I (24) matched with this guy (27) back in April during quarantine. We went on our first date a month later and it’s definitely been some what of a uphill battle since.
I’ve learned he has trust issues from his ex, whom he shares a child with. And even without explicitly saying it, I can tell he’s hesitant to enter a relationship because of those trust issues (she cheated).
I don’t mind taking things slow, and knowing that even without the labels we’re not seeing other people has put my mind at ease, but I’m beginning to think we may never get to the point of being in a relationship… at least not any time soon.
He’s taking a while to open up to me, and I’ve expressed how if he wants things to go further I’m going to need him to at least try and be vulnerable with me and it’s been clear he’s trying. I’ve openly expressed to him that I see that he’s trying and I whole heartedly appreciate it since I know it must be hard for him.
Honestly I think he’s so great, and maybe it’s my nerves but I just wish he’d ask me to be his girlfriend already. I know things need to be taken slow since he’s been hurt in the past, and it probably seems so childish seeing as how things are great as is (it’s not like I’m worried he’s seeing other women), but I guess I’m just old fashioned and like the labels.
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