I was dating a woman I really liked, but she told me she isn’t completely healed yet. How should I handle this?
I recently started dating a woman I genuinely liked, and things seemed to be going in a good direction. I was interested in getting to know her on a deeper level, seeing where things could go, and potentially building something serious with her. However, she told me that she isn’t completely healed yet and that she still has some things to work through emotionally. I respect her honesty, and I don’t want to pressure her into a relationship she isn’t ready for. At the same time, it’s a little disappointing when you meet someone you see potential with, only to realize that the timing might not be right. Part of me wants to be patient and give her the space she needs, because I understand that healing takes time. But another part of me knows that I can’t put my own feelings and needs on hold waiting for someone to be ready. I don’t want to try to fix her, rush her healing, or convince her to choose me. I want a woman who genuinely wants to be with me and is emotionally ready to build something together.
For those of you who have been in a similar situation, I have a few questions:
When someone tells you they aren’t completely healed, do you take that as a sign to walk away or give them time?
Have any of you dated someone who wasn’t fully healed and eventually built a healthy relationship with them?
Is it possible to be patient with someone while still protecting your own feelings?
Would you continue getting to know her without expectations, or would you step back completely?
I’m trying to approach this with maturity and understanding rather than taking it personally. I genuinely liked this woman, but I also understand that having feelings for someone doesn’t automatically mean the timing is right.
I’d appreciate hearing from people who have experienced this, especially those who have been on either side of the situation.
Update: haven’t talked to her for a week. Been focusing on myself and all I post a video on facebook story and saw that she hearted the video