I love a man. He's 7 yrs older than me, but from the first time we met online 3 years ago, I had lied to him about my age that I am just a year younger than him. Over these years, we both have grown close, met thrice and just recently like 2 weeks ago, I stayed at his home for 7 days. His parents consider me like their daughter and I love him.
Over past one year, he has changed a little but our arguments about his feelings for me and what the future holds also have increased.
Honestly, I have felt guilty since 2 yrs and have tried multiple times to leave his life. But his words and his actions don't match. He says, I am his best friend, but his actions show I am more than just his friend - which stop me from leaving him.
The question is, what should I be doing in this situation?

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I love a man. He's 7 yrs older than me, but from the first time we met online 3 years ago, I had lied to him about my age that I am just a year younger than him. Over these years, we both have grown close, met thrice and just recently like 2 weeks ago, I stayed at his home for 7 days. His parents consider me like their daughter and I love him. 
Over past one year, he has changed a little but our arguments about his feelings for me and what the future holds also have increased. 
Honestly, I have felt guilty since 2 yrs and have tried multiple times to leave his life. But his words and his actions don't match. He says, I  am his best friend, but his actions show I am more than just his friend - which stop me from leaving him.
The question is, what should I be doing in this situation?

Anonymous Practitioner · Accepted Answer

Leave. I was in the same situation as you. SAME exact situation. Please do not make the same mistake as me. I was in a horrible position and my life is ruined. You’re gonna regret it. Please take this as a sign and leave.