Confidence and self esteem are linked to an extent but not the same thing. Put me on a stage with some notes and I’ll do a dynamite presentation and come across really well. Put me in the heat of the moment in an argument with a partner and I’ll be bullied into submission to the detriment of my own wellbeing time and time again until I am miserable.
You can do better, in a healthy relationship, each partner is loving, supportive and doesn’t knowingly act in a way that will upset or harm the other. This relationship is not that. Best of luck extricating yourself from this. You got this.
Yep, tell her brother about what his Best friend was doing – flirting with his sister and cuddling all while she was in a relationship. Breaking up is the best choice because if the brother didn't kick that friend out of his life then there are chances that he will be a constant appearance in her life and OP will remain paranoid as neither of them doesn't respect their Relationship.
Looks like you both learned FWB is more risky than it seems. This is too much angst for a relationship that isn't a relationship yet, so I think you should tell her you can't give her what she wants so as a friend you'll step back so she's free to find it with someone else. Don't expect her to take it well though.
People move at different paces. Five months is not that long at all in terms of this situation. And honestly you should be grateful he feels comfortable holding out until he fully means it.
Confidence and self esteem are linked to an extent but not the same thing. Put me on a stage with some notes and I’ll do a dynamite presentation and come across really well. Put me in the heat of the moment in an argument with a partner and I’ll be bullied into submission to the detriment of my own wellbeing time and time again until I am miserable.
You can do better, in a healthy relationship, each partner is loving, supportive and doesn’t knowingly act in a way that will upset or harm the other. This relationship is not that. Best of luck extricating yourself from this. You got this.
Yep, tell her brother about what his Best friend was doing – flirting with his sister and cuddling all while she was in a relationship. Breaking up is the best choice because if the brother didn't kick that friend out of his life then there are chances that he will be a constant appearance in her life and OP will remain paranoid as neither of them doesn't respect their Relationship.
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Looks like you both learned FWB is more risky than it seems. This is too much angst for a relationship that isn't a relationship yet, so I think you should tell her you can't give her what she wants so as a friend you'll step back so she's free to find it with someone else. Don't expect her to take it well though.
People move at different paces. Five months is not that long at all in terms of this situation. And honestly you should be grateful he feels comfortable holding out until he fully means it.