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Old 03-12-2017, 10:47 AM
 
Location: SE Michigan
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I'm 22, and my girlfriend is 20. We met in fall 2015 when she joined the college-age church group that I was already a member of. We didn't start dating until almost a year later. Anyway, we're having a social event at another member's house next Saturday (potluck dinner, games, and such). I was wondering what would happen if I choose not to attend, at the last minute, knowing that my GF will be there. This may be an opportunity for her to get to know other guys. I'm quite surprised she's still with me after 8 months, despite that I'm average-looking. A girl as attractive as her needs an attractive guy, and there are a number of them in the group who are single.
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Old 03-12-2017, 10:52 AM
 
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Attractiveness is more than just physical looks. I think you're a fool but each to their own.
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Old 03-12-2017, 10:54 AM
 
Location: Brentwood, Tennessee
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Insecurity is a very unattractive quality.

You already don't go everywhere together, correct? She could choose another guy at any time on any day. So you either trust her and believe that she loves you or you don't.
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Old 03-12-2017, 11:01 AM
 
Location: SW MO
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Insecurity is a very unattractive quality.

You already don't go everywhere together, correct? She could choose another guy at any time on any day. So you either trust her and believe that she loves you or you don't.
Absolutely! Why someone would choose to run scared is beyond me. But being old, perhaps I'm just cranky.
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Old 03-12-2017, 11:05 AM
 
Location: SE Michigan
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Insecurity is a very unattractive quality.

You already don't go everywhere together, correct? She could choose another guy at any time on any day. So you either trust her and believe that she loves you or you don't.
No, we don't. We both have our own lives. She goes to community college and works part time. I work full time in skilled trades. But yeah, she could choose someone else at any time, and I'm surprised we've been together this long. I guess Saturday's event will be a test to see if she's really into me or not. I won't know much until next Sunday at church, though.
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Old 03-12-2017, 11:07 AM
 
Location: Canada
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Why are you trying to create problems for yourself? Your insecurities will end up driving her away if you don't smarten up.
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Old 03-12-2017, 11:08 AM
 
Location: Brentwood, Tennessee
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Nope. It's not a test. That's your ego setting you up for failure.

Don't you dare call a simple party a test. She's allowed to go, and you are allowed to stay home. Don't let your insecurity ruin things. Be cool.
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Old 03-12-2017, 11:09 AM
 
Location: Canada
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No, we don't. We both have our own lives. She goes to community college and works part time. I work full time in skilled trades. But yeah, she could choose someone else at any time, and I'm surprised we've been together this long. I guess Saturday's event will be a test to see if she's really into me or not. I won't know much until next Sunday at church, though.
Testing her and having silent expectations of her. You are well on your way to ruining things, it will be all your fault, and it doesn't sound like you're really mature enough for a relationship. You're working your way to becoming a distant memory as the years pass.
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Old 03-12-2017, 11:11 AM
 
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Why are you trying to create problems for yourself? Your insecurities will end up driving her away if you don't smarten up.
This. ^^^

If you don't want to go to the party, that's fine. But don't shove her at other guys and hope she comes back to you.
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Old 03-12-2017, 11:27 AM
 
Location: State of Transition
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I'm 22, and my girlfriend is 20. We met in fall 2015 when she joined the college-age church group that I was already a member of. We didn't start dating until almost a year later. Anyway, we're having a social event at another member's house next Saturday (potluck dinner, games, and such). I was wondering what would happen if I choose not to attend, at the last minute, knowing that my GF will be there. This may be an opportunity for her to get to know other guys. I'm quite surprised she's still with me after 8 months, despite that I'm average-looking. A girl as attractive as her needs an attractive guy, and there are a number of them in the group who are single.
WTF?! What are you talking about? Don't you like your gf? What makes you think that if you don't show up, she'd pair up with some other guy? That's not how it works. She's already passed the test; it's been almost a year, and she's still with you. That was the test.

Does she know you're trying to throw her away? Maybe you should talk to her about your insecurities.

You need professional help.
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