I had to let the guy I like move on...

Hi all,

First time posting and I really just need to talk/advice. I'm in my late 20's and I met this guy online about 6 months ago. He is amazing and one of the sweetest guy's that I have ever met.

Anyways, I'm working a full time job, masters program, and a few internships. I also recently found out I have some health issues and also take medication for my anxiety. We had a date few weeks back and I told him about my health condition I found about it. I prefaced it by saying if he didn't want to date me anymore I understand. My schedule is so tight and I barely have time for my friends, let alone seeing him. I feel so bad, I want to make time for him and he's always so flexible when I can do something last minute. I've been feeling guilty because I know he wants a relationship but I can't offer the time to help it grow.

I let him know that it's not fair to him and if he wants to see other people he can but to just let me know if he does. It hurt to say this and he responded by saying that he really likes me. I regret doing this but I know it's for the best right now. I can't realistically help a relationship grow at this point in my life and I feel guilty if I don't let him explore his options. We've spoken a little in the past few days but not much.

I know this is the right choice but I just need to know if anyone else found someone so great but at the time they couldn't give it their all? We're planning to try to meet up next week for a drink or two. I know my life will slow down in the future so maybe down the road I'll see him again and continue where we left off.



Submitted March 11, 2020 at 11:49PM

Hi all,First time posting and I really just need to talk/advice. I'm in my late 20's and I met this guy online about 6 months ago. He is amazing and one of the sweetest guy's that I have ever met.Anyways, I'm working a full time job, masters program, and a few internships. I also recently found out I have some health issues and also take medication for my anxiety. We had a date few weeks back and I told him about my health condition I found about it. I prefaced it by saying if he didn't want to date me anymore I understand. My schedule is so tight and I barely have time for my friends, let alone seeing him. I feel so bad, I want to make time for him and he's always so flexible when I can do something last minute. I've been feeling guilty because I know he wants a relationship but I can't offer the time to help it grow.I let him know that it's not fair to him and if he wants to see other people he can but to just let me know if he does. It hurt to say this and he responded by saying that he really likes me. I regret doing this but I know it's for the best right now. I can't realistically help a relationship grow at this point in my life and I feel guilty if I don't let him explore his options. We've spoken a little in the past few days but not much.I know this is the right choice but I just need to know if anyone else found someone so great but at the time they couldn't give it their all? We're planning to try to meet up next week for a drink or two. I know my life will slow down in the future so maybe down the road I'll see him again and continue where we left off.
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