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At what point do I "tell all?"

I am a college student who grew up with a Christian background, but didn't really get it until last year when I truly became a Christian. At that point, the biggest stumbling block in my relationship with God was my boyfriend, because we had slept together, and I knew that was wrong, so about a year and a half ago I broke up with him. Since then, I've grown a lot spiritually and personally, and I've had a lot of new friendships that have been a huge blessing in my life. One of these friendships with a guy friend of mine has grown quite a bit since this summer, and it's come out recently that there are mutual feelings between the two of us. However, he won't have a relationship until he and God are right, as he's working on a personal struggle of his own, which I totally understand and respect. My question is, at what point does he have the right to know that I slept w/ my ex? I feel like after his own revelation to me about his private life, he should know now, but if things don't end up working out between the two of us, I'd really rather he didn't know. But even if it doesn't work out between him and I, I'm still unsure about when it is appropriate to disclose that sort of information with someone.
Thank you

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At what point do I "tell all?"

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Jan 20, 2010
When the time is right
by: Karen

Conversations about past relationships, sexual or otherwise, should occur at a time when the two of you are discussing marriage and long term commitments.

Each of you has a responsibility to be honest about your past so that it doesn't come back to haunt you later.

But until you are at that point, there is really no reason to get into all your personal and private information. I think you'll know when the time is right to have this conversation.

If your friend isn't even ready to have a relationship, then you sound a long way from that point.

Blessings,

Karen

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