Things are moving so fast between us that it feels like we’ve been together for years. Before she agreed to my proposal, she told me about her ex-boyfriend. “He broke my heart into a million pieces,” she said, “I am still recovering.” 

I told her I would do better. I promised her I would treat her heart like an egg. “You will be a happy woman if you give me a chance,” I assured her. She answered, “Give me some time to think about it.” I had no choice but to agree to give her space. When she made a decision, I didn’t want it to be out of pressure from me. So I told her, “I am here. I will wait till you are ready.” 

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Another reason I felt confident waiting was because I could tell she was interested in me. Everything about her suggested she liked me. So I understood she just wanted to play hard to get, the way some girls do when you propose love to them.

I thought she would stretch me for a week or a month but she couldn’t go that far. The very next day, while I was in class, she texted me.

“Where are you?”
“I’m in class.”

She was also in class at the time, but she sent me another message that warmed my heart. She said, “Can I come and see you in your class? I can’t stop thinking about you.” I smiled brightly when I saw the message. I wanted to see her too, but I didn’t want the interference from my class. So although the lecture hadn’t begun, I told her we should meet after class.

I couldn’t wait to run into her waiting arms after class. Our relationship practically began when I saw her. We haven’t had intimacy yet but we’ve enjoyed magical moments together. We’ve also had our fights and makeup sessions. One thing about her is that no matter how bad our fights were, she is soft-hearted and easily apologizes whenever she feels I’m upset with her. 

I just love her loving, friendly, and fun nature. We talk, laugh, and act like we’ve been together for years even though our relationship is only a few months old.

I am happy to call her mine, but there’s something about her that I don’t understand.

From the beginning, I had this feeling that she was already in a relationship—even though she told me about her ex the day I proposed. Something about her attitude makes her seem untrustworthy, but at the same time, she goes out of her way to prove that I’m the only guy in her life.

I haven’t accused her of anything, but it feels like she’s trying too hard to convince me she is faithful.

I’m a student, and she understands that. I don’t buy her expensive gifts, though sometimes I get her food, snacks, drinks, sausages, or kebabs. On Valentine’s Day, I didn’t get her anything because I had spent all my money on groceries. She never complained.

Sometimes, I cook and serve her, and she does the same for me. Other times, we cook and eat together at my hostel or hers. 

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I wish I could give her the world but I can’t even afford simple gifts. The good thing is that she doesn’t try to compare me to her roommates’ boyfriends who constantly buy their girlfriends presents. 

She tells me about every guy that approaches her—sometimes even guys she’s only met once. Some of them buy her gifts almost immediately after meeting her. She tells me exactly what they give her and how they met.

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I can’t help but wonder, “You’re not interested in them, but you’re accepting gifts from them?”

Almost every day, at least five different guys propose love to her. Some of them start with gifts right away. That’s how they try to get her attention. I know that I can’t compete with them. So is it possible that she indeed chose me over all that? Or she is doing something on the side? I don’t know what to think.

—Josh

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