Yeah... it wasn't one 'she' but four (and those are just the ones I mentioned). Yes, I do deserve better. But I also have to protect myself; those walls are not ever coming down again.

But this isn't my thread; my only intention was to make clear that honesty is the best policy in these situations. They say the truth hurts, and I won't argue with that. Some truths are painful to hear and painful to bear. But anything less than absolute honesty is disrespectful and destructive. If the relationship needs to end, end it respectfully and maturely. Another thing about being honest (as opposed to hiding the truth) is maybe by bringing thoughts, feelings, issues to light, the relationship can be made healthier