My ex-gf and I started dating for a year in college - she was my first serious GF and our relationship was quite intense. We broke up because she cheated on me and left me for another guy while we were apart for the summer - I of course took this very hard and have since refused her attempts to get back together with me. We have a class together this year, and we got along fine with civil conversation, but its obvious to me that she is still interested in dating me again (I have some feelings for her as well).

I, however, want to date other girls, especially since I've only dated one so far, but I'm scared of her reaction when she finds out I'm dating someone else. I'd be really hurt by her rejecting to even talk to me (what I think would happen), especially since I've gotten so used to her attempts to get back together with me. It feels like she has some sort of power over me - how do I reclaim myself and feel OK with going to date other girls?
user
ex-gf and I broke up over cheating, i'm scared of her trying to re-start it, but want to also date other girls - how do i feel OK w/ this?
assistant
My ex-gf and I started dating for a year in college - she was my first serious GF and our relationship was quite intense. We broke up because she cheated on me and left me for another guy while we were apart for the summer - I of course took this very hard and have since refused her attempts to get back together with me. We have a class together this year, and we got along fine with civil conversation, but its obvious to me that she is still interested in dating me again (I have some feelings for her as well).

I, however, want to date other girls, especially since I've only dated one so far, but I'm scared of her reaction when she finds out I'm dating someone else. I'd be really hurt by her rejecting to even talk to me (what I think would happen), especially since I've gotten so used to her attempts to get back together with me. It feels like she has some sort of power over me - how do I reclaim myself and feel OK with going to date other girls?
user
Ex-gf and I split while we were out of town for summer - still interested in dating each other despite my past rejection attempts - how do I feel ok going to
assistant