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Aspireman

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Not sure where to post this, it is quite sexual in nature and a past sexual problem for me. I recently got into a relationship with a young lady. I'm 35, she's 26. I have never been in a relationship. I have never kissed anyone. I don't even kiss my mother on the cheek. I've been looking all over trying to find the exact problem I have and haven't been to successful. I'm finding out that even just holding hands will get me aroused. I'm not thinking anything lustful. I'm just aroused. I'm confused. Is it that most people who do kiss and hold hands have those feelings of arousal, but don't act on them? Or if you do have those feelings you shouldn't be doing those things at all? When I see other Christian couples engaging in physical affection I'm wondering how do they do it? I've seen it many times where the GF sits on or between the BF's legs. This doesn't bring on arousal? I can't see how not? Anyway, last night I talked about these issues with my girlfriend and we have different opinions. She believes just don't act upon them (feeling aroused) and I believe don't do it at all. Last night we were going crazy, wanting really bad to kiss, but not doing so (on my part). We both believe no sex before marriage, I told her to slap me if I passed boundaries. She has had experience with an Ex. And unfortunately I've always wanted the women to take control, since, I'm inexperienced. I also have repressed feelings (love, infatuation,etc) for years. Telling myself I don't need them. Now these feeling are coming out and making it very difficult. Any thoughts, suggestions or similarities?
 

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Hi Aspireman ....
What your experiencing is pretty common. That's what happened to me when I was young.
Once the newness of holding hands wears off then it wouldn't be so bad. I want to say that I think
its great that you two talked about who you were feeling. I think that is very healthy.
 
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Sounds like you need to gain confidence, Aspire, and not only in yourself but in God. Stay much in communion with the Lord Jesus, and if you have confessed Him as your Savior who loves you and died for you, then make Him lord of your life and best Friend. He will show you how to manage life and interpersonal relations if you stay in communion with Him.
 
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