When you let the shield down, you become vulnerable.
If people get too close they have the ability to hurt you. Keep them at arm's length. Don't show them how much you love them.
It's easier than being hurt.
From: LaBug's Lessons on How to Kill Your Relationship
I think many of us here relate to this 100%.
Thanks, Labug for reminding us that we are not all crazy or some kind of monster, just flawed individuals trying to learn from their mistakes.
Me & H: 44 D7, D6, S3 Together: 20y, M: 17y EA: 11/13/10, Sep: 12/23/10 EA becomes PA: Spring 2011 H filed for D: 09/06/12 D Negotiating began 2/15 OW seemingly gone on 3/15 Still negotiating D