Valora,

I appreciate you sharing your personal experience as well, it sounds identical to mine currently. I guess I never looked at our situation in that light, I had always thought if we meet in the middle on our needs we will be able to make it work. It makes sense how this can lead to further disruption and a potential break in our relationship because we are both not getting what we need from the relationship. You’re absolutely right, a true and honest conversation can help us determine where we are as a couple and whether or not we can make it work. I wouldn’t want to leave him hanging, as it seems your partner did to you, without any direction or true discussion on our needs and how they’re not being met. Thank-you for your honest advice. I will talk with him this week. Although I am not looking forward to this difficult discussion, I now know it will be worth it in the end, no matter the outcome. xxx