Is it normal to be with someone new and still think about old flames?

So I'm 21 and with someone new, 3 weeks now. He's so sweet and I feel like it has the potential to be the type of relationship I've longed for since my high school sweetheart broke up with me. I dated nothing but jerks for many years and I know I've found a good guy. But I have a few things that worry me... he reminds me alot of my high school sweetheart, but he def has differences. My biggest problem right now is that I'm still extremely attracted to a close friend I had previous "relations" with. We tried to be together but it just didn't work. My physical attraction is still incredibly intense. And then I have another male friend who all-of-a-sudden wants to hook up because I'm no longer single. Long story short I'm still sexually attracted to a few of my guy friends. And I feel awful about it because I really care for my new boyfriend. I think I'm just scared but I can't be sure. I don't hang out with said friends because I don't want to do anything I'd regret and lose my new boyfriend. Is this normal for me to feel this way? What can I do to stop these "wild oats" type feelings.

Is It Normal?
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  • People are attracted to other people. Once you are in a relationship, you aren't just going to stop being physically attracted to people. I love my boyfriend and we have been together for four years, but I still find other guys attractive and he finds other girls attractive. It's life. As long as you dont feel that emotional connection with someone else too, then you're good. Just make sure you don't do anything stupid ..like cheat.

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  • Maybe tell ur bf why has been happening and what u feel. Talk it out and see what he has to say. If u don't wana do that then keep avoiding the ones u r attracted to. Other than that I don't think there is much u can do. Maybe u r not ready for this relationship

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  • Any suggestions? please...

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