I've been dating my girlfriend for about three months now, and while we have a physical relationship, I'm starting to wonder if she really loves me despite her saying it often. For context, I'm 22 and she's 19. I threw her a surprise for our one-month anniversary, but she didn't even get me a birthday present, which really bothers me. I'm concerned that she might not see love the same way I do, especially since she's been in local bikini magazines and seems to have a lot of male attention. Can someone at her age truly understand love? What are the signs that she's genuinely invested in this relationship?
3 Answers
Follow your gut. If something feels off, it's okay to take a step back. Relationships take effort from both sides. If she’s not putting in the same energy as you, it might be time to reevaluate. Ask yourself if you feel valued overall in the relationship.
Look, if you aren't feeling it from her, just ask her why she didn’t recognize your birthday. You both are still young and figuring each other out. It's totally normal to question things right now. Just express what you feel respectfully and see her response.
You're at an age where love is often mixed with infatuation. Just take things slow. If she really cares, she'll acknowledge that she didn't celebrate your birthday and you’ll figure things out together.