Bad Mistake
by Chad
(Idaho)
My first girlfriend, Taylor, and I dated for over 8 months. During the 8th month of our relationship, a lot of stuff happened. My grandparents died in a car accident, my mom started drinking again (she is a recovering alcoholic), and Taylor decided at this point she wanted more from our relationship, which I didn’t.
First, it was alright.. She was here for me, over at my house all the time, and if things got bad with my mom, she’d go for a drive with me, and we’d talk about everything. One night, though, when we went out with our two friends (one was her best friend), she told me that if I didn’t give her more, and start being happier and being a better boyfriend, she’d break up with me.
I got super angry at her, and got mad at her (with our two friends there, oops), and caused a pretty big scene. Before I left, I made a point of making out with her best friend and telling her that I never had feelings for her, and then we broke up.
I do feel bad and I made a bad mistake, but I think I had an excuse for “not being a good boyfriend.”
Our Dating Advice to You
Mistakes
Dear Chad
It is great that you are taking a look at your own behavior.
I am guessing that you are quite young. Maturity comes with age. You were obviously undergoing a tremendous amount of emotional stress and this may have caused you to act in an undesirable way. The good thing is that you realize your own mistake.
There is always hope for you as long as you are willing to admit your mistakes. That is how a person grows.