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This topic was created in the Libra forum by Sola on Wednesday, April 11, 2018 and has 11 replies.

Understanding How Past Relationships Affect Your Connection

Discussing past relationships can influence trust and emotional boundaries. It is natural to feel cautious about sharing details, especially if past experiences are negative. Focus on healthy communication and setting boundaries to maintain a respectful and trusting relationship with your partner.

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@Sola
20 Years1,000+ PostsLibra

How do you feel when your man brings up the past? Is it a "need to know basis" or don't you give it much thought? Mine is always talking about how bad women have been to him, cheaters etc. We all have a past, and mine is no better. .I just feel no need to share the details with anyone new! Thoughts?

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@heliumfiasco
14 Years1,000+ Posts

In the past I've wanted to know EVERYTHING. I dont think its healthy. In the future, leave my ass in the dark about it.

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@Sirius
8 Years

It Will always depend on how he speaks of each person. Typically it doesn't bother me because they are the past unless I feel that there is still some attachment.

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@Sola
20 Years1,000+ PostsLibra

Yeah, I mean there's some things you should know about a person's past. I'm trying to find the right way to say that I'm not interested in the who/why/when/how many without coming across as jealous or insecure. I've had a LOT of men, so I ain't opening that can of worms.

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@Sola
20 Years1,000+ PostsLibra

But why?!!!!! How can you want to know about your guy being in love/being loved by other people? And knowing about their sexual shenanigans...I have zero interest!

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@DMV
15 Years25,000+ PostsSagittarius

Posted by Sola
How do you feel when your man brings up the past? Is it a "need to know basis" or don't you give it much thought? Mine is always talking about how bad women have been to him, cheaters etc. We all have a past, and mine is no better. .I just feel no need to share the details with anyone new! Thoughts?

I think its tacky.

Plus. I would think that he holds grudges and has unresolved triggers.

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@jeane
12 Years5,000+ Posts

i don't mind it. i want to know everything about my partner - the good, the bad, how he felt at the time. those events are the things shaped him.

and i want him to feel like he can be completely open and honest with me without any ramifications. there is nothing he can't say to me.

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@hippiecrite
9 Years1,000+ Posts

If it pertains to me, it’s my business. If it doesn’t, it’s not. Meaning to say, if something comes up in random conversation, it’s probably relevant. I’m not one to believe we should go asking questions for the hell of it.

In the words of Roxy Music, via Mother of Pearl:

Just give me your future, we’ll forget your past.

But I’m not a Libra, so take that as you will.