I’ve been in a relationship for 7 years, and honestly, it used to feel like forever. My boyfriend, who’s 4 years older, has always been loyal, committed, and ready to marry me the moment I turn 26. He doesn’t talk to other girls, doesn’t use social media, and has been preparing for government exams for the last 4 years. I’ve supported him through all of it his failures, breakdowns, the time crunch. We barely spoke for 45 minutes a day, and I accepted it without complaint.
But then 5 months ago, everything changed. Through a random Telegram group, I met someone else. No social media, no filters just exchanged numbers and started talking. He’s 28, works full time, and yet gives me all the time and attention my boyfriend never could. In just 8 days, we confessed our feelings for each other. And no, we’ve never met. Not once. He wants to marry me too, but says he needs 2 more years to “enjoy being financially independent.”
Meanwhile, my boyfriend who I still haven’t told about any of this is ready to get married right now, just waiting for me to say the word. And the worst part? I don’t love him anymore. I’m completely emotionally invested in a guy I haven’t even met, while stringing along the one who waited 7 years for me, supported me, and is ready to make me his wife. He’s grateful to me for being his backbone, but here I am cheating emotionally and feeling no spark with him anymore.
Yes, I know what I’ve done is wrong. I feel the guilt every day. But the new guy? He’s successful, loyal, financially stable, has no female friends, and treats me like a queen. Both are from different castes, so convincing parents will be a battle either way. So now I’m stuck.
Do I choose loyalty and history. Or passion and potential?
Question: What should I do?
Option 1: Stay with my ex and leave the other guy
Option 2: Leave my ex and stay with the new guy
Option 3: Remain single