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My gentleman boyfriend.. why do I feel like this. Am conflicted, please advise.

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alestro · 11/04/2026 11:00

My boyfriend of two months is a gentleman to his core. Old school,gentle and kind . The type who opens the car door for me before I get in, walks on the outside of the path, tries to pay for our excursions and activities ( I insist on paying some) and I am so far away from being treated like this in the past.
I like it but it’s overwhelming . Not the extent that he does kind and nice things, but tha he does them, as a rule .
I’ve been abused, cheated on, tricked , lied to and left all my life, by every man from my father to my husband .
We get on like a house on fire, the sex is off the charts and we’ve so many shared interests and values.
I am hyper vigilant looking for red flags, love bombing, future faking… you name it ; but nothing so far.
we both have our adult/ teen children with us, we both work full time and family and friend are everything to us so what the hell is wrong with me ???
Im mad about him , seriously attracted to him, admire and respect him and adore being in his company . He’s consistent, mature but patient in that sometimes I can’t meet or need to change plans( big plans) last minute and he’s so relaxed and kind about it all.

please talk sense into me! What’s wrong with me ?

OP posts:
meganorks · 12/04/2026 19:49

2 months is no time at all, and think you are probably just being cautious. You say it's 'overwhelming'. Maybe some of it feels like an act
I wouldn't like the chivalry stuff. Obviously I expect a man to be polite and respectful. But opening a car door I would just find a bit weird and patronising to be honest.

Notmycircusnotmyotter · 12/04/2026 20:03

I felt like this about 6 months into my relationship with DP. I settled into it and we're going strong a few years in. He's a wonderful human and yours sounds brilliant too. Wishing you all the best.

Dalston · 13/04/2026 01:59

I know exactly how you feel and if it was me I know I would be waiting for him to do a Jekyll and Hyde on me.

ForCosyLion · 13/04/2026 18:37

This type of extreme old-fashioned treatment would have alarm bells ringing for me. It sounds sexist and very at odds with today's social norms. You are not some delicate flower who needs to walk on the inside. 😡It's only been two months...sorry, but this is potentially a type of love-bombing. Proceed with caution.

My abusive ex took me to a very expensive restaurant on our first date and insisted on carrying my bag for me. 🤢 I'd rather have been treated like a normal, equal human being.

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