Thank you. ((HUGS)). You hit the nail on the head as far as what I need right now as far as needing space from the situation and time to heal before considering going out with him again. I want him to realize this goes further beyond what he did....it triggered how it took a long time to trust him before this happened.

I know it will hurt him to hear I don't want to see him for a while since he did ask me to do lunch and he admitted to some hurt when I asked for space, although he did show understanding and concern that I was feeling hurt. He seemed to push for more intimacy after this incident, but he's going to have to realize why I must pull away. I hate hurting him, but I guess I need to trust my heart.

He is still determined to be there, and I care about him, but I'm going to remind him that it's too hard on me emotionally to see him right now based on trust issues and other things, and I need a break. He has a tendency to still text cute messages/pictures and things, but it makes me more upset. I will tell him not to put his life on hold for me and if we cannot be together in the future, but I do hope that no matter what happens, I can maintain a friendship with him even if it will take time. I guess time will tell, but yes, I need to be alone.