Cry

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How many times should a man's behavior cause tears before you remove yourself from the situation? 1? 2? 5? 25?

I'm curious about what you think. I think I let the number go way too high. I want to believe the best about people, so I really believed his apologies were sincere. But nothing changed.

How long do you let jerky behavior go on before you know things aren't going to change? I'm embarrassed to say how long it took me. But, it will never happen that way again.

Comments

Technodoll said…
The older you get, the smaller the number becomes. At least, in an ideal world it does...

Hang in there. His loss, the mofo.
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Busy Bee Suz said…
You should only have tears of joy. Otherwise, he is a waste of your time, energy and your wonderful heart.
You deserve the best, don't forget that.
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
thatgirlblogs said…
it takes as long as you let it.

hugs.
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
myself said…
I have a tendency to let it go too long.
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
LP said…
Well, you know me--if he doesn't adore and respect me as he should from day one, he's out! Maybe I don't have a high enough number (?)
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Stephanie said…
Sounds like your moving on now so that is what is really important.
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Its Just Me - Daring to Dream said…
Sad to say, but for me - I have a three strike policy. Then I move on. Everyone in my life gets this policy. (even my hubby) Scary, but a protectant for me to keep my heart from being abused...And in the even hubby gets a 4th strike - serious restitution is made to wipe the slate clean along with repercussions...thats just me...and yes, I am jaded..hope you arent as bad...

Good luck girlie. I know its hard.
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Katie said…
This makes me sad. I've always been intolerant of people how make me cry. I think twice is the most.

I hope you're okay. *sending big virtual e-hugs*
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Maria said…
Stay in it as long as you have to and leave only when you are ready. When you can handle it. That's it really! All the best to you!
Tuesday, August 04, 2009
Jenn-n-n said…
Ha you and I are WAY too much alike.

As I sit here drinking copious amounts of bourbon on no sleep or eats willing it to numb the pain.
Saturday, August 08, 2009
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