is this not the same as allowing you partner to treat you like a door mat? I don't see the difference. Maybe its just me. I understand you don't allow your "friends" to kiss you etc but I wouldn't allow a friend to lie and cheat me and to then lend them money and help them move out.
If I feel that I don't know how to explain the article, then I don't know what else to do but call on a moderator. I didn't want to leave you hanging high & dry.
So, anyway, I hope can decide how to DB better, now.
((hugs))
It is not about what you feel should work in your M. It is about doing the work that gets the right results. Do what works!