I would add when the relationship is understress validation is more difficult.
I agree. That's why time and space is the only long term remedy. The problem is that the LBS is deathly afraid of it. Look at Mach40 he's been denying it for years.
We are creatures of survival, and we hold on to what we find dear because it makes us feel safe. However, to have the best quality of life possible, we sometimes need to sacrifice that thing to be happier, and if it returns, then great. If not, then it wasn't meant to be with us.
