9 Traumatic Memories of a Painful First Love

3. My ex was too controlling.

“Because of that, I think that a relationship is full of restrictions, and I don’t want to fall in love again.” If you dated a guy who enforced rules to monopolize your love and attention, of course you’d find being in a relationship too restrictive. Still, don’t put all men in the same category or you will miss your chance to meet an easygoing guy.