I hadn't even thought about it that way... That's an interesting point of view that I won't write off.

I think I'm struggling with this due to our longevity. I've been close to him for ten + years. We had dated for five. This behavior is so unreal... that I keep expecting things to turn around.

I'm a fan of therapy. My therapist told me during my first session that I have a hard time giving up on people, and that I'm a "fixer." I enjoy being needed, that's how I ultimately value myself. I allow others to determine it for me more often than not.

A part of me feels like if I leave, I will be sending a signal that I have given up or that I don't care. I struggle to choose myself.