My new girlfriend is extremely hesitant because of her past relationship. Help me help her! or some advice?

[SWaldron]

So I've been seeing this girl for about 2.5 months, official for about a month. We have had such a connection and "clicked" so well you could almost hear it and everyone around us says the exact same thing. She is absolutely wonderful. I've had a girlfriend for 5 years before her so I do have experience in a relationship. But anyway...things were going outstanding with my new girlfriend (Alicia) and when me and her sat down and talked about making this official she agreed that she really liked me and I really liked her. I made sure of it and also kept in mind that she was looking for the same thing as I was which is a stable and possibly long term relationship. So we called it official. Things were great. She was open to me, caring, affectionate...but now we are getting into it and she will not open up to me anymore. She is so quick to shut me down when I tell her how beautiful she is, and how much I love the way she looks with or without makeup and how sweet her mind and soul is. She thinks when I make comments about her amazingly gorgeous body that I'm a "piglet" which is really just a nice way of saying I'm a pig. I am so attracted to this girl and I respect her and admire her. I always make sure she is comfortable and not pressured and that she is in the driver seat. But this is the reason why I'm writing this. Her last boyfriend lied to her and cheated on her. He messed around with her friend and she later found out through a vine of friends. He continued to sleep with her while sleeping with Alicia. This absolute disgrace and morally retarded man d***ed her around to the point where she can no longer trust men. I am being put into the same category with this guy and I would never do that to anyone. She can't let go and open herself up to me because of this guy. She even said to me she is frustrated with herself because of this. She has a mental block and she can't let herself go with me. And I have to be so careful with what I say so I don't be perceived as a pig although I am not. So ladies please help me. I've told her that I believe she is worth waiting for and that ill be there for her. Because I think that's all I can do. Is there something else I can do? something I can say? Or should I just stick to it and be there for her?. I believe she is worth it. Any advice helps.

[Minxxe]

be completely honest with her and tell how it makes you feel when she rejects your compliments, but do still keep making the comments and observations she'll eventually learn to accept them and that they come from you and your heart.

she will get used to it at some point but patience is what is needed, you shouldn't have to step on egg-shells or to change anything about yourself or watch EVERYTHING you say. after all, part of what we love about men is their brutal honestly in things like this.

you sound like a nice couple, keep cuddling & ressuring her and make sure she does the same for you in return - she'll be embarrassed for a bit - no woman knows how to take a compliment gracefully - I think it's universal. Also the ones that do ultimately love themselves to the point where it makes them ugly.

best ;0)

[SWaldron]

Thanks!, ya that's gonna be where I take it and what I figured I need to do. I'm just gonna be here for her and do what I'm doing and she'll come around eventually. Funny because I told her exactly how I feel just before you sent this and she was awesome about it. We will be all good, she's worth waiting for:) thank you for your kind and awesome advice! you really re-assured me and I appreciate it:) Cheers