So I was/am talking to this kid, Mack.

And I've been going out with my boyfriend, Brad, for 2 years. In September things between Mack and I got serious and I broke up with Brad to date him. Then Mack and I were going out for a month, secretly, before Brad found out and he flipped. And I started missing Brad and so we got back together after a long period of Brad constantly trying to get me back. Then I started to miss Mack while being back with Brad and ended up cheating on Brad with Mack. I decided that i needed to be honest with Brad so one day when he came over I sat him down and held his hands and told him what I had done -- we still stayed together. I told Brad that I'd prove to him that I could trust him again but I still kept talking to Mack, and after awhile Brad found out, and we are currently broken up. Both are forcing me to choose between the two.

In the two years I've been with Brad we've had our ups and downs. He had given me a promise ring that really meant a lot, he took it back today. When he gave it to me it was really sweet and it means a lot. He's 18 (I will be turning 16 in a few days) and has a job and can drive. He can provide for me and I really do love him. When we have our downs they aren't minor. We tend to fight a lot and it gets too much to handle. I don't like putting up with it and I hate when he cries. My parents love Brad.

Mack -- he is 16. He can't drive (legally) but he has a job. My parents don't care for Mack whatsoever. He's funny though and we ALWAYS have fun when we hang out and we never fight except when it's about Brad. He can't take me anywhere though or pay for anything.

Who should I choose to be with? I know it's my own choice and I have to do what's right for me, but seeing who other people would go with might help.

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ill be one tough act to fallow.

If you hadn't cheated on him.. If you hadn't met Mack.. Would you still be with Brad? Do you see yourself with him down the road? I know you're young, but just for argument's sake.. Who can you see yourself at the alter with?
This is your decision xokew02ox, but I hope this helped.

Everyone else.. Stop being so darn harsh!  

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P.S.
Think about your parents! I can only assume they want the best for you. There's a reason they don't like Mack. And I doubt it's just because they love Brad. Parents always have that 'extra something special' that just sets off signals to them. They just know   So take that into consideration also.

~Miranda~