A question: Tuppy suggests strict NC when you separate. Do you agree and if so, then what do I say when she asks why we can't just be friends? I just told her because it hurts too much.
Let me be the first to say, "Blccch." TOO NEEDY.
Better:
"Because I've decided that I value myself too much to remain friends with someone who treats me like crap."
or
"Because this isn't the way people treat a friend. I've decided that I'm worth more than that."
