I agree w/ astenon. If your "friend" gets angry and leaves it is most likely anger at someone else not you, the someone who did this to you. I told my H I was sexually abused and the things that I do not do early on before there was a strong attachment. Maybe 4 dates into our relationship. I didn't want to tell him after we had a bond and lose that and be broken hearted. I told him just the most brief details. I didn't get upset. I told him in the dark while driving down the road. He couldn't see my nervousness. And because he had to pay attention to the road I felt safe enough to tell him. I didn't give the guys name until after we were married. I have yet to give my H if 18 years many details. I don't know that I can say the words. I don't know if I want him to know. But I did tell him what I don't do so that will never come up. My H didn't run, get angry, or freak out or anything. It was kinda like just having another conversation. I talked he listened, no questions asked. Good night and I'll see you next week and he did. Now we are married and have been for 18 years.