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Originally Posted by RollercoasterLover
Good luck on your next interview. It sounds like a good opportunity to start fresh.
Your friend Jay is acting like a decent man. It sounds like he wants to go slow too and treated you with respect. There are many men who would get invited to spend the night by a woman who was a bit tipsy from drinking and they wouldn't hesitate to take advantage of that. He said no and is still talking to you and interested in getting to know you. Enjoy being treated with respect.
I know how different that is for someone who was not treated well in other relationships. It takes time to get used to it. Be patient with yourself and with him. You deserve to be respected. In time it will be easier to be treated well.
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Thank you!
Jay IS acting decent and IS treating me with respect. It's SO refreshing!!!
It's been years since a man has treated me respectfully. I cannot remember the last time I dated a truly respectful guy.... my last 3 big relationships were all toxic.... before that, I lived in the southwest and had been abused there by men.... and before that? More cheating and toxic scoundrels. It's been at least 15-20 years since I've dated a truly respectful man. Far too long, at the very least!
Jay also is very protective of me - he is concerned for my safety while I am meeting and interviewing potential roommates from Craigslist. He's brought it up a few times. I like that.
