I was in a emotionally abusive relationship about 4 years ago. We dated for five years. He constantly cheated on me and abused me. The relationship ended on very bad terms (as they would in any abusive relationship)
Now..I am dating a wonderful guy. Someone I consider my best friend and the love of my life.
There is one issue. Whether I dream about him or my ex... They swap places. My current boyfriend becomes the antagonist.
In the dreams I can't differentiate between the two. I want to stop dreaming about my crazy ex. I constantly repress my memories of him. That past relationship has caused me to have severe trust issues in all my relationships in life. I have trouble keeping friendships.
I love my boyfriend to death, and I have never been so comfortable and happy with someone. I don't know why I am having such insecurities. I want it to stop.