Moskie

no Sage, it sounds like you're right on the money. The unfortunate thing is that if I were to try and point that out to her, she'd most likely deny it and claim that she *is* giving and understanding, and get defensive. She talks about things that she's done for me, but it's all things you would do for any friend, when I'm looking for something above and beyond that. It's very frustrating. I think I just have to accept that whatever it is I want out of her and our relationship, I don't think she's ready, willing and/or able to give it to me. Maybe I'm asking for too much too soon, maybe I'm not, but whatever the case, I'm guessing it just won't work out.

I realize I need to be better about communication. It's tough for me though, and you could probably psycho-analyze my relationship with my parents to get into that.

I do love this girl (and I don't say that lightly). We have a fantastic time together, when we're not fighting. But the fights get so intense... which I almost interpret as a sign that we have strong, legitimate feelings for one another, if we're able to let ourselves get so worked up about each other. It's hard to accept that we can't make it a fully committed relationship.

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