Scared of Relationships
I don't know if I'm in the right place honestly. I got out of my first ever relationship in about 2018. My partner at that time was abusive and when it ended I was so incredibly relieved. But...since then, I've been afraid to get into any relationships. I have been on a few dates but for the most part I keep to myself. I've been trying to get back out there by using *** dating but I'm afraid to read the messages for some reason.
@compassionateLychee5424
of course you are hesitant. You may have lots of feelings of you did not see the past abuse coming.
In dating like a job interview, people put their best foot forward and things do not come to light until further along in dating or entering a relationship. It is not you ... many many people miss indications a person is not the "date" version. In the end while being observant and careful to protect ourselves we need to find what level of comfort to give another relationship a chance. Sometimes we get too focused making everything a possible problem.
Relationships/ friendship and such to me are like a lottery we have to buy a ticket and play to have a chance to win.
