Originally Posted by
daisy33 
Thank you everyone for the input. You have brought up the things I have considered. There is currently no abuse, and I think that I will take the time to really think this out with a (thankfully) clear head. Wish me luck.
OK then, Good Luck! I think in your case it's probably wise to take some to think this through. All to often, us problem solvers want to jump in and make a decision. You know... Take action and get 'er done. But in this case, you don't know for sure how your relationship might change. You can take your time, because I'm guessing the problem will still be there to solve later. If the problem goes away, better yet.
You seem intelligent and thoughtful, and this enhances your ability to handle this kind of situation in the best possible way. And if things don't work out perfectly, I think your smart enough to handle that too. I don't believe you are a high risk for failure in life.