Give yourself time to work up to it. To plan out what you want to say. To think about exactly what you want to ask for.
It's hard to let someone back in. I struggle with that a bit even in a new R where he wasn't the one who betrayed me. I still haven't figured out everything that caused XH to have his As, and I definitely worry I'll repeat mistakes that I don't know about. But I try and stay focused on building a better R, working on communication, making time for date nights.
Be patient with yourself too. You are a wonderful person who has been hurt but it working through her issues. You have come SO far! Don't lose sight of that.
You deserve everything. You'll get there eventually, whether it's with Gabe or not.
Michelle - Proud DR Rockette S: 28JUL07, D'd: 29OCT09 http://tinyurl.com/27j9qo2