32M / 25F - Confused by 4 years of mixed signals and financial dynamic
I need some perspective on a complex relationship situation I've been in for the last 4 years. I (32M) have known this woman (25F) for about four years now. Over this entire period, I have been getting incredibly mixed signals from her. On one hand, we are close, but on the other hand, I am deeply confused about where I actually stand with her. Lately, I’ve started to feel anxious that she might just be playing along with my emotions because I provide her with financial support, rather than actually having genuine romantic feelings for me. I want to handle this respectfully, but I am feeling drained by the uncertainty. How can I figure out if her feelings for me are genuine, and what is the best way to approach a conversation about boundaries regarding the financial support?