I recognize that I still have work to do and am in the process of more self improvement (joining this forum for one example). You made me laugh when you said that you think I'm over analyzing things haha. I agree but haven't figured out how to stop doing that yet :) Any advice on that would be great!
My father sounds Very similar to your father. I am the oldest of 3 and my parents were only ever abusive towards me... was that the case in your family too?
You, and many others, have told me that that I'll just know when I find the love of my life... It makes me hopeful to hear that coming from you. I want to believe it but I have a hard time believing it. especially with divorce rates being 1 in 2.
I know that No relationship is perfect and they all take work... but how and where do you draw the line at 'this relationship requires too much work' ?