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I Am Scared of Relationships

I don’t want to be in a relationship. My past relationships, I was hurt constantly. Was constantly put down. Verbal and emotional abuse. Told what to wear and how to style my hair. Worried if I wasn’t good enough. Always trying to please him. Even after he’s brought me down. Constantly talking about my weight, my hair, my clothes, any and everything. Making me feel like I was nothing. All of this trying to control me. When talks of marriage sounded like nothing but some prison to where he could own me. Make me feel like a slave. You would think that I’ve learned the first time. But to my surprise, get hurt again, the exact same way.

I can’t do this again. Not to myself. While my children watch. I can’t do this to them either. I would rather be single for the rest of my life, than to be in some worthless relationship. My kids come first.

And right now, I am very happy. I’m happy to be on my own, single and loving life. Just me and my babies.

Nobody telling me how to look. I can be beautiful and look beautiful by myself. I can love myself by myself. If I ever decide to date again, which I doubt, but if, there’d have to be a sign letting me know this guy is the one. Because I refuse to let anybody into my life, breaking my true happiness. I don’t have time for it.
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Greymatter1001 · 56-60, M
Reading your post it seems to me that the problem isn't relationships but who you get into a relationship with. Not all men are the way you describe. There are a lot of men who just want a partner not a slave. We want you to do what makes you happy, and hope we are part of that happiness.
NaturalBeautyQueen · 41-45, F
@Greymatter1001 thank you. I’m really scared of relationships. I’m scared of being hurt again.
Greymatter1001 · 56-60, M
@NaturalBeautyQueen i understand, but truth is there is only one way to get past fear, and thats to go for it. Just be careful that you are going for it with the right person. My advise look for someone that would be a good partner. Has the qualities that makes for good long term, such as job, family that likes, them ect.
NaturalBeautyQueen · 41-45, F
@Greymatter1001 thank you for your kind words and support. I am also happy with being on my own. Especially when it comes to being a mom.
Greymatter1001 · 56-60, M
I think that is the key, is not needing anyone to make you happy. Also someone that is happy and secure is more likely to attract people who are also happy and secure.
NaturalBeautyQueen · 41-45, F
@Greymatter1001 true. Thank you!