Showing scars: what are your relationship fears?

clementinefemme · 08-16-2020, 10:41 PM

I have a lotttt of relationship anxieties, particularly related to a previous abusive relationship. Looking back, I feel dumb for being so easily manipulated and controlled, but I still struggle to trust myself enough to trust others. What if my judgment is wrong again?

I wonder if that line of thought has to do with blaming myself for the abuse that took place, but I do still feel so stupid for not ending things earlier, especially when every single one of my family and friends expressed concern.

It's interesting that trusting oneself can be a huge issue, not only trusting others.

08-16-2020, 10:41 PM	#11
clementinefemme Member How Do You Identify?: femme Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: Southwest Posts: 143 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 359 Thanked 458 Times in 117 Posts Rep Power: 7477735	I have a lotttt of relationship anxieties, particularly related to a previous abusive relationship. Looking back, I feel dumb for being so easily manipulated and controlled, but I still struggle to trust myself enough to trust others. What if my judgment is wrong again? I wonder if that line of thought has to do with blaming myself for the abuse that took place, but I do still feel so stupid for not ending things earlier, especially when every single one of my family and friends expressed concern. It's interesting that trusting oneself can be a huge issue, not only trusting others.