Yes having a BF defintely was the turning point for me... Before that I was a bit of a doormat and was just sitting around, waiting for my H....trying to please him... When I met my Bf it gave me confidence in all areas of life and made me realise I could live without my H. More importantly it stopped me being NEEDY of my H... OK things with my BF have now faded off a bit and I do still want my H, but I am so much stronger than i was before...
I think it does you so much good to get some attention from another male in this situation. Even if its just a bloke telling you you look nice - its gives you such a boost..
Got to go now as going out but will be back on tomorrow to catch up...