I was in abusive relationship many years ago (a guy raped me in order to make his gf, I refused and ran away). I thought it was over then. Well, 2 years ago I met a man I fell in love with. Everything was great, but he told me the same thing that other man said - I was his gf. Can it be that the same words brought up a strange reaction in me? I started moving away from him, tried dating other guys. He could not forgive. I did not realize why I was doing it. But later I read a lot about violence and its consequences and wanted to talk to my bf to explain. He was so jelous and rude to me, did not want to listen at all. I did not realize why I was doing things I was doing - pushing him away because I felt so dirty and not worthy of his love. Do you think men can understand such things? Do you think it makes sense to even try to talk to him about it? Do you think he can forgive? I hate myself for hurting his feelings.