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cant live like this anymore!

lmecklen
lmecklen
Every guy that I have ever dated I have gagged in front of. I'm somewhat newly single and I have been hanging out with this guy. Last night we were fooling around and I gagged, how embarrassing and way to ruin the mood. I really can't live like this anymore, its ruining my life. I am never going to be able to face him again I'm too embarrassed.
Community LeaderMid
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You know, you've written out here a very important clue to help you beat this fear.

I'd suggest standing in front of the mirror and practicing all the things you want to do, and then feel for the gag reflex. Once you know where it is, how it starts, you can then break the pattern to change the results to what you want.

Best wishes. I wouldn't give up on this fella, either.
BonTemps
BonTemps
You might actually gain some insight into the type of person he is by his reaction to your problem. Did he seem concerned and try to comfort
you or did he seem repulsed and back away ? I wouldnt give up just
because it happened. Everyone has skeletons in their closet..one of yours just got out.
rskb3
rskb3
Don't be embarrassed, no one is perfect and if he is a nice guy he will understand. I hope everything works out between you two.
lmecklen
lmecklen
Thank you guys for your advice. I can't be so hard on myself it just sucks that I can't date comfortably.
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