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Old 12-07-2016, 04:45 AM
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hearthealth
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Originally Posted by Seren View Post
http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...-chick-en.html

We also refer to that around here as the 'intermittent chicken' effect. It's when we stay in an unpleasant situation because every once in a while, we receive some sort of reward.
Thank you everyone. I am a chick that also just receives intermittent pellets. Last night I backed away realizing talking about my resentment and his behavior wouldn't change it. He knows what I need but he always wants a relationship on his terms, from a distance no real investment without me in mind and that is what he will receive.
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