With respect to OM, she was the one who crossed the line, not him.

Meaning - she knew she could not communicate her needs to me so she went in a "safe" direction to fulfill her needs.

Realizing that laws of attraction are at play here was the thing that opened my eyes to the idea of - who would be attracted to these traits and experiences....seriously, they are not attractive to me and I was the one exhibiting the traits and experiences.

Call it as it is - its behaviour very unbecoming to being attractive.

Detach
Self-Inventory
Realization that there are some poor habits at play
Self Actualization that I can correct some issues
Rinse, repeat a few more time

Let air dry on the line and be patient.

This is going to be fun.....like teaching your child how to ride a bike bringing back memories of someone teaching you how to ride a bike type of fun.

Simply put....

Focus on the negative and continue exhibiting unattractive, dependent behaviour

or

Focus on the positive and design a new series of habits and routines which foster independent behaviour.

Choose the former and you are just a guy while choosing the latter puts you into the man category.

As I saw during my first day here, "the world is full of guys, be a man - don't be a guy.