Confused

November 25, 1996

Question

Dear Dr. Love,

Hi. . . .I've been going out with my girlfriend for a little bit over a year now and I've been around her family and house for the last 8 months or so. . .

The problem is that she feels that she's not important to me because she is not involved in my family the way that I am with hers. It's obviously not true that she isn't important to me because I love her very much. It's just that I never knew that it meant so much to her that she wanted to be involved in some way. Her place just seems more comfy compared to mine that 's why I 'm there most of the time. She doesn't take that as an excuse though. She has been over a few times.

So what can I do?

Thanks. . . Confused


Answer

You're situation is simple and not simple. Obviously you have a clash of desires. You prefer her comfy house and she feels shut out from your family when you don't take her home.

Since you love this woman and want her happy, you must be willing to tolerate some frustration (give up some of your comfyness at her house) in order to meet her need to be with your family. And, it's not enough to just bring her to your house. You need to tell her why you are making this shift. Women need to hear your love expressed in words as well as actions.

So tell her: 'I want you to know how important you are to me. And since it means so much to you to be at my house, then that 's what we'll do. 'Ask her how often she would like to be at your house and then respond to her wishes. If you make it a point to listen to her needs and respond, you will have a much happier relationship.

No, you won't be as comfy as often in her parents house, but you will be more comfy with your girlfriend. And, I think you want her more than you desire her parents.

- Doctor Love


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