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Author:  BetaPro [ Thu Jan 07, 2016 2:54 am ]
Post subject:  Hesitating moving in with my gf

Five months ago I began dating a girl with a kid. I didn't think it would get that serious. But she turned out to be an amazing human being. Now she wants to move in with me, and that makes me incredibly nervous for a number of reasons: 1) I've never really lived full time with a girl before, 2) we would be leaving our respective apartments and moving into one; so if the relationship sours, I have no easy/convenient escape plan, 3) every now and then, my dick/brain craves other women still, and 4) she has a kid that is incredibly needy.

I think there are alternatives to #2, so let's scratch that one out. As for #1, I think that is the result of other factors, so let's put that one aside.

That leaves me with #3 and #4. Is it normal to be in a five month relationship and still be curious about other women? If I see a hot girl on a bus, I mentally undress her. I believe I love my girlfriend. I can honestly say she's one of the best human beings I've ever met. But I often bring myself back down to earth and remind myself that love is not a rarity. It's EASY for me to find love and get a girl to fall in love with me. Love, in my mind, is merely a product of reproduction and survival. Without it, our ancestors would not have stuck by our women; they'd have abandoned our women and left them to their own devices to raise the offspring and therefore greatly reduced the offspring's odds of survival. But after a few years, the man falls out of love and moves on to the next woman to diversify the gene pool. Rinse and repeat. At least, that is my theory. Am I crazy to think like that or not? After all, there is ample evidence suggesting that love lasts ~2 years. And if I am correct, then what am I to do? Not move in with my gf in anticipation of another failed relationship? For the record, since my last serious relationship (of 1.75 years), I've been through 4 different girls, all of which lasted 2-4 months. I could also play the devil's advocate and say I just haven't met the right girl.

As for her kid... While I like him, he takes a lot of time from her and I. I can't spend the quality time I truly want with her. In fact, I don't care to spend any time with him, and actually try to avoid him since he always wants my attention and to play with me, and I simply don't have the mental energy to give him that. Does that make me a shitty human being? And more importantly, does that mean I should not even be with my gf? She has told me that it's fine, and she doesn't expect me to become a fatherly figure since he already has his dad. But I need others' opinions. And also, does that mean I should not attempt to move in with them? (She has shared custody with her ex.) She has already assured me I'd have my own office/mancave of which no one but her and I would be allowed in. Another question I've just thought about: is issue #4, her kid, truly an issue, or is it a product of #3?

Author:  JackZero [ Thu Jan 07, 2016 3:04 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Hesitating moving in with my gf

I'm going to speak from my moralistic point of view on this...

She has a kid that you don't want to spend time with and actively try to avoid. No matter how amazing she is, this is not the woman for you. He deserves for his mother to have a man in her life that accepts him as a part of the package and not thought of as a burden. The mature thing to do is let the mother go. There are other amazing women in the world that have no kids...especially if it's easy or you to have women fall in love with you.

Author:  Cross De Lena [ Thu Jan 07, 2016 7:08 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Hesitating moving in with my gf

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I simply don't have the mental energy to give him that. Does that make me a shitty human being?
God no. I think this is completely normal, still you can't be jerk to him.

Why does she want you two to move in together? I like your theory about love, but love is for every human different so it doesn't have to necessarily be true for you too. Although I somewhat agree with JackZero that she might not be the type of women you want, I would say just give it some time, tell her you need it and you want too see how this relationship will develop.


Just be honest with her, and tell her everything you told us. If she's normal women she'll understand. If not, move on.

Author:  ChocolatePUA [ Fri Jan 08, 2016 2:43 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Hesitating moving in with my gf

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Five months ago I began dating a girl with a kid. I didn't think it would get that serious. But she turned out to be an amazing human being. Now she wants to move in with me, and that makes me incredibly nervous for a number of reasons: 1) I've never really lived full time with a girl before, 2) we would be leaving our respective apartments and moving into one; so if the relationship sours, I have no easy/convenient escape plan, 3) every now and then, my dick/brain craves other women still, and 4) she has a kid that is incredibly needy.

I think there are alternatives to #2, so let's scratch that one out. As for #1, I think that is the result of other factors, so let's put that one aside.

That leaves me with #3 and #4. Is it normal to be in a five month relationship and still be curious about other women? If I see a hot girl on a bus, I mentally undress her. I believe I love my girlfriend. I can honestly say she's one of the best human beings I've ever met. But I often bring myself back down to earth and remind myself that love is not a rarity. It's EASY for me to find love and get a girl to fall in love with me. Love, in my mind, is merely a product of reproduction and survival. Without it, our ancestors would not have stuck by our women; they'd have abandoned our women and left them to their own devices to raise the offspring and therefore greatly reduced the offspring's odds of survival. But after a few years, the man falls out of love and moves on to the next woman to diversify the gene pool. Rinse and repeat. At least, that is my theory. Am I crazy to think like that or not? After all, there is ample evidence suggesting that love lasts ~2 years. And if I am correct, then what am I to do? Not move in with my gf in anticipation of another failed relationship? For the record, since my last serious relationship (of 1.75 years), I've been through 4 different girls, all of which lasted 2-4 months. I could also play the devil's advocate and say I just haven't met the right girl.

As for her kid... While I like him, he takes a lot of time from her and I. I can't spend the quality time I truly want with her. In fact, I don't care to spend any time with him, and actually try to avoid him since he always wants my attention and to play with me, and I simply don't have the mental energy to give him that. Does that make me a shitty human being? And more importantly, does that mean I should not even be with my gf? She has told me that it's fine, and she doesn't expect me to become a fatherly figure since he already has his dad. But I need others' opinions. And also, does that mean I should not attempt to move in with them? (She has shared custody with her ex.) She has already assured me I'd have my own office/mancave of which no one but her and I would be allowed in. Another question I've just thought about: is issue #4, her kid, truly an issue, or is it a product of #3?
To echo what the other guys are saying, absolutely NOT.

If you do not feel 100% ready, then just don't do it. No justification or explanation needs to be given.

If you are having second thoughts about caring for her kid, who WILL be the focal/pivotal point in your life, then you should seriously reconsider your relationship with this woman. This isn't an issue that you can skirt around or sweep under the rug. It will be something that will grate on you continually until you crack, so best to take a long hard look at your relationship and address this NOW rather than 5 years down the line when you feel obliged to stay in a relationship.

Author:  dukehoopz30 [ Fri Jan 08, 2016 8:42 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Hesitating moving in with my gf

I have moved in with girls twice in my life and both have ended months after moving in. My suggestion after reading your post is to NOT move in with her... unless you commit 100% (i.e. marry her or something else along those lines).

I seriously wont live with another girl or get a place with another girl until I am married and I wont marry until I WANT TO and I AM READY. Its not up to the girl..

Just my 2 cents... and dont feel guilty about undressing other women. Its natural to do this to be honest... there will ALWAYS be a HOTTER GIRL. ALWAYS.

But if your happy with your current girl and YOU ARE COMMITTED 100% then those "HOTTER GIRLS" go away... it sounds tho like you havnt had your fill of those hotter girls yet... GO burn that bridge then commit

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