Me [21 M] with my GF [21 M/F] of 5 months, says "I love you" to me, I feel bad cause I never say it back.

Wow. There is not enough recognition of how much of an asshole you are in this post...you need at least three other self-d

Of course she expects you to say it.

By staying with her you are lying to her, as you have been lying this entire time. Have you been clear- at all- that you weren't really interested in her?

Sounds like you let her fall for you and made her think there was a chance you would reciprocate.

You should have never been in a relationship with this girl. Please...let her find someone that loves her as much in return.

You sound ridiculous.

Do you think I should tell her to stop saying it to me until I feel I'm ready to say it back, or should I just keep doing what I'm doing?

ugh..just..what the fuck. if you want to incite that much emotional devastation..at least make some progress and BREAK UP WITH HER.

I really hope this isn't real..because what the fuck?

whatever happened to genuine care and connection?

At least have the courage to TALK TO HER about it, ideally way before now...you guys aren't on the same page at all

This situation would be OKAY if and only if: she was aware of your complete emotional state and feelings towards her up to this point (if she was truly aware I highly doubt she would be in a relationship with you)

I honestly wish your girlfriend was posting here so we could tell her to get the fuck away from you.

The complete lack of compassion towards your girlfriend and..ugh, I don't know...what the hell? this is how you talk about someone you're in a relationship with?

if you wanted it casual, you have to make boundaries and STAY OPEN, it is already too late to go back now, her feelings for you will not evaporate

it sounds like..you probably won't ever grow to love her. and even if you did, it would crush her to probably read this post you're writing now...just..please, for her sake and probably yours, break up with her

it sounds like you're in middle school and have no idea how to communicate or express your emotions to your partner. this all sounds very childish and cruel, honestly. you might be a good guy in other aspects of your life but...jesus christ...I pity your girlfriend.

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