Dear Abby: I went out with a man for the past two years. Most of the time we liked to be together. However, sometimes our discussions would become obstructed and harmful arguments. He would ignore my point of view, finally closed me and would make me feel that the disagreement was my fault.
After our most recent argument, I finally decided to end our relationship. I will admit that some of these arguments were fed by alcohol, which would be an accusatory tone despite my attempts to clarify any statement or question I asked.
When I think about how I allowed myself to be collected and hit by this individual, it brings ambiguous feelings to know the woman I am and could be. I also wonder how I allowed their behavior acceptable.
As for my health, I decided to separate. But I’m afraid I can do what I have always done to return to your “good thanks”: apologize profusely only because we repeat the cycle. I am depressed and exhausted. I want to keep -myself and not allow the fleeting memories of the past moments to pass my decisions about this or any future relationship. How?
—Lesting by freeing -SE in Florida
Dear Finally Breaking: If the alcohol changes the tone of your voice when you try to express -you start doing something about your consumption. Effective ways to combat loneliness are kept occupied with work and friends, volunteers or a new hobby. Equally important, before involving a new romantic relationship, make sure that the person you see treat you more than the last one.
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