Mu, I know exactly what you mean about Santa Claus. I've been holding on to the fantasy too, hoping that she would choose me. It's a horrible place to be, like we're sad puppies in the window. And when we're not chosen, but someone else is, it's even worse. About forgiveness. Yesterday was the first time I felt like I could not forgive her. I wrote a long letter to her that I'll never send, but I got out all my frustrations and anger, and it felt good to call her out for the narcissistic coward she is. Why would we wait for people like this? We're definitely better than that. Take the earrings back and return them to the store. Or give them away. Or throw them out the window. She doesn't deserve them.
11/4/15 W revealed EA/2 months later became PA with co-worker Reconciling since late April 2016 Don't give up until it's time, then move on Be patient, strong and kind but never a doormat