Kassie, I have felt stupid too. But, in thinking about my reasons further, I thought if I was super woman he would appreciate me & reciprocate. I am a giver. I thought that if I gave, he would too. I was mistaken. He is a taker.

We could mother each other. LOL I you're right, we could use a break.

Thanks for coming by. Next time I'll serve lemonade. \:\)

M 19 years, MC for 8 months, DB'd for 8 months
4 kids; 18, 15, 14, & 10
I was never meant to be a doormat. It took me years of therapy to become assertive enough to stop his abuse.