If you don't see someone in your future..the simply question to ask is 'why'?
You can care for someone very deeply, and even wish to be with them too a degree. You are wise to consider the 'big picture'. You need to step outside of your feelings and consider everything. Is it your job you want more? Family? More dating? Or, simply just NOT ready for a serious long term relationship. You could be very bitter down the road if you stayed with this person, out of some sort of 'obligation'; having given up chances at various things.
Seek advice from people you can truly trust to be honest with you! These people should not be close friends..they tend to side with you and your plans/unless you have a friend who will be that honest with you. Guys tend to mature a lot later than girls do/ but, of course there are those who do develop faster. Depending on how long your relationship has been..you might consider telling this person why. When our heart is involved with something it can lead us down a wrong track. Think this through carefully, don't let emotions rule in your decision. Use your head, talk to others, and make the decision. Then do it...don't delay. This is not an easy area to be in; but, you can make it through.
You can care for someone very deeply, and even wish to be with them too a degree. You are wise to consider the 'big picture'. You need to step outside of your feelings and consider everything. Is it your job you want more? Family? More dating? Or, simply just NOT ready for a serious long term relationship. You could be very bitter down the road if you stayed with this person, out of some sort of 'obligation'; having given up chances at various things.
Seek advice from people you can truly trust to be honest with you! These people should not be close friends..they tend to side with you and your plans/unless you have a friend who will be that honest with you. Guys tend to mature a lot later than girls do/ but, of course there are those who do develop faster. Depending on how long your relationship has been..you might consider telling this person why. When our heart is involved with something it can lead us down a wrong track. Think this through carefully, don't let emotions rule in your decision. Use your head, talk to others, and make the decision. Then do it...don't delay. This is not an easy area to be in; but, you can make it through.