Thank you for posting about your experiences with men that are kind and patient regarding your vulnerabilities. Men that you can be yourselves around. It's so nice to know they exist. But only if you are willing to take a risk. I am keeping that info stored.
My fear when I start dating is having to wear that mask of confidence and self assuredness in order to be perceived as attractive and valuable. Or perhaps to prevent being perceived as someone needing pity and rescue either! How can we not have some insecurities post divorce/ abandonment? All of our egos have been severely battered! We wouldn't be human!
Something else to remember...why would these men be willing to put up with our bruised egos and insecuritites??? Maybe because it comes with a lot of other great stuff!!