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So, I’m gay. My last real relationship was almost four years ago and ended in disaster. I’ve been talking to this guy for a couple of weeks now and he’s genuinely amazing; makes me feel like I’m worth the time and energy. He just asked me on a date and—
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Anonymous 1w

Man fuck it. If you keep holding yourself back you’ll never let yourself reach your full potential. How are you gonna know he’s the one? Only one way to find out and it’s by saying yes and giving it a try. It might end like the last one but it also might not and last forever , again only one way to find out man

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Anonymous 1w

—I said yes, but I’m absolutely terrified. He pays attention to the niche details, takes the time to listen to the music I like even though he doesn’t like it as much, compliments me on everything and even offered to pick me up and treat me to lunch or dinner. But I’m so scared, because I worry about what might happen if I allow myself to get too attached. Is this normal? I’m trying to find any possible thing I can to not like him or to try to avoid him but I can’t and it scares me.

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Anonymous replying to -> OP 1w

Ofc it’s normal! This is a big step, but a necessary one. Let yourself love enough to get hurt, life’s too damn short to hold back on things like that

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