@Shelbyville I saw your post after posting mine. I am deeply touched by your message, I couldn’t have described the importance of Rupert’s role in my life any better. The unconditional love and warmth pets bring is indescribable. Thank you so much for your support and love. I am humbled by this community.

I feel compelled to reply to what you have addressed to Sammy but I don’t have the capacity to articulate it. I’ll leave you with two quotes and I’m sure Sammy and the others will offer a more in-depth analysis.

If you have good self-worth no matter how much you like someone, when someone treats you like an option, you will help narrow down their life choices by removing yourself from the equation. It’s that simple. Walking away from someone who refuses to define or commit to a relationship will always be the right decision.

“NEVER ALLOW SOMEONE TO BE YOUR PRIORITY, WHILE ALLOWING YOURSELF TO BE THEIR OPTION.”

Good luck doll

Tim