Thank you everyone for your words. I've definitely taken it all in and started thinking very deeply about it.
I can say that some of those things a previous poster mentioned have happened. He's starting to dress me, pretty much hogs me all to himself and can't stand it when I go out with a friend.
I didn't think I could end up in a relationship like this. I pretty much have cut off contact with most of my friends, and I never get any time alone. He's always around, and yeah, he pretty much has his way with me and everyone else he knows..
It's true, I'm an empath, and I definitely have a habit of hurting myself in the process of trying to be good to another.
I honestly thought I was done with therapy. I had a 8-week session earlier this year just to clear up some issues I had, but I felt relieved and decided I solved the majority of my problems. Then I met him, and I can honestly say I've thought about going back.
Because of this, I really don't want to date someone again. My ex was a hermit and withdrew from me, not visiting, not helping me when I was down. So I left him, ran into this guy, and treats me like this.
I'm not tooting my own horn here, but I think I give the person I'm dating everything they could ask for from a bf. I'm attentive, loving, all those qualities people look for. I'm a good guy, and try not to let my own experiences and traumas interfere with the health of my relationships.
But these two guys have shown me that it's pretty much hopeless to find a guy who can remotely keep it together. And if there are guys out there like that, I'm just not interested anymore.
I'm gonna try and get into some therapy sessions again after this is over, it'll be a while because money is short. After that, I'm done... I'd rather be alone.