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Below is my journal entry from yesterday, any advice would be appreciated I know that the decision is mine to make, and that you cant make it for me. Just wondering if someone has been through something similar before. Obviously I can’t be with both of them, but I am in love with both of them. Some of it has been edited so that it makes sense to an outsider. Sorry it got a little lengthy.

It’s 3:30am April 1 2010, I can’t sleep….Again. Josh is asleep about 5 feet away, blissfully unaware of what I’m feeling right now. Graduation is 5 weeks away, I’ve narrowed my choices for grad school to two, and have a few job interviews lined up in the next couple of weeks. Couldn’t be better right? Wrong……Enter Clay.

I moved to Austin mar 2008 to settle in before enrolling as a transfer student in the fall semester. I didn’t know a single person, but life is an adventure. I’ve never regretted my decision to move. I quickly found a job, and met Clay. We became friends at work, friends outside of work, and after a few awkward conversations we decided to date. Fast forward to the fall and we were boyfriends in a serious relationship, the kind I always wanted.

Clay graduated in December, and we moved in together in January 09 (it was more a financial decision). We were in love. Then, clay was offered a job out of state, his dream job. I found out through a friend. Clay was going to turn it down because he didn’t want to hurt me. I told him that while I couldn’t move again with only 2 semester left, I would regret it if he stayed because of me. We agreed if we were meant to be that we would be meant to be at a later time as well. We “broke up”, and it was mutual. He moved away May 1 2009. I was devastated, but I knew it was the right decision. I told Clay that I would consider moving when the time was right.

About a week later after a grueling final exam, Josh a classmate cornered me in the hallway and asked me out. I declined, and explained my situation. He understood and asked if we could hangout since he really needed a “gay” friend. I agreed. We hung out a few times (strictly as friends). During the summer I was talking to Clay(phone) and Josh came up. He seemed indifferent, so at the advice of some friends I pursued Josh. Our first “date” was July 4, and the rest fell into place. It got more serious than I thought it ever would. I am in love with him.

Yesterday was josh’s birthday, and it was perfect. Perhaps that’s why I don’t know what to do. Clay told a mutual friend that he was “waiting” for me., and that I had been talking about moving.( I had). Josh, well what can I say, he’s everything. I don’t want to hurt anyone, but I don’t want to be leading anyone on either…..Its 415, Josh is stirring, I better go lay down bc my journaling is about to wake him up.
 
I'm assuming Clay doesn't know about Josh. If not, it's time he did. If a Josh entered into his life, he shouldn't push him away for something that doesn't appear to be in the cards.

Lex
 
Honesty is always the best policy. It's inevitable that he's going to find out and inevitable that someone is going to get hurt.

You've avoided that inevitability long enough.
 
Life has a way of sending us some "interesting" situations that we may not have intended, let alone were able to foresee coming! And, now, you find yourself at one of those "forks" in the road.

First of all, at the time, you made the right, and noble, decision with Clay, and should be commended for that. And, at the time, you intended to stay "faithful", and rejoin Clay when you could. Nothing wrong with those intentions.

However, when Josh came along, you broke your "pact" with Clay, which we have to assume he is still hoping to keep with you. But, now, you also have formed a "relationship" with Josh. SO ... you're now in a position that you're going to end up "hurting" one, or both, of these guys. I do not envy what is ahead of you!

But ... You also have to keep in mind that we're not talking about them as much as this is a question of where YOUR Life is going to go. Whatever choice YOU make, one of them, or maybe even both, is/are going to get hurt! That is not avoidable!!

Worst case ... they find out about each other, and both of them tell You to go to Hell! So, everyone involved gets hurt.

However, the "silver lining" would be that all of you would be free to find your next Love. And, have no doubts that's what likely would happen. There would be a new guy in your life, and likely one for each of them, too. Life has a way of moving on, whether we like it, at the time, or not!

And, yet, Josh is your current "bird in hand". It's foreseeable that he finds out about Clay (And, Yes!, You should be the one to tell him!), and still decides to stay with You. It's not like you were cheating on Josh!

Clay, however, has all the reasons in the World to be Royally PISSED OFF with You! (But, who's to say He hasn't found someone new in the mean time, too?)

It boils down to You having to make a choice! (Provided it's not made For you by one of them.)

Is someone going to get hurt? Absolutely! And, there's a good chance it's going to be You, too!

SO ... it's time to follow Your Heart! You have to pick One! And, once you've decided, you have to do everything in your power to get the "Chosen" to Trust you, again! (Which would likely be easier with Josh than it would be with Clay.)

After your choice, you might think that you'll know what's going to happen "Next"! Maybe you'll be right, and maybe you won't! There is more involved than simply YOUR decision!

Years from now (or maybe sooner), you'll be looking back at this time with some fond memories, and, perhaps, some deep regrets. But, the "trick" is, in any case, Your Life will continue moving Forward. And, it's up to You to decide what it is You can Live with!

I'm wishing you all the Very Best! I know this isn't easy! But, you do have to "Come Clean" with ALL involved, and take what comes further down the road! It's just the way it Works!!

So ... with all of that in mind ... I am Very Sincere when I say ... though, at the moment, it might sound trite ... that no matter what ...

Keep smilin'!! :kiss:(*8*)
Chaz ;)
 
Thanks for the replies everyone, in the back of my mind I knew I was going to have to "come clean" but I think i had to hear it first. Since ive got a four day weekend from work and school due to the easter holiday ive been able to get a lot of thinking done. After some serious soul searching, and numerous pro/con lists, and just plain taking a leap, ive decided....

To accept a job i was offered locally upon graduation. I decided it would be wise to wait for grad school because of financial reasons at present. Josh the boy genius will begin grad school in June at UofTexas so it made my next decision a little easier.
Im 75% sure im staying with Josh. The 25 percent uncertainty is because Im sure he'll have feelings regarding the position ive put him in.

Now for the hard part. Clay called today and told me he'll be at his parents for easter (he originally wasnt going to be in town), and since his parents live within a hrs drive he wanted to hang out. I agreed stating that it would be good to talk. I decided to tell Clay when I see him as I feel the situation warrants a face to face conversation. Im sure it wont be pleasant. And after ruining clays day it'll be Joshs turn. Thats what really scares me. Seeing the smile leaving joshs face will tear my heart out.

Anyway if youre interested ill keep you updated as best i can.
 
Yup. Get the deed done and the drama behind you.

The broken hearts will mend and hopefully in the longer term you can still be friends.
 
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