Originally Posted by LaTeeDa

Oh, don't get me wrong, I did have some "success" with my manipulation and shaming. I got him to behave better for a while. But, he was filled with resentment and anger towards me. And, as I said, I started becoming someone I didn't like very much.

But, whatever works for you. Blackmail and manipulation worked for me for a while. Until I figured out that was not who I wanted to be. At that point, I simply left him to his own devices and went on with my life. I've been a lot happier since.

L