Abusive relationships

SheaLima

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There has been a pattern with me for a few years now with dominant men. I didn't realize it at first, but most of these relationships have been abusive. Being taken advantage of has been a strong theme in my life. I have mistaken ownership and fascination over me for love many times. Only recently with a counselor have I been able to see this as true. Does anyone else feel the same or have experienced this in relationships? Thank you.
 
There has been a pattern with me for a few years now with dominant men. I didn't realize it at first, but most of these relationships have been abusive. Being taken advantage of has been a strong theme in my life. I have mistaken ownership and fascination over me for love many times. Only recently with a counselor have I been able to see this as true. Does anyone else feel the same or have experienced this in relationships? Thank you.

I think it takes a very special type of person to repeatedly find themselves in an abusive relationship.
 
There has been a pattern with me for a few years now with dominant men. I didn't realize it at first, but most of these relationships have been abusive. Being taken advantage of has been a strong theme in my life. I have mistaken ownership and fascination over me for love many times. Only recently with a counselor have I been able to see this as true. Does anyone else feel the same or have experienced this in relationships? Thank you.

You are paying a therapist, but you want advice from us for free?

Honey, you ain't that fascinating.
 
People always kidded me that I liked my women "hot and crazy." And I was able to laugh it off for a while--until I got engaged to a seriously disturbed woman who more or less drove me to a complete breakdown during a personal health crisis.

It's good you're seeing a counselor. Eventually, you'll get to the part where you realize the reason you're drawn to these people is that you are, on some level, trying to change/relive the past.

It'll take time and pain but eventually you'll learn to forgive yourself, let go of things, and move on to healthier relationships.
 
There is a student counseling center where I attend college. Students receive help for free as long as they are enrolled.

Gosh, I thought you were much older than that. Your posts in the other thread (as well as this one) were v. mature.
 
First born, huh.
My sis is just like that; and she achieved things much quicker than I did.
 
I don't want to be dominant. Being a good person is my goal, and I want this to be true of the next person I date.

Well relax for a while. You're 22 and from "out of town". I fear everyone you meet is going to be a tool.
 
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