Sorry Anita,

I became withdrawn and I couldn’t approach her

I couldn’t get close to her as I feared bring thrown out again.

I raised her children and focus on then and not our relationship.

Her validation meant I could get intimate with her, I couldn’t talk her what I wanted or needed.

I avoided confrontation.

Basically, I’m afraid of moving on as if I have these issues I need to fix them before finding anyone else, if there’s anyone else in my future.

Regards

Stuart