Telling a New Girlfriend About Past Cheating and Paying For Sex

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I am 29, and I have a history that I must share with the person I will be dating. I don't know when or how to tell her.

I was in a relationship a couple of years ago. It was an extremely stressful time of my life. I had no life, no fun, and my work and personal life were both full of frustration for many reasons. That led me to go out a few times, get drunk, and pay for sex.

I loved the woman I was with, and I felt guilty so I told her and we separated. I ended up in therapy sessions and started changing my life, however the memory and the act of having done this is now with me. I know nobody will ever love me as much as if I hadn't, but I need to learn when and how to explain this to a new person.

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