Hi everyone!
So there's a man that I'm interested in. We first began talking in April. Took things slow, then began hanging out more in August. We became intimate around that time and overall I really enjoy his company. We have great conversations, he's generally reliable and dependable. I'm also really physically attracted to him. We've had a couple misunderstandings and both times he was great at communicating and resolving things. However we are just fwb/dating (we haven't had a real relationship talk).
I find myself feeling very vulnerable around him but I'm more naturally inclined to play things cool. I tend to rationalize my feelings and I'm very shy about stating what my deeper needs are (past trauma makes me feel no one cares to truly love me the way I want). But I really do want companionship and a relationship that gives me a safe sace to soften up a bit.
I'm on vacation and during this time I've done some soul searching. I do intend to have a conversation with him about some of emotional needs/desires. However I've been really nervous about it. I'd love any insight on what our compatibility looks like and any communication tips that can help.
*BLUE is me RED is him
So there's a man that I'm interested in. We first began talking in April. Took things slow, then began hanging out more in August. We became intimate around that time and overall I really enjoy his company. We have great conversations, he's generally reliable and dependable. I'm also really physically attracted to him. We've had a couple misunderstandings and both times he was great at communicating and resolving things. However we are just fwb/dating (we haven't had a real relationship talk).
I find myself feeling very vulnerable around him but I'm more naturally inclined to play things cool. I tend to rationalize my feelings and I'm very shy about stating what my deeper needs are (past trauma makes me feel no one cares to truly love me the way I want). But I really do want companionship and a relationship that gives me a safe sace to soften up a bit.
I'm on vacation and during this time I've done some soul searching. I do intend to have a conversation with him about some of emotional needs/desires. However I've been really nervous about it. I'd love any insight on what our compatibility looks like and any communication tips that can help.
*BLUE is me RED is him