Dear Jenny Lynn:

Maybe I overreacted yesterday, triggered by the stalking incidents.. still am triggered by those, him checking on you. I do not like that at all and concerned with this behavior escalating if you go out more, are out and about, if you get a new job that includes more interactions with people.

His stalking behavior is, again, a concern, on my part. It tipped the scales for me, in regard to Glen.

I am glad his criminal record is clear from violent charges and restraining orders, and that your evaluation is that he is not inclined to get violent. But again, he feels intensely about you and it does worry me.

In any case, you are in a difficult situation: you love him, he loves you, you are conflicted, have been depressed for a long time, and not in a relationship that is clearly good for you. It is also difficult to make changes, and may feel easier to go along with more of the same, extend the lease, continue as is, simply because it is easier.

Your account of your friends’ and brother’s input, they do know of the stalking incidents and such, I am thinking?

anita