Open Eyes... You have made some very good points. Your are very wise.. She indeed is very emotional and AJ responds with anger/demands. Which makes for a very unhappy couple.. Her feelings are not validated. He feels like a punching bag.. WOW that is so true. I can add, she is a handful and can be draining. On the other hand, she also can be fun...But then they are both hard headed and they both want their way. SO counseling is the only thing I can suggest. And if they make it as a couple or they don't, atleast they both might learn new skills in therapy.

And you are so right.. THey both don't know how to communicate, set personal boundaries and validate each other's feelings. You should be a therapist or would make a good one..........

Just to add, I learned the hard way and now know better than to get in the middle of AJ's relationships or anyone's relationship.. I listen now.. And sometimes toss a few ideas their way, but never take sides.

They were living together. At this point, they have decided that she won't stay here during the week and weekends she will stay if she wants to. This will give them some space and time to be alone...