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The reason i asked is because shes got quite a bit on me age wise, and im in the process of starting university and getting a better job.... and wanted to see if she truly had the patience for me. Her ex was already done school and working... i was trying to see how big of a difference it makes to her because shes in the stage of life where shes gotta settle down and have kids, where as im just starting the process.
Shes been calling me hubby again and said something about kids, so this chick is all over the place... i think shes just in the moment and i have to not think so much of the future.
Based on everything you're saying, it seems to me like you're riding the roller coaster right now.
In the beginning of a relationship, both partners' interest and investment is high, rising, and matched. But, right around the 8-month mark is when one of the partner's interest level kind of plateaus, or no longer matches the other partner's. It doesn't necessarily decrease, it could just simply not be rising at the same rate as the other partner's interest anymore. When this happens, the partner whose interest is higher, senses the difference in interest and often becomes insecure about the relationship.
In your case, it sounds as though your girlfriend's interest has plateaued, while yours has remained high. As a result, you have become insecure about the relationship and her feelings for you. This causes you to act out in needy ways, such as asking her about her ex, and requiring more of her attention. You are depending on her to validate the relationship for you. When you don't get the attention that you need from her, then it makes you wonder if she still wants to be with you, and you dip down on the roller coaster. When she gives you attention and affection, by calling you hubby and talking about kids, then it makes you feel like your relationship is strong and she still has strong feelings for you after all; you are then on a peak of the roller coaster.
Meanwhile, she is on the roller coaster, too. When you act like a man and display masculine qualities, her feelings for you and attraction toward you are high; she feels good about the relationship and calls you hubby and talks about kids. When you act needy, her feelings and attraction for you dip; she wonders about the relationship and becomes a little distant.
Right now, your mood is dependent on the amount of attention you receive from her. She has the power in the relationship. If you continue like that, you will end up pushing her away. You need to regain control, regain your confidence, and rebuild her attraction for you.