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Should I tell my boyfriend about my abusive ex?

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Question - (12 July 2011) 3 Answers - (Newest, 12 July 2011)
A female Canada age 26-29, *arissalover1 writes:

my last relationship didnt go so well (me ex hit me a lot.) an i want to tell my new partner about it but im not sure if i should and i dont know how to tell him... :S any ideas?

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A female reader, So_Very_Confused United States +, writes (12 July 2011):

So_Very_Confused agony auntYes you should tell him... it may color how you react to the new bf and he has a right to know it's not him but your "baggage" causing any issues.

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A female reader, anonymous, writes (12 July 2011):

I think you should tell him about it, as most probably the experience could have left some side effects (like trust difficulties) which may affect your relationship. Also, if you mean to take this seriously, it is definitely something he should know about.

You could tell him that your last relationship was a bad one. If you do not feel comfortable discussing it with him just yet, don't elaborate. If you feel close enough to him, the best thing is to sit down and try to discuss it with him.

I hope this helps...take care =)

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A female reader, Ima FreAk!  United Kingdom +, writes (12 July 2011):

Ima FreAk!  agony auntHiyaaaa,

Yep I recommend you tell him because you don't wanna start your relationship full of lies kinda thing well technically your not telling a lie but you know it's secrets keeping. Some secrets are best for keeping to yourself only but this one you should tell your current boyfriend otherwise things can happen.

So long as you're honest with him and you can trust and confide him then you should tell him otherwise you shouldn't if you can't trust him.

Definitely tell your friends if you haven't because they can protect you. You gotta have some kind of protection because what if your ex lashes out again? Not good it's kinda for your own safety too.

Hope my advice helps!

Good luck!

Lots of love,

Ima FreAk!

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