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Unexpected feelings!

I guess i'm just posting for some advice really about how to handle this situation i'm in.

Basically, i'm planning on starting university in October and so did not want a serious relationship before then, or one in which I could develop strong feelings. However this summer I have been seeing an old friend. He has just completed his first year at university, and will be staying with his dad, close to me, only until september.

Although I think there had always been 'feelings' we have only acted on these these past few weeks and i'm worried I will get too involved or want to get too involved. I'm pretty certain he is cautious of the fact he will be leaving soon, and so feels similar to me.

I dont know what to do! I like him a lot, but I know the sensible thing would be not to let things go too far.

Thanks in advance for any help. xxx

Reply 1

Meh, you're only young once. Crack one out and be on your merry way.

Reply 2

**** him.

Reply 3

Tis' True that you are only young once, you could think of this as a summer romance and try and keep that mentality. I think we both can agree that be being with this guy over the summer is what would make you happy adn you will just have to cope with missing him for a little while when you go to uni.
My advice is when you get to Uni throw yourself into everything there, goin out, making new mates, finding new clubs/societies, get a job etc which should take your mind off him and you will begin to miss him less and less and will be ready to get your luuurve groove on with someone else wen your ready. Out of curiosity - How far away does this boy live from you? And also from your university?

Reply 4

Anonymous
I guess i'm just posting for some advice really about how to handle this situation i'm in.

Basically, i'm planning on starting university in October and so did not want a serious relationship before then, or one in which I could develop strong feelings. However this summer I have been seeing an old friend. He has just completed his first year at university, and will be staying with his dad, close to me, only until september.

Although I think there had always been 'feelings' we have only acted on these these past few weeks and i'm worried I will get too involved or want to get too involved. I'm pretty certain he is cautious of the fact he will be leaving soon, and so feels similar to me.

I dont know what to do! I like him a lot, but I know the sensible thing would be not to let things go too far.

Thanks in advance for any help. xxx


The best way out would be stop seeing him.

Reply 5

About a 90min drive from me when he is back at his mums, as of october, he will be in Notts and I, hopefully, will be in Bristol. So quite a way!

I agree with you all! I think that thrown into uni life and meeting so many people it shouldn't be too hard to move on and probably won't want to be in a LDR, I will have to accept this as a summer romance!

Reply 6

Well then - Decision made! Feel the luuurve except just dont get too close no matter how tempting that can be. At the end of summer, focus on Uni and get your groove on - You'll be sorted :smile: