Yes, I can totally understand what you said. I do that too. I hate confronting people and constantly having to assert myself just to ensure that they treat me properly. I will stand up for myself, if absolutely necessary. But I prefer people who know where the boundaries should lie and don't try to push them. I think that I am very patent with people. But eventually, if it is clear that they will not rectify their behaviour, I will cut them off all together. I find this immensely painful to do, so these days I'm very hesitant and careful about forming close relationships. I don't want to put someone else (or myself) through that again.