I think that's an important perspective. It's why Choco needs real tough boundaries, starting with covering his financial etc. azz and laying out what is a dealbreaker.
In his last exchange with her he asked if she thinks he will hurt or leve her. She said no, I knows you wouldn't hurt me or leve me.
Choc: Good to the first part. Bad to second.
Yes you will if it comes to it. A man has limits. And when she sees that boundary she will tremble.
PS. I apologize for bringing in what may be behind her 20 years of emotional walls. Goes right to the back burner. Just prepare yourself to hear and see the worst from her. She's dangling over a crevasse and you and OM are pulling from both sides.
Now EAT EAT EAT. You need the fuel.
-Stigmata-
The difference between a warrior and an ordinary man is the warrior views everything as a challenge; the ordinary man views everything as either a blessing or a curse.
-Yaqui shaman Don Juan-
...and that holds 2x true for nice guy wussies, DJ