"That's it. I guess all I needed was for him to act like the person that I have known for so long (an a**hole). I realize it was only so difficult today b/c he was being nice. As soon as he became drunk and showed his true colors, I remembered why I am doing what I am doing."
Yep. That sure helps doesn't it?!
Funny how they can suck us back in by showing just the tiniest hint of "their nice side". Then reality comes back to kick us in the butt!! That's probably our one saving grace--they can't keep up their little "act" for long!