It took me 4 months to feel he was honest and I could trust that this was happening. After my life for the past few years, I have been very cautious with who I open my heart. I wrote you some issues I had when we first met, but we have ironed them out by being honest with each other. I have nothing to lose by being myself and stating my annoyances! I grew into this love carefully and not with abandon as I did with my ex when I was young. On the other hand, he was much more gung-ho and ready to be a couple right away. I checked off every red flag I thought I was seeing and let nothing pass me by, and he kept getting sweeter and more understanding every day. When I told him about my oldest daughter being addicted to drugs for the past 30 years and not even knowing where she lives and introducing him to her children...that was the turning point. After hearing about her, I thought he might want out, but he became even more committed to me. This love evolved, Sherry. I nitpicked my way for all these months, and he proved that he was sticking around no matter what. He kept saying, "I dont give up that easy."