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Anonymous Posted at 6:23 pm on July 10, 2009
Ok. I'm not going to go into my life story, so here's the cut-and-dry. Just looking for advice. :)

My whole life, I've been shut up, emotionally, due to abuse in the family. I've never had a relationship before, and I'm sure it is due to my inability to open up to people. On more than one occasion, I have been told that I come off as uninterested and guarded to guys.

How...exactly do I open myself up to a person? Anyone understand what I'm trying to ask/say here?  

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Anonymous Posted at 6:31 pm on July 10, 2009
Quote: from See Me Now at 6:26 pm on July 10, 2009

It's hard, but you just have to let someone in completely. You wont be able to do it all at once, but someone is going to care enough to jump over that wall you've built. You just have to let them.

Thanks to you, and to all the others for the kind advice.

I just...don't get how to take down the "wall". I'm not quite sure what I'm doing to keep it up in the first place, really.

See Me Now Posted at 6:26 pm on July 10, 2009
It's hard, but you just have to let someone in completely. You wont be able to do it all at once, but someone is going to care enough to jump over that wall you've built. You just have to let them.
Ldzpln Posted at 6:26 pm on July 10, 2009
Just wait for the right person
Areola Posted at 6:24 pm on July 10, 2009
You just have to let down your guard with someone.
Try doing it with a guy friend first.
cash666 Posted at 6:24 pm on July 10, 2009
just find an outlet that you can talk to guys. i know it muct be frustrating for you.
moehowardfan Posted at 6:24 pm on July 10, 2009
Just let them get to know you and don't freak them out.
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