I have been in relationships where I've been cheated on and even ghosted after a few years together. And here I have a great guy that I met 5 months ago and past hurt haunts me. We both suffer from depression and anxiety, more so him. he's dealing with an awful ex wife who is trying to put him through the wringer. Still fighting for custody and their house. I get he's dealing with a lot right now, he says he shouldn't be dating but he fell in love with me. And there no one hed rather be with… read more
Wise words Kathleen...once u have been hurt so bad and lost trust w/in urself u must be patient with urself...my husband has been living with who once was my best friend..i was betrayed by two of the ppl that I Ald have thought was the last ppl that wld hurt me...but it is happening. I handle it someway that I can't fully explain but I know I am much bettr than them and I don't need a man like him n my world...
I know exactly how you feel. I don't know of a magic answer to make those feelings stop. For me, it took a long time for me to fully trust a guy. Once you see him have those other options and opportunities, yet he doesn't take them, perhaps you'll be able to believe in him. It's hard to feel that way, I know. Be patient with yourself.