Giving love a chance

I’m not sure if what I’m writing makes complete sense, but I’ve been talking to this guy and I genuinely fell in love with him and he feels the same way. Everything happened so fast, and because of my past relationship I’m stuck in this fear that makes me want to pull back or walk away just so I don’t get hurt again.

I’m constantly fighting with myself between being selfish and protecting my heart, or letting love in even if it’s slowly and carefully. I do want to talk to him and check on him because I truly care, but I’m also terrified of repeating the same heartbreak.

It’s just a lot of complicated emotions all at once. The only thing I know for sure is that I don’t want to get hurt… but I also don’t want to lose him, because I genuinely love him.