Hi Jeff,

It seems you and your partner may want very different things.   You’ve heard from a “mutual friend” what your partner wants out of your relationship, but you should ask your boyfriend directly.

Let me also recommend a great book with practical advice on how to determine whether you should try to stay and improve your relationship, or move on. It’s entitled  “The Four Factors” by Ron Gentile.  I truly believe this little book can provide you with some  valuable insights.

Wishing you all the best!

“Love doesn’t translate into a relationship.”

Yvette, your insight is so spot on!

In my experience, whenever someone puts a condition on their love,  the root issue isn’t about  love at all. It’s about control.  True love is each partner choosing to accept the other’s eccentricities, flaws, and character quirks – then deciding to work together to create and  maintain a relationship.

Great topic that certainly needs more discussion!