Originally Posted By: ArnieBGood
If there were more of it, then much of the pain expressed on this board wouldn't be happening.


I agree 100% on this.


Originally Posted By: ArnieBGood
If this were true, then it would indeed describe a "doormat." I may have mis-read Rogers on this, but the way I see it there is a huge difference between accepting a person as a person and accepting all that they say or do.


Googled it.

Originally Posted By: ArnieBGood
The extent to which I can accept someone else is completely a function of the extent to which I can accept myself. This not only does not imply accepting unacceptable behavior, it actually facilitates maintaining boundaries.


Blond. Late. This paragraph makes my head spin...

I treat people the way I want to be treated. With kindness and compassion...I have learned a lot of lessons in the past 20 months and the number one lesson I have learned is I am worth much more than this.

I accept myself, flaws and all. I accept you, flaws and all. I do not, however accept my H cheating on me and I will no longer accept the "standing" position.

Maybe the first year yes, but what about year 2 or 3 or 4 or 5 like some of the people around here?

When is enough, truly enough? Where is the line in the sand? Forget "unconditional regard" for another, where is the unconditional regard you should be giving yourself?


May All Who Seek To Take My Life
Be Put To Shame And Confusion;
May All Who Desire My Ruin
Be Turned Back In Disgrace.
~Psalm 40:14~