Think I’m gay
I’m in my 30s and I think I’m gay. I thought I was bi for a long time. I just got out of a 6 year relationship with a man. I feel like I’m comfortable around men as friends but I don’t like being intimate with men. I am attracted to women but I’m afraid to get close to a woman due to trauma. My mom was emotionally abusive and she’s working on herself. A lot of women have stabbed me in the back and I’m also autistic. I dream of being with a women but I’m also afraid.
@SnowboardingMonkey91 i'm sorry you've had some bad experiences. the best i can think of is just go slow. start by getting to know someone and becoming friends with no pressure and no expectations, build up that foundation of trust and understanding and learn as much as you can about them, see them in different situations and how they handle stress etc etc, things like that. It's no guarantee that you won't be hurt, but it will reduce the chances of it a lot if you spend a lot of time with someone before committing to them too much
I know life can be overwhelming sometimes. If you ever need someone to listen, I'm here. I'd love to get to know you and become your friend. Let's take things one step at a time, and if we build trust, we can exchange contact details later.