Cindy,

        You asked,


> How do I get over that
>>hurdle of feeling weird when he's just treating me the way a man is
>>supposed to treat a lady?
 Just keep seeing your friend until you become comfortable being treated as a
lady should be treated. It is a good thing that you recognized this.
Normally, someone with your history tends to be attracted to the same type
of individual
and it can become an endless cycle. I am glad for you that you havee found
such a friend.

Bobby



>I have Cerebral palsy, spastic, quadriplegia, have a speech impairment, I
>use a electric wheelchair.
>
>I have something to share and was wondering if any of you had gone
>through the same thing.  I was engaged, he verbally abused me.  Also, my
>dad hasn't been the greatest nuteror.  This affected me so much that I
>thought that was the way I was supposed to be treated, I know better now.
> I have a friend (a man) who treats me with respect (he doesn't have a
>disability).  Although I think it's wonderful, every so often I get
>scared.  I'm enjoying our friendship so much.  How do I get over that
>hurdle of feeling weird when he's just treating me the way a man is
>supposed to treat a lady?  He's not afraid or embarrassed to help me in
>public.
>
>Cindy C.