I'm quite new to this so I don't really know where to start. But here I go.

So, a little over 1,5 years ago me and my ex broke up our long term relationship over some personal reasons. We left on good terms but we didn't talk a lot after the break up. It was really hard for me to get over her. I finally got over her and the rest doesn't really matter, and here I am now.

The reason why I'm here is because it's been so long since I have had to start something new with someone else. I am not gonna lie, I am terrified of starting all over again, especially because of how a lot of people are today. I think the thing that scares me the most is opening up to a person and having them betray my trust. Is there a way that I can work with this, should I just take a risk on someone? I feel like that's the only way. I have so much love that I want to share with someone.

I also fear that if I do find a person, I would just come off too strong and scare them away or that they see it as love bombing. I feel like I'd be able to control that, but just to be safe, is there ways to prevent me from feeling too much too fast? Or am I just gonna have to use some self control. Is it healthy to feel this way?

Furthermore, in some of your experiences, what tips could you give me when I do end up going back to dating to make the best out of a relationship. I feel like there's always a way to learn something new to make things better.

If you read this far, I wish you a very beautiful day, or night and all the best from the stranger on the other side.