Help!

I have entered a new relationship. A VERY HEALTHY one I might add. The attention and the communication is wonderful. This man communicates his needs and is not afraid to talk about issues. He is respectful, kind and extremely giving.

The problem? Me. I am soo used to being treated like garbage that I cannot open up as much as I would like to. I have dated a lot and found that I normally was the one who took all of the initiative. But with this relationship and it is getting deep, he is beating me to it and I am left clueless and afraid to open myself.

Because it has been so long.. Well sort of...Where and how do I begin an intimate relationship? He is wanting so much and I thought I was giving but I am realizing that I am still a bit numb from my ex's affair.

Just so you all know too. I gather too he is afraid of intimancy as well. I know I am falling for him, but I am sooo afraid!


Can anyone help?

Cookie AKA Ali88 <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" />

Cookie,
You just have to have faith, girl!
You have to believe you are WORTH IT ALL!!!
And you are-do you know how I know that?! Cuz we ALL ARE!!!
Relax, enjoy, take it slow. Talk, read Dr Harley's stuff. Turn him onto it. Allow yourself to know you deserve it and eat it all up!!!
It will all fall into place if it's supposed to!
Trust yourself to know you are making the right decisions and take care of you!
If you don't believe you deserve better, you won't get better and he won't stick around! know what I mean?