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I am a divorcee and in love with a younger man

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I am a divorcee and in love with a younger man
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Question: I am a woman in my early thirties and a divorcee. I work in the IT industry and am in love with a colleague who is three years younger to me. We are in a romantic relationship for two years, however, he hasn't given me any commitment. I, on the other hand, have confessed my feelings and had told him that I want to take the relationship to the next level. Even he has confessed that he likes me and have feelings for me. Still, I feel he has hesitation in showing love for me and he gets silent when I raise the topic of an actual commitment. He claims to be undecided and confused. He says things like 'let's see' or 'will talk later' every time I raise the question of a commitment. He is also currently struggling to build his acting career in the film industry. I am currently getting anxious about whether he would give me a proper commitment or not. Please advice what should I do in this situation?—By AnonymousResponse by Dr. Soumiya Mudgal: Uncertainty about the future of this relationship seems to be a bigger problem here than the age gap. The person you are dating has his own professional aspirations which are going to take some time to be fulfilled. Probably that can be his reasons for him to not commit. In this situation, actually, it is you who has to decide if you can wait for an indefinite period of time and are ready to face the challenges before this relationship reaches a make or break milestone.Response by Dr. Soumiya Mudgal, Consultant Psychiatrist, Max HospitalWant expert advice for your relationship? Send us your query at expertadvice.toi@gmail.com

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