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Men’s Mental Health 1w
Tw: I have ptsd from being r*ped and I’m starting to get back into dating after 2 years I really don’t want to fuck this up. Any advice?
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Anonymous 1w

I’d say communicating is probably your biggest friend

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Anonymous 1w

Snails pace and consistent communication

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Anonymous replying to -> #2 1w

Should I tell him about it if so when?

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Anonymous replying to -> OP 1w

I just don’t want to be a bad boyfriend

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Anonymous replying to -> OP 1w

Yea when youre comfortable. Ive found once things are given context (for how we act and how we think) it makes things easier. Communication takes two tho. I know youre afraid of screwing things up but that doesnt mean they cant. Dating is scary and some partners can make things worse. Not trying to scare you but be cautious. The conversations that need to happen are not comfortable but they are the building blocks. Patience and a snails pace. You got this 🫶

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Anonymous replying to -> #2 1w

Thanks I just hope it doesn’t scare him away.

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Anonymous replying to -> OP 1w

If it does then it wouldn’t have worked out. Like you want a partner to be able to listen and receive that information and be willing to work with you.

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Anonymous replying to -> #2 1w

Idk if I’ll be able to love again either

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Anonymous replying to -> OP 1w

Only one way to find out

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