Confession 1: I have been dating this guy and have felt so empty inside and sad in our relationship and I just now realized it’s because he treats me like shit and doesn’t act like he wants me and lies to me! He is completely different than when we were just going out getting to know each other, but I’ve been holding on to that version of him. Why was this simple revelation so hard for me?!
Confession 2: I want to keep trying to make it work for some reason

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You don’t win at relationships by working hard at it like you’re lobbying for a promotion. Ask yourself why you think you deserve the treatment you’re getting because you don’t think you deserve any better. People with low self-worth hurt those with weak boundaries because they’re repulsed by what you’re willing to put up with. There are good people out there who don’t need to be taught how to be human. Save yourself the pain and therapy bills and walk away.

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