in a way i am scared to show love or get close in a relationship. i mistook pity and infatuation for love and ended up being miserable. am i gonna let that happen again? hell no
not all of it of course, you are right. but she is gotta bring something to the table before i go all in...cannot deal with that damaged goods crap anymore
oh that is terrible. i would not shut it all out though, you could miss out on someone great.