How many times should a man's behavior cause tears before you remove yourself from the situation? 1? 2? 5? 25?
I'm curious about what you think. I think I let the number go way too high. I want to believe the best about people, so I really believed his apologies were sincere. But nothing changed.
How long do you let jerky behavior go on before you know things aren't going to change? I'm embarrassed to say how long it took me. But, it will never happen that way again.
The older you get, the smaller the number becomes. At least, in an ideal world it does...
ReplyDeleteHang in there. His loss, the mofo.
You should only have tears of joy. Otherwise, he is a waste of your time, energy and your wonderful heart.
ReplyDeleteYou deserve the best, don't forget that.
it takes as long as you let it.
ReplyDeletehugs.
I have a tendency to let it go too long.
ReplyDeleteWell, you know me--if he doesn't adore and respect me as he should from day one, he's out! Maybe I don't have a high enough number (?)
ReplyDeleteSounds like your moving on now so that is what is really important.
ReplyDeleteSad to say, but for me - I have a three strike policy. Then I move on. Everyone in my life gets this policy. (even my hubby) Scary, but a protectant for me to keep my heart from being abused...And in the even hubby gets a 4th strike - serious restitution is made to wipe the slate clean along with repercussions...thats just me...and yes, I am jaded..hope you arent as bad...
ReplyDeleteGood luck girlie. I know its hard.
This makes me sad. I've always been intolerant of people how make me cry. I think twice is the most.
ReplyDeleteI hope you're okay. *sending big virtual e-hugs*
Stay in it as long as you have to and leave only when you are ready. When you can handle it. That's it really! All the best to you!
ReplyDeleteHa you and I are WAY too much alike.
ReplyDeleteAs I sit here drinking copious amounts of bourbon on no sleep or eats willing it to numb the pain.