Do some research on how to set boundaries. It's not R talks.

You do this in a calm, matter of fact matter. No raising your voice, no engaging in a fight.

She will only respect a man who stands up for himself.

M: A really long time.
Crisis: 5 years.
She's still worth it.

Life is never made unbearable by circumstances, but only by lack of meaning and purpose. -Viktor Frankl