How are we supposed to get to know someone in a romantic context?
Hello ladies,
Hope everyone is well.
I have zero experience in dating or connecting with men in a romantic way. I am late diagnosed as audhd, but I also have avoidance tendencies. Now I am more interested and ready for a relationship (late 30s).
The issue is I get attached easilly if I am being myself (oversharing early on, being too honest,..) and it doesn't give space to know someone well before developping the emotional intimacy. There is also this risk of being manipulated or taken advantage of.
It takes a lot of masking and effort to go slow (I had a few days long experience and it was hard, I felt relieved when misallignement was spot on early on). I felt heavilly masking afterwards.
Your suggestions please!
Thank you