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fusionoflove

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Well brothers, I've got a question for you. My recovery is going well, really well, but there's something that's been nagging me of late, my last relationship.

I'm 25 and am still in love with my last girlfriend. I pushed her away because of my sa. I didn't realize it at the time, but I realize it now. I told her that I thought sex was meaningless and that I didn't believe in love. I guess I was crying out. What I wanted to say was that sex was made meaningless by my perpertrator, but that sex with her was whole and complete. As far as the love, I felt that I could love her, but that she couldn't love me. That I was unlovable.

She eventually broke up with me. The biggest reason is that she needed to finish college. She did ask me to move with her, but I declined. Of course, when she did break up with me she stated the reasons above for our split, plus my heavy drinking and use of drugs.

Through all that I've been going through, she's stuck by me. She doesn't know the reason for my therapy, but she knows that I'm going. We exchange about 2 emails a month. She's mentioned that she has a new boyfriend, but only mentioned it briefly. I think that she does really care about me and still loves me. Why else would she still stay in touch?

I guess my question is, do you think that I should tell her about my sa? My biggest reason for not telling her is that I think she'll have one more reason to not want to get back with me or even stay as a close friend of mine. I think she's playing the field right now, seeing what's out there as far as other guys go. I don't want to jeopardize any potential future, but there's a part of me that wants to secure it. God, I love her so much. Sexually, emotionally, intellectually. What do I do?

Any of your insights would be helpful.
Take it easy.
Fusion.
By the way, she lives 2,000 miles away. So I can't just go around the block to talk to her. More importantly, I can say that I love her without any hesitation. My sa can never touch that. My sa may have screwed with my head, but it can never touch my true feelings and emotions for her.
 
Place love and trust in her. Be honest with her. Most importantly, listen to her. The two of you may or may not be able to get back together. Respect her with whatever comes from being honest with her. Everything that is involved in every relationship which we have in our lives is based on thinking of both ourselves and others. If she does not want the things that you do, respect that. If she does, then that's great. If you don't tell her what you want to, you will never know. Here's a personal opinion: You need to know what you should be doing with your feelings concerning her. If you are not honest with her and talk with her about everything, you will not know what you should do with the feelings which you have. IF you are honest with her, at least you will have the answer that you need as to what to do with your feelings, even if you do not get the answer that you desire.
 
If you don't try, you'll never know.

What's the worst that can happen ?

Dave
 
Fusion,

'Fessing up about the abuse to my wife was one of the best things I have done for our marriage. Counterintuitive, but true.

If you tell her, be prepared that she may have someone in her life that she wants to keep there. It may or may not be possible for the two of you to get together again.

If you don't tell her, be prepared that she may have someone in her life that she wants to keep there. But in that "not telling" case it will not be possible for the two of you to have any really deep relationship.

Good luck with it.

Joe
 
If you truly love her, love her enough to tell her your truth. If she breaks off contact because of the SA, that will tell you alot. But, if she sticks with you, be honest with her in regard to your feelings. Life is short, so why waste time pining for someone who may not know how much you feel for them.

Good luck, and whatever is meant to be will happen. I hope you can find peace and happiness either way.
Casey
 
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