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Daisychain7655

Member since
April 2025

110 posts

Just wondering where do you even start to explain this when you meet someone new. Like people ask oh how come you are single and I usually just go for 'oh we just grew apart' or 'he cheated'. But at some point when/ if it becomes serious with someone else itll have to be explained as its part of your life... anyone got any advice?

Posted Sat December 20, 2025 8:37pmReport post

AnxiousGirl

Member since
December 2023

336 posts

This time last year I started seeing a lovely bloke who I had known as an acquaintance for a few years. We have a lot of mutual friends so I thought he knew why I was on my own. Turns out he didn't.

I told him some of what happened. Explained how it affected me

He didn't seem shocked. He has asked a few questions but not many. He just accepted it.

Since then he has supported me emotionally and practically as I sold the marital home and bought my new flat, helped me move etc.

I would be quite open. No point starting a relationship without being honest I think.

Posted Tue December 23, 2025 10:14amReport post

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