Yes, I would feel devasted too. Thanks for reminding us about the depth of feelings that happen in new/ first relationships!!!

Relationships are about having my feelings respected by me and by others, even if a proportion of that feeling comes from previous hurts and insecurity. Not controlling others, but HAVING THE DEPTH OF MY FEELINGS RESPECTED.



When reading my above statement in caps, something inside me jams up... because my childhood conditioning was extreme disrespect. I can write that and yet still not feel it deep inside and down to my boots!



It's easy for outsiders to disrespect the depth of feeling in first relationships... until you are the one experiencing that depth of feeling...