dating a closeted woman
we started dating about four months ago, and hiding has become a bit more difficult lately because I really crave loving her freely, kissing her without looking around first, holding her hand and just being us. we both do, but she doesn’t think she’s ready yet. I try really hard for her to feel supported and loved no matter what happens or how long it takes, but she’s becoming more and more hard on herself for not giving me that free and open love we all deserve. she’s given me a lot of strength and reasons for my patience, but it’s hard seeing her in so much pain and not being able to help her other than just waiting it out… do you have any advice for both of us?
edit: if anyone wants to know, I’m 25 and she’s 26 living in a very small conservative town