You brought up a very interesting point about narcissists using the word love to punish people. I think you are onto something there and it's given me a lot to think about.
thank you DoS. I have some thinking to do too!
wow! my signature line (thanks Lexie!) explains how my last relationship went.
I want intimacy (I say) then I push it away by becoming a therapist!
40 is
way too young to think you will not have a relationship ever.
I am not giving up. I am going to continue to work on me (54 years old), and I now believe I will be okay no matter what happens.
Oh you did say that. that you would be okay alone. Why don't we both just let it go?
Just for today.
I have more thinking to do. Much much more. Being punished for loving or trusting.
Yes.
Beth