Same here. Most especially when I was in grade school, there were many of them who ruined my life. Something like they
befriend you but actually they'll do evil things to you.
I can always be a little naive, and I do trust people often. But what do I get in return? Betrayal... they left me
alone, took things for granted and they judged me. I also had a screwed past and I ended up being a cold person. I
always feared interactions and I became anti-social.
However, I realized that the world isn't that too cruel and there's still good flock left. Recently, I had new
friends and I'm happy now that I met them because they're unlike those screwed minds before. Because of them,
I am no longer afraid and alone and now I'm able to put up a smile on my face always and fortunately, build up
trust once more.
But you have to be careful. It's your decision if you want to open up and trust him. Time is the right thing for
this. You don't have to rush if you don't want to be burned again.
Anyways, I hope that that guy is sincere with his intentions. We might have been hurt before but we can learn from it.
You migh consider giving him a chance. Good luck! :)