I had that talk yesterday,… girl is Iraqi with a range of issues…..Her brother and I are like family, and I fell for her hard, years ago, she basically has no education past hs, no career except working in families store, religious no self esteem or confidence to do anything else, or support she is a women in an Iraqi patriarchy, and is mid 30's….Very sheltered, she had 1 ex who she was with since 15 to late 20's…and since has had no relationships (or much sex, presumabaly) at all…and I really tried with her, I had to really push her to hear that 'Im not ready'….which was a relief, because it was an agonizing process, and I put myself all the way out there. And I am self aware and perceptive, without arrogance to know she really likes me…she just can't do it, she has her security blanket and won't let go. And she really went thru the whole process, or something similar, when that talk happened….denial, slight anger, acceptance…and finally 'you can call me for anything, to talk, money, anything, except a date..I'm not ready', I just said if she was ever ready, I hope i would be too, and if not find someone who really loves her…and thats it from me. I said everything I wanted to say. Best advice is always make what you want clear, never be deceptive, and be ready to walk away, no anger, no regret, no resentment. More then a little raw, because I genuinely love her,…but it can't be any other way right now. Yeah I am all in my feelings on my kevin Gates shyt today.
And of course, theres are too many girls known, and unknown to me that would be with me…to put myself through anymore of that.