he cries a lot doesn't he?
You need to get some perspective here. Its only been 3 weeks for Heaven's sakes. What do you really know about this guy?
If this project is a life and death thing for him then he really shouldn't be getting into a relationship. It sounds like you are a massive distraction for him.
After 3...
What Misty said, yes yes yes.
Have you read "why men love bitches?" That book explains the whole principle. But if you haven't here is a little example
I have told this before so if you have heard it, sorry.
This came in one of Mimi Tanner's newsletters...paraphrasing:
Imagine you are ...
Misty, I would rather hear the cold hard truth than a bunch of sugar coated bs.
It may sting for the moment, but if the intention is to help the person, then help them.
I think you should just take the space and run with it unless you have a valid reason to think he would not approve.
Julie has a point about the importance of communication, but if you look at your #3 post--you aren't thinking of making any major changes. Why should he care if you want to take a...
What kinds of things does he say to you? If he is really being offensive can your bf ask him not to be a jerk and to treat his girlfriend with a semblance of respect?
You aren't talking about breaking up are you? Because if you tell him you need a break he may take that to mean you aren't happy and want to BREAK UP
I do understand the need for time to yourself - which is healthy btw.
Why not make a physical list of the things you want to do and figure out so...
OK now I need a cold shower.
where is Wise when we need her?
I am about 20 years older than you but I get more attention now than I did when I was younger. I didn't get so much as the right time of day from guys when I was 29. Mind you I was an emotional train wreck then, but hey.
Well said Cuc. It is about the power of personal choice.
I choose to do blah..
I choose not to do so and so....
It is a matter of knowing your own boundaries and being true to yourself.