Confused and mix messages. Part 3

[Zues126]

Cherry, I just made a long post on Pyrite's thread. I found a way to put into words something that's been in my head for a long time. Check it out, and afterwards my next comment will make sense:

He's so used to exchanging poor behavior he's not sure how to handle what you're doing. He's expecting something else, and he's prepared for arguments and hostility, so he's coming in with guns loaded to every exchange. He's not quite sure what to make of what you're doing.

Now- can you be strong enough to keep responding the way you are despite what he does back? If so you MIGHT be able to break this cycle. Doesn't mean you don't have boundaries, just means you don't change your behavior and excuse it by his. Make sense?