Quote: It has held me up through a rough time and given me self affirmation where there hadn't been any for a long time. It is an escape from reality...
Now40, that is a VERY true statement, more true than you know at this point, and it shows exactly where the problem is with the EA. What PM will show you is how you can provide yourself with validation and affirmation, instead of relying on getting it from someone else. Relying on others for a reflected sense of self leaves you vulnerable, because if their view of you changes (as is inevitable over time), you begin to lose your view of yourself. Being able to "shore yourself up" is extremely important to being able to sustain a long-term relationship. Good luck!
