Originally Posted By: SoldierDad
I dropped my guard, and my defenses because I thought SHE was sincere, and wanted to work on our M

you wanted to believe in her.

Originally Posted By: givingitmyall
She isn't playing with your emotions. YOU are. So stop it. NOW.
^ ^ ^ ^ THIS and
Originally Posted By: givingitmyall
You are still falling into the trap of deriving your happiness from her.
^ ^ ^ ^ THIS

i.e. You allowed her to define your existence and your happiness. Remember that when I told you that this was a psychological war?