She's very self centered, and sometimes seems incapable of accepting love. She was abused as a kid (not sure the age) by a family member, and from what I've read, this causes huge problems in self-worth, esteem and accepting love. I think that's why she doesn't trust her own feelings, as well as mine. I'm hoping that this comes up in counseling, either MC or IC.
Otherwise I don't see her being able to sustain a loving relationship; and as much as I love her and want to help her, I'm the least capable person of doing so. I've realized that my own love, however poorly expressed is no match for that type of deep seated problem.
