I am awful with relationships and I know it is because I'm afraid I will end up alone

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I am new to this website and decided to reach out for help. I tend to have 3 month relationships and then leave. From what I am told, I am good looking, funny, compassionate, and fun to be around. I am confident in all parts of my life instead relationships. I constantly question "Why does he want to be with me?" I feel like I am not good enough even though I am told the opposite. When I was growing up a family member emotionally abused me severely leading to the feeling of not being good enough. I know it is irrational, but always leave before I get too emotionally involved. My "so called" friends used to make fun of me all the time because I would be in a new relationship every three months. I feel so alone with this feeling. I don't know why I can't get over this? Now I was diagnosed with a chronic illness and I am afraid to date at all. I don't want to end up alone. Now that I entered my 30's I realize I need some support and advice with this. I have a very successful career and now I want to settle down with the right man. I don't want to have this fear and anxiety anymore! I need to get through this initial relationship anxiety. Does anyone else feel this way? Does anyone have any ideas on how to get through the initial relationship anxiety? Any ideas on how to take my extreme confidence with work and friends, and move it over to my romantic relationships? I know it has a lot to do with the early emotional abuse, but can't get it out of the back of my mind in romantic relationships. I am so tired of being a serial dater and really want to find and settle down with that special man! Thank you ahead of time to anyone who responds :)

 
By Countrygirl on Tue, 02-21-12, 10:37

have you come to find Jesus in your heart? I am 38 and have had the same issues in my life. Just 3 months ago a freind of mine was talking to me and said to me " you have so much to offer, you got a great job, great freinds, your are faithful to Jesus, why havnt you relaized that no matter what happens in your life if you have him you are never alone". i was so worried about being alone that i never realized that. light bulb went off. If you put things in his hands he will take care of you. He made your path so just follow him and he will lead you in the right direction

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By Kell Hugs on Tue, 02-21-12, 22:41

Thank you so much for your response, COUNTRYGIRL! I, too, am a faithful follower of Jesus! Sometimes it takes someone to remind you that God will provide! I can't thank you enough for opening my eyes to my closed mind. Sometimes I focus so much on something that i get tunnel vision. I will remember this every time I feel like I have to get up and leave. I am really glad i decided to post this. God Bless You!

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By Countrygirl on Wed, 02-22-12, 17:21

Kell
that is what this upport group is for. to be able to express yourself freely and hoping someones advise, concern or the time it took them to read your post. We are all in this life together. Not everyone has come to find Jesus, however you pick and choose qhat you say to people, and when the right person understands, then you know that Jesus was watching over us. God Bless. hugs

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