You were true to yourself. No games. This isn't about games this is life and living for YOU.
There is nothing to regret...
It WAS true. And the Truth is NEVER wrong. EVER.
Playing games = manipulation, and is wrong.
DBing is not about "you don't get love from me until you get your stuff together." It's about being a loving place that the MLCer can return to when they get their mind right.
You did just that. He was in a place where he could sort of interact as a part of the family, and you showed him that he was still welcomed by you in that role.
Standing is being that place. You should be proud of yourself for being that forgiving place last night.
There may come a time when expressions like that hurt yourself too much to do. If that happens, then you'll know it's time to hold back, and be loving in another way. And if that should happen, then you are in luck, this is the place to find examples and advice on those loving yet less hurting expressions.
Till that might happen, STOP KICKING YOURSELF!
I mistakenly left out the most important part of my post about forgiveness.
You have to forgive yourself first if you want to forgive others.
I'm sorry that you had such a hurtful night. I'm especially sorry about your S.
Best,
Punktmann
These are my friends now!
But someday baby... You ain't worry my life anymore
Take away, take away what I don't need, save the good part please. Fade away, fade away.
