How can I date guys if I’m a guarded girl? Is it possible to have a good relationship?

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My last relationship ended because my guy was very distant and it was hard for me to open up to him. Not because I didn’t try at first, but as soon as I sensed he was kind of a distant guy, I shut down immediately. And was hard to let him in.

I have a hard time trusting people or letting them in because I’m shy/reserved and had a hard childhood, and I don’t usually initiate affection but I’m fine receiving it. But I do make the effort to meet people, go on dates, and put myself out there. That’s the only thing. I’m an interesting person and try my best I just can’t be affectionate so I get beat by these girls who are so bubbly.

The new girl he’s with, she’s affectionate, bubbly, more fashionable than me, young, and touches him almost constantly (had to meet her once) and it just makes me sick, bc I can’t be like that.

How can I date guys if I’m guarded? Do y’all have any advice?
How can I date guys if I’m a guarded girl? Is it possible to have a good relationship?
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