Originally Posted By: CD
-I cannot love her to the detriment of me.


Love does not ask that of anyone.

If it does then it is not love.

Originally Posted By: CD
The "strength element" has to be maintained at all times. That is/was the fundamental flaw in the relationship. I allowed myself to be disrespected, over-ruled or ,worse, let her carry the ball without my input. For the sake of expediency; to avoid conflict; and/or in the hopes "whatever" would make/allow her to be happy, I stayed silent.


And you did this in your M because you thought that if you did she would love you?

Flaw in the relationship or you? Where does the responsibility for that lie?

And you want to change that now why?

This is something that "stings" from your M that you want to change?

CD I am not trying to put tacks in your saddle.

We throw these terms around and it is important that you know what they mean for you.

Most importantly how they are part of your core.

Originally Posted By: CD
My feelings of love are fine.


Puppy posted something on another thread about feelings maybe he can dig it up for you.

I liked it.

This is a process CD. You only figure it out by living it. Seeing where the pieces fit together.

Questioning. And digging for your answers.


My goal is to some day be the person my dog thinks I am