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Am I wrong for wanting to leave my current relationship for someone else?

So I know this will probably make me sound like a huge asshole, but hear me out. I (25 f) met my now 24-year-old male partner back in 2020, right before COVID happened. I had just gotten out of a toxic relationship in 2020, which led to my ex going to court, and I met my current partner. For context, my partner does have autism, but it's pretty minor. We've been together for six years now, and we've talked about moving in and even having kids.

About a month ago, I met a guy, and we quickly became great friends. We have a lot in common, and he makes me really happy. We've been chatting a lot, and I think I've gotten feelings for him. I love my partner, but his attitude problems have caused fights with my dad and strained friendships. These issues have put a strain on our relationship, and now I'm questioning whether I've rushed into it, given my past experience.

I feel like we are not as compatible as I thought and I am starting to lose feelings for him. I know this can't be helped sometimes, especially with autism, but how do I tell someone I've been dating for so long without hurting them?

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u/Distinct-Ad-6682 — 6 days ago