<human>: I'm a 26-year-old female who's only had one long-term relationship; it lasted 6 years, from high school to college, then ran its course. Flash forward 2 years later: took some time to myself, but would love a relationship again. Have conducted 4 semi-relationships over the past year--about 1 every 3 months. Only one was a total dick I could never see myself with; the other ones really pursued me but then backed off when I broached the exclusivity talk after 3 months.

The most recent one, who just ended it last week, really treated me like a girlfriend. Meeting friends, hanging out 24/7, talking all the time. But, lo and behold, 3 months hits and it's the same story. As this was the most intense one yet, obviously I'm heartbroken (his life is a mess, and he was honest in telling me he couldn't give me what I wanted in a relationship.) Nothing weird (fights, insecurities, whatever) really happened in the course of any of these relationships, just people not wanting to be with me, which is hard (as I'm sure you all know.)

In general, this has made me extremely wary of dating, I'm considering taking a 6 month break to get over it all and really spend time alone. Problem is, I don't really trust anyone's intentions now. I know people/relationships are all unique, circumstantial cases, but this keeps happening, and I'd like some insight as to why. Pretty sure it has to do with my age group/living in a large city, but it seriously sucks and can be extremely debilitating.

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<bot>: Got dumped quite a few times after being heavily pursued; was always for different reasons but am wondering why guys come on so strong for the first few months and back off at the mention of a relationship.