Originally Posted by SaltyDog
That is entirely possible. Or I could take the safety net away and she could still find someone else in which case I would always regret not just listening to what she's telling me she wants.

SD there needs to be non-negotiables in your life. I want to date other men should be a non-negotiable. What if she told you she wanted you to jump off the Eifel Tower? Would you listen to her and do it?
Originally Posted by SaltyDog
For now I am trying to provide her with what she is explicitly requesting from me with the full knowledge I will likely get hurt in the end and along the way.

Most likely because she is lost all respect for you.
Originally Posted by SaltyDog
But I'll have a clear conscience

Doubt it. You will always wonder what would have happened if you took your balls back from her and earned some respect.

Your thinking right now is totally backwards.