This is a burner account cause it's kinda embarissing and such. Sorry for the slightly rambliness.

I'm currently in my first long term relationship ever (1.5 years). I had felt like I was missing something from my direction of our relationship (enough attention) a few months ago. We talked about it and it mostly feels solved at this point. I hadn't really noticed the same feeling after that point, but I met a person recently who has made me reevaluate my feelings. I met this person and I realized I haven't had anyone in my life before now that really "got" me. (I have also been crushing on this person a little bit, everyone is aware of this but we are perfectly happy just being friends). I currently believe that that kind of feeling is what I am missing from my current relationship, as my partner (who works two jobs) only has limited ability to understand and relate to my interests. I've also been a bit frustrated lately because my partner doesn't have a very robust support network, besides me. Most of this is down to their autism (I am also autistic) and having multiple jobs and health issues which drain them pretty badly. I love them so much and I'm not sure what to do. I plan to talk to them about this but I'm really not sure what should even be on my mind.

Please help a really confused hexbearer who feels too old for their lack of relationship experience.

  • Dolores [love/loves]
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    2 years ago

    not so much advice on what to do per se but

    my partner doesn’t have a very robust support network

    you should hope you can remain supportive and friendly with each other, however you might break up. exes make good friends if you don't try to kill each other through the breakup