So, for about a week and a half I've been dating a guy who's

So, for about a week and a half I've been dating a guy who's 3 years older than me that I've dated before. He seems to love and care for me more..but sometimes I become unsure because he's dated so many other girls, and I'm scared I'm just another card in his deck. He tells me he loves me and he cares. Sometimes I get uncomfortable, and I'm not the girl that wants to constantly make out. He ignores me sometimes and I really don't message him much. He tells me he's there for me, but when I need to talk to someone, he really doesn't even bother talking to me. Then, I feel worse and more unsure which makes me more depressed and feel the need to cut more. I don't know if my mental health's good enough to be in a relationship, especially with everything going on and my depression, but I love him. In a year, he'll be going into the army, too. None of our friends or people know about us dating again because of the 3 year difference, and he'll be turning 18 in the next 6 months. I'm not sure what to do.

Oh if I had a nickel for every guy who has cared for me or "loved" me.

Honey, I will tell you from experience always be a little cautious. You will eventually know whether he cares for you or not, but until then guard yourself.

This doesn't mean you have to push him away though. Just wait and see how it all plays out, one day a time. Just make sure to look for the red flags.

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