Sometimes I wish I had also experienced love before him.

My partner was in a long-term relationship from age 18 to 25. They broke up because her family disapproved. She was his first love, and he still has a soft spot for her since there were no problems between them. It took him a long time to move on.

He is my first relationship. I recently found out about his past through his ex. I can see that the relationship changed him. What hurts me is knowing he may not feel the same way about me as he did about her. I like him and he is a good man, but I want to feel special. Sometimes I wish I had also experienced love before him.