Hey Doc:
I was going out with this 24-year-old girl for about 3 months. We enjoyed our time together but she fell for me pretty hard. Since it was only 3 months, I believe that her feelings were mostly infatuation, but I’m not sure now.
I panicked and broke up with her because I don’t think I’m ready for that kind of commitment. I feel like I will hurt her later because I am not that experienced and still want to enjoy other women. Don’t get me wrong, she was everything that I would need in a girlfriend, but my mind is not ready for a serious relationship with anyone. But I still love her company more than with most of my friends. I don’t want to let go of her friendship, but I also don’t want to give her false hope by enjoying her company too much. (Read the article)