Sigh

Sigh whatnext: Without getting into too many details, I ended a 3.5 month relationship last night.  At the beginning of the relationship I told her many times that I wasn't available for anything serious, long-term or committed.  I experienced some infatuation, which I mistook for genuine emotion.  That faded, but she started to fall in love with me.  I couldn't reciprocate that level of emotion, so I chose to end things, rather than lead her on, and go through the motions myself.

Any thoughts appreciated, especially when it comes to knowing when you're ready to accept love, and how to take things slowly.
Re: Sigh Older Guy: If that's really how you felt...then you did the right thing in not leading her on. Congratulations on that. You should feel good that you did the right thing.  :)

OG

Re: Sigh Plucky: You did the right thing.  If only more of us had the opportunity to find out early on in a relationship.  Don't feel too badly about it.
Re: Sigh avoj: Yes you did the right thing. I was in a similar situation, only I was the one who fell in love with her, she isn't ready for a committment, ect. She is my best friend, we slept together, now there is a huge strain on the friendship. Last night and today I told a little white lie to her that I didn't have those kind of feelings for her anymore. I did in hopes that we can get our friendship back on track. I am very much in love with this woman, she just isn't ready for me.
I've been in love with her since December. So I am moving on and walking away from getting hurt and losing my dearest friend.
Re: Sigh Lumpy:    Do you think that you're just not ready yet, or she just wasn't the right person? The only reason I ask was that I didn't feel ready until the right person kinda kicked the door down...