Is it normal to feel strange/not like being in a relationship?

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I have a boyfriend now and I know for a fact I like him. Its just that I don't like relationships. I don't like all of the cutesy stuff, dates, etc. It weirds me out. I don't mind hanging out with him though. I think I have some kind of weird phobia. I don't know what to call it though or how to fix it. Just to put it into better perspective, if anyone reading this has seen the movie "No Strings Attached" I am JUST LIKE the character played by Natalie Portman. I have like the same issues, if that helps at all.
My parents went through a nasty divorce and I have very bad dad issues (if that affects it at all..). Someone please help with this!

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  • SilverVII
    12 years ago

    You remind me of myself. When I started dating my gf 3 years ago I felt like I loved her, but I just didn't want to be in a relationship. This was because I was scared to give into it. Like you, my parents didn't get along and I spent my whole adolescence seeing them fight over stupid stuff. We have sadly associated "relationship" with negative inputs. The key is to realize we have the ability to change and build a future of our own, even though we'll occasionally experience flashbacks. Just try to be with him... remember "no guts, no glory"

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