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I disagree @Anony18 ... I think it takes strength to communicate clearly and uphold your own integrity.

I have known people, predominantly guys I must say, who simply behave badly until the girl gives up and leaves.

Now that is weak.

If the relationship does end @Anony18, it sounds to me like you will be satisfied at least that you had done everything you knew how to do .....

That is is with me and WH. I don't know how this is going to turn out, but I have to try everything I know how to do before I can walk away. If he walks away from me, that won't be through my lack of having tried everything either.

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Thanks for those kind and encouraging words @Faith-and-Hope. Irregardless of how he is currently treating me, I want to do right by him. He isn't a horrible person overall. Based on how he puts things, it appears his family drama is a trigger for his own MI and when family issues occurs, his stress levels are up and the whole world does not exist, and it feels that everyone is suppose to be OK with him not responding. And maybe that is why he acts in such a way because no one has told him that his actions aren't really right. But the odd thing is somehow I can see myself, in a friend capacity, letting him get away with this. Because if we were friends, if he doesn't respond to me, it would not bother me as much but I would still try check up every now and again. Guess when you are involved romantically, the expectation of communication is higher and more frequent.

I know I have done and am doing all I can. If it ends it really isn't the lack of me trying. Of course I hope that things will work out in the positive manner but time will tell.

Looks like you had a nice day out @Anony18. I'm sure your guests would have enjoyed their outing too. Do you have any more planned? It's nice to have something to look forward to.

It was a good day out @soul They absolutely enjoyed it and said it was the best holiday in Australia that they have had so far. They are keen for our next adventure which may not be til another few weeks.

I am off camping 1.5 hours up north this weekend and then weekend after am off to Canberra with Mum. Camping should be fun - first time since Year 5! Good thing is that it is not in the wilderness so at least it eases me into it. Need to think what to bring. My partner will say this isn't camping as he does the proper wilderness and has those portable solar showers. But one day maybe I will get there.

Canberra will be interesting as Mum and I don't travel that well together haha. She gets all naggy but since am driving I think it would be fine.....haha.

More nice distractions for you @Anony18. It's a good feeling to be out amongst nature. Hope the weather is kind to you.

@Faith-and-Hope - as for guys behaving badly til a girl ups and leaves. I have experienced it alot in my younger years. My partner knows that. I do not think his bad behaviour is in hopes for that. I would hope that he is better than that. Plus I think that is case he would pop over to get his many boxes at my place and then act this way....hence why it is so much more confusing in terms of his behaviour!

Tonight's Topic Tuesday which is really on Wednesday is about Managing Confloct @Anony18. Should be a good one.

Had a session with my psych this afternoon. Next week we're going to talk about who I am. That's going to be interesting because at the moment I have no idea.

Yes more nice distractions @soul - I always find when am out in nature I come back calm. Unfortunately wears out overnight. I understand now why my partner constantly escapes camping cause I think if I didn't have work commitments I be constantly in nature at this very moment. Weather this weekend is meant to be great...so am really excited. How are you feeling at the moment?

Interesting topic indeed @soul. I probably won't be able to participate as much given the time difference. Back to dance tonight now that school's back. Will jump on it after and read everyone's comments. I am not sure how much I could contribute given I may not be the best or most experienced.

I think it is hard to really have an idea of who a person is. Guess it is all about self discovery and as long as you are open with that, it is a start. You have the week to reflect on that if you like and it isn't too difficult for you