I made the mistake of thinking that M’s bullshit was just her being emotionally overwhelmed. As a result, I allowed myself and my emotional needs to be subordinated to her whims. I should have called her out on her bullshit, in an appropriate manner, long before I allowed her to get close enough to hurt me. Hopefully you can learn from my mistake. This video covers much required to set the stage for healthy dialogue about emotional needs in a relationship.