Hi Stacey,
Regarding the boyfriend, I think you finally felt comfortable with someone for the first time in your life. You know the saying, “Familiarity breeds contempt”? Well, you unconsciously kept lashing out at him. Not in one big way, but in a death by a thousand slashes way.
We cannot do that anymore. Listen. I’ve been married over twenty years and I STILL treat my DH with the utmost respect. (Except for some “Stop snoring! Jeez!!” night time frustrations LOL!)
In your next relationship keep your respect level at around Date 5: Familiar enough to have fun with him but still a little on your best behavior.
And what’s with us women and our laundry list of “Becoming our Best Selves”? Shelve The List, finish school, and strive to be happy.
Best,
Inky
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