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What to do?

Basically I had a really bad relationship last year, where I was smothered by my ex, and because I felt guilty for dumping him, I let him, and felt really trapped. I managed to get away from him in the end, but the experience has completely stopped me from being comfortable in a relationship.
I have since met a lovely guy who is really nice to me, and we are going out, but the only thing is, I can't stop thinking about how to get away in case it goes wrong. So much so that I don't know how I feel about him, and can't really do anything physical with him without feeling weird, like I might be doing something I'll regret. He in turn, is falling in love with me.
I really like him and he's so good to me, but I just need someone to help me make sense of things in case I end up throwing away great guy and regretting it. I don't want to end up alone!
Reply 1
Someone please help!
Reply 2
I dont get it

If you dont like the guy dump him. Insist.

But your not there yet, so stop worrying
Reply 3
dont do anything your not comfortable with, i'm sure your boyfriend would understand.
As you have had a bad relationship before i think tis understandable your going to be questioning yourself and trying to find ways out of it.
But just try to forget about them and enjoy spending time with your boyfriend rather than wondering how to leave the relationship... unless you want to of course. You need to decide how you feel for him and if you want a relationship, but dont rush the decision incase you make the wrong one.
Reply 4
Thank you so much, that's great advice. I guess I should just really try to figure out what I feel for him, the only way to do that is to let go of running away and go for it.