Something new

I met someone a month ago. It was funny because I was not looking for probably one of the few times in my life. He is kind and gentlemanly. Takes me out on dates, remembers everything I say. Thinks of me before him. Tells everyone about me. I have never had this in a relationship. We have discussed things thst have happened in our lives and he has had a traumatic event also. Which made it easier to open up. we email and talk to each other everyday that we are not together. Quite a few times a day. There are feelings that are happening quick. We have obstained from making love to build a friendship. This is awesome and a first for me. So we are emailing each other yesterday and romance and feelings come out. I was just feeling great. Then he wrote me at the end of the night asking that I dont show anyone the stuff he writes to me because it was really lovey. I understood. Yet I was offended that he thought I would share something so personal.  So as we all know that wonderful mind that thinks,rethinks you cant shut it off wakes up. Then  I remembered last weekend he took me to a place where alot of his friends were he wanted me to meet them. I was happy when everyone was saying I have heard so much about you. We went ouside awhile later and had a smoke and he told me that he shared some about how hard my life was and how strong and kind I am no matter lifes trauma.  There was part of me that was upset and another part that thought well if someone told me some of the things he had heard I might want to talk to my friends about it. Then again he did have a traumatic event I have not said anything about to anyone. He is older and so there are problems with certain things with his body. I have not told any of my friends. So when I first reacted I was embarrassed that these people knew some things about me I might not want them to because it was personal and people judge. His come back was You said you are proud of what you havecome through and I dont worry about what people think of me. which is true for the most part. I let it go till he became concerned that I might share what he said lovingly in our emails. I said I dont share personal things.. So I was fine til I thought why is he worried about me sharing, because he does?  I dont know if I am overacting or not. I am going to let him know this bothers me. If not it might happen again.

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gizzy2010
gizzy2010

yeah, that is great you are even in a very , ...or a good relationship, compared to the others. that is a step in the right direction anyway. You just did what I have yet to do. So everyone here can guide you further in the right direction, cuz I have yet to learn how to have a healthy relationship with a man. I think you are really hanging in there. And ask others cause I do not know.....But here on DS, we get support we need. and friends. Take care and I hope and pray this works out. If it does not, it was not meant to be.
onlyup
onlyup

We talked about it and it all worked out great. He communicates.....what an awesome thing.!!!!!!!!!
gizzy2010
gizzy2010

That is AWWESOME sweetie. I am relieved, and very happy your happy !! . If he treats you REALLY good, he\'s a keeper. but you will know if....... .See, I let my true love-- NOT my hubby-ex): my true love dated all through high school and college. I went to college. He was working ...anyway, don\'t let your emotions become a \"problem\" and throw a good guy away. if he is Good TO YU . ok. Even great relationships are hard. especially after being in bad ones. Good relationship is kind of foreign. get some counseling.....and keep in touch!! and TALK TALK.....things out!!