Out of Touch - 24M

I’ll try to keep this to the point. It’s safe to say i’m out of touch with the dating scene. It’s been almost a year since i’ve gotten out of jail, after quite a lengthy sentence. i’ve been involved with a few women here and there since then, but why does it feel so different now? i’m not new to dating by any means. i’ve been craving emotional intimacy more than anything. when i open up to them about my story, it feels good to be understood. i really have always worn my heart on my sleeve but it keeps getting me hurt. it’s getting exhausting. it’s like just because i have a record, people get cold feet. i can understand if that was their initial reaction, but really it feels like im being led on, when a few months down the road they decide that this isn’t something they wanna deal with. it’s like it’s exciting for them at first until the reality sinks in. and tbh it breaks my heart bc i have a lot of love to give to the right woman. i know my worth but damn… i dunno what to do tbh

yes, i’m sensitive. pls be kind