Originally Posted by
shrah25
Hi [MENTION=85455]AT95[/MENTION]
Ok, so just to be clear, things started to change as soon as the ex got involved and started messaging her?
If that's the case, then it seems like you have fallen into the 'nice guy' friends bracket that happens a lot. I experienced a similar situation back in my teens where I became infatuated with a woman that I worked with. I was desperate and I came across as the nice guy that are always potrayed in the movies! That approach completely backfired. I convinced myself that I really loved this woman and if she's happy, then i'm happy. But unless, you have really elevated consciousness levels and operate from a truly loving state, often that is a lie that we've convinced ourselves to be true.
In my personal opinion, you have a couple of approaches to take:
1) Move on. At this stage, this probably feels the most difficult and I suspect, you don't even want to hear this right now, given your current emotional state. But personally I think its the most important step for you. Your 21 and this is an opportune time for you to gain more life experiences, enjoy yourselves, learn about relationships/dating and so on, rather than being hung up by a woman who doesn't appear to be showing you signs of being romantically interested in you.
2) Change your approach completely. Rather than being the quiet, nice guy friend, pick up your confidence, show some swagger and demonstrate that you are not someone who is going to be attached to her. Be polite, be genuine but not give off the desperate vibes. Show her that you have a life outside of her and see how things progress. Lots of guys do this with great success but i'm not a fan of this approach because for most guys, it's about game playing and I don't believe in playing games. If your intention is about maturing, developing confidence and independence, then great. I'm all for it and how she responds is just a by-product of that.
Like I said, I don't condone games or trying to use tactics etc to get woman. Be authentic, be yourself but most importantly, don't be so attached. You are so young and have many years ahead of you so move forward, learn the lessons you need to and eventually you will attract that special someone into your life.
Cheers