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I'm afraid everyone I date will leave me just like my dad did

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Question - (10 August 2009) 1 Answers - (Newest, 10 August 2009)
A female United States age 26-29, *sian! writes:

I love this guy, no doubt about it. And he loves me back. He wants to date me but I just can't. I have had so many problems with anytype of relationship since my dad walked out of my life a year and a half ago I tried everything to get him to stay, but now whenever I go out with someone I can't handle it and break up with them before I start caring about them a lot. They end up hating Me, and I don't want this to happen between this guy and me. How can I get over my fear of him leaving me just like my dad did.

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A male reader, juztin United States +, writes (10 August 2009):

juztin agony auntHonestly, I can understand where you're coming from.

What I think is going on is that since the person you cared about in your life walked out on you, you're afraid everyone else is going to walk out with him, which is entirely not true.

Have you tried talking to this boy? Maybe he does like you and really cares about you. Get his feelings out of him. Ask him how he feels about you and try to explain to him that you've had a difficult past and that you're just scared of the future. Maybe he'll comfort you and reassure you.

The best thing you can have is confidence. I'm sure you're a great girl, and it's okay to be scared. Just try and break down the walls a little at a time. Don't get too attached too fast. Take things slow, and see where it goes from there. Just don't freak out.

xo

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