- Jan 27, 2006
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Who'd of thunk at 42, after being catiously single for 8 years and almost giving up hope, that I'd have men competing for my affection?
I am comfortably moving forward with the most wonderful man who, I feel, God has brought to me for a variety of reasons, and I am joyfully content at the prospects of our future together. I have prayed about this relationship every step of the way and God has led our way in the most amazing fashion. In short, it's what I've been waiting for and better than imagined.
HOWEVER, I have a long time male friend who will not stop pursuing me. I felt the need to inform him of my relationship and that I hoped it became more serious and lasting and this seems to have made him even more determined to get my interest. Oy!
Keep in ind that I have known my male friend for 25 years and he has had several occasions to pursue me yet chose to marry others (yes, 3) and I have no romantic interest in him whatsoever. Our kids enjoy playing together and I do care for him as a friend and enjoy his company, but now I am no longer comfortable around him for fear of hurting him because I finally found a man I care about who is worthy of committing to.
Are we more attractive when someone else is interested in us? Any suggestions on how to handle this without hurting someone? It all gives me a headache.
I am comfortably moving forward with the most wonderful man who, I feel, God has brought to me for a variety of reasons, and I am joyfully content at the prospects of our future together. I have prayed about this relationship every step of the way and God has led our way in the most amazing fashion. In short, it's what I've been waiting for and better than imagined.
HOWEVER, I have a long time male friend who will not stop pursuing me. I felt the need to inform him of my relationship and that I hoped it became more serious and lasting and this seems to have made him even more determined to get my interest. Oy!
Keep in ind that I have known my male friend for 25 years and he has had several occasions to pursue me yet chose to marry others (yes, 3) and I have no romantic interest in him whatsoever. Our kids enjoy playing together and I do care for him as a friend and enjoy his company, but now I am no longer comfortable around him for fear of hurting him because I finally found a man I care about who is worthy of committing to.
Are we more attractive when someone else is interested in us? Any suggestions on how to handle this without hurting someone? It all gives me a headache.