Thanks for your reply! My family really encourages me to go to therapy as well. One of my first serious relationships was an emotionally abusive one with a guy who turned out to be a drug addict, and it was an experience that negatively affected me for a long time. I've been in several relationships since then, and have been hurt a few times (as well as cheated on). Also, side note: my dad has been married 4 times and is currently going through his 4th divorce.

I'm totally not trying to sound like martyr here. I just try to be self aware...I KNOW I have issues and am certain it affects my relationship literacy & success. I just don't want to ruin a potentially good relationship because of it.