| nolonger |
| (enthusiast) |
| 06/22/09 08:40 PM |
How fast do "older" relationships go?
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I'm 39 and well in love. At this point, we both know very well who we are, what we want, etc. Totally different from where I was when I met my ex.
I have been advised in many different ways to NOT go too fast in a new relationship. I'm not talking marriage or anything, but just feelings in general.
It was about 2 months into this that he first told me he loved me. While I was feeling the excitement of the new relationship, it was too soon for the L word, IMO. I replied that I loved him "so far" cautioning against falling or expressing love too soon.
Now we're 5 months into this. We discussed that marriage is WAY not in this picture due to our kids' schools, etc. and it was so soon to think about that. However, my question involves what I'm feeling.
I really truly feel a deep love at this point. Could this be real? So soon? I'm aware of the 6 month infatuation period which we clearly are still in, but honestly, is it at all too soon to truly be feeling a real, deep love like this?