    rainyreal

    All I can do is hope it don't wear off... And if it is not meant to be with him than MAN B is meant to be he will still be around... if not back to single life again!. Only time will tell... I have to tell MAn B that I have made my decision tonight... Hope I don't hurt him to bad!!
  • Apr 13, 2010, 10:25 AM
    Kitkat22
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by rainyreal View Post
    All I can do is hope it dont wear off.....And if it is not meant to be with him than MAN B is meant to be he will still be around....if not back to single life again!!!......Only time will tell......I have to tell MAn B that I have made my decision tonight......Hope I dont hurt him to bad!!!

    I would say there are more than a few women who will be glad you chose Man A. Man B sounds like a nice guy. I'm sure he'll be fine there are many women out there looking for a nice guy! I do wish you happiness with the toe-curler:D Really Good Luck:)

    I do have a suggestion.. Cut the strings completely with man b.. I don't think you have the real true lasting kind of love with him.. if you did you wouldn't even consider being with someone else. I think it will be a relief for him. Man a is the one you want and you have to consider man b as just a friend.

    I wouldn't worry about it too much, he already knows in his heart. He'll find someone who loves him he'll get over you. As I said before there are nice , lovely women out there who will help him. Break the string completely.. Good Luck
  • Apr 13, 2010, 06:38 PM
    vanheart

    What you are doing is wrong.

    How would you feel if Man A, B or C had a Woman A, B or C?

    And was lying to you & everyone else?

    Totally lame.

    Figure out what it is you want & be honest to yourself & everyone else.

    This is disrespectful for everyone involved.
  • Apr 13, 2010, 06:57 PM
    Kitkat22
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by vanheart View Post
    What you are doing is wrong.

    How would you feel if Man A, B or C had a Woman A, B or C?

    And was lying to you & everyone else?

    Totally lame.

    Figure out what it is you want & be honest to yourself & everyone else.

    This is disrespectful for everyone involved.


    Something tells me man B will do just fine. I think he probably


    Feels a little ashamed for putting up with it as long as he has.

    I have a feeling the toe curler will wear thin very quickly. By then I really hope Man B finds a sweet, lovely, honest lady and he will.
  • Apr 13, 2010, 07:08 PM
    vanheart

    He will be fine because he will be away from her.

    To no longer get his heart screwed with.

    Never rated people before.

    You the kind of girl I stay away from.
  • Apr 13, 2010, 07:09 PM
    Kitkat22
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by vanheart View Post
    He will be fine because he will be away from her.

    To no longer get his heart screwed with.

    Never rated people before.

    You the kinda girl I stay away from.

    Like I always say what goes round!:rolleyes:
  • Apr 13, 2010, 07:11 PM
    vanheart

    True that. Karma.
  • Apr 13, 2010, 07:15 PM
    Kitkat22
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by vanheart View Post
    true that. Karma.

    Yep !:(
  • Apr 13, 2010, 09:11 PM
    Showme_urmove

    You guys are all right. If man A was doing it to her I don't think she would like it. People have feelings to and it doesn't matter if its long distance or not, relationship is relationship.
  • Apr 14, 2010, 03:58 AM
    Kitkat22
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Showme_urmove View Post
    you guys are all right. If man A was doing it to her i dont think she would like it. People have feelings to and it doesnt matter if its long distance or not, relationship is relationship.





    Exactly... I don't think Man B will be available when she finds out the toe curler is lust and Man B is the true one. It will be two late. :)
  • Apr 14, 2010, 04:13 AM
    JoeCanada76

    If the Man B was the true one, then why would they only be friends for 9 years. And on top of that why would Man B the one that is supposed to be best friend for years threaten that friendship if she decides to see Man A, when nothing has developed with Man B all these years.?
  • Apr 14, 2010, 04:25 AM
    Kitkat22
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Jesushelper1976 View Post
    If the Man B was the true one, then why would they only be friends for 9 years. and on top of that why would Man B the one that is supposed to be best friend for years threaten that friendship if she decides to see Man A, when nothing has developed with Man B all these years.???

    Maybe she talked about Man A lot. Man B wasn't so sure of her true feelings, so he waited... good thing he did. What if Man B and her had been married and Man A came into her life... Goodby Man B. Hello Man A.
    Hello divorce court. Maybe if it doesn't work out with Man A, which I don't think it will,( he makes her toes curl that's lust.) then there will be a Man C and she can try to decide between the New man C and Old man A..
    Man B will not wait around on her.. If he does he's an idiot... :eek:

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