Long story short: I got involved with a girl who was already with a boyfriend; he is manipulative and controlling. We both fell for each other and both told each other we wanted a long future together. She went back to him because she felt bad for him and he threatened quitting his career and school without her in his life. Its been a long 6 months since this started.
Anyways i had an epiphany and I want to tell her that if she wants to be with me I want it to be out of love and happiness not out of sympathy. I don't want to come of as manipulative in any way but does this statement seem that way to you? Its just the way I feel so is it ok to tell her this?