Hi all!

[SaltySweet]

I'm still feeling really young in my life, which makes sense since I'm only 21, but I'm at a point where I want to take relationships more seriously. I'm getting older, you know? I want to become a proper adult with that maturity that I used to associate with anyone my age when I was so much younger. I've never been huge on pursuing romance unless I was really into a person, because then it was about them and still not about romance (which I didn't care for), but after falling for a few people and realizing how thrilling it is... I'm becoming a romantic. Now I'm able to empathize with all those people who are pining for stuff, but completely under experienced in it ahah.

I actually have a super long topic about here that I feel sums up how under prepared I am for my feelings... it came out to be so length even though it can be summed up as "What should I do when the person I love isn't as deep into things yet as I am, but can potentially reach that point, when I'm feeling romantically frustrated and don't want to waste my time just to get hurt". Ah, well.

Anyway, thank you all for the outlet spot! My friends are all too romantically bitter to be able to chat with about stuff like this, so finding this place was a blessing! Hope you all have a wonderful day/night.

[Alexa]

Hi,

First, I want to welcome you to this forum.

One thing you must realize is that in relationships you are bound to get hurt. So, don't be afraid to get hurt, because you won't be able to have a romantic relationship if you are afraid of getting hurt.

Also, since she isn't deep into things as you are, all you need to do is to give her more attention. She will begin to love you more when you give her more attention.

[Dennis]

Welcome aboard!

It's nice to have you here.

Generally, girls act this way at the beginning of a relationship. So don't give up on her but keep pushing things and she will eventually start committing to the relationship.