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Originally Posted by connect.the.stars
But maybe take a step back and ask yourself if you would have wanted to do those suggestions on your own free will.
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No need to step back.... I definitely would not do these suggestions. I do not want these changes to be made.
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Originally Posted by connect.the.stars
If not, you may need to ask yourself why were you convinced? Was it because it was something you were considering doing but needed an extra person's suggestion for?
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I was not considering any of these suggestions. So, why let myself be manipulated and convinced? Guilt. Pure and simple. A major part of my therapy is about the guilt I place upon myself because of episodes in my life. Basically, I allow myself to be "guilted" into doing these things that I don't want to do.
These changes are, in and of themselves, very minor. Almost unnoticeable, in fact. But over time, these little things have made my guilt grow into the proverbial elephant in the room.
The only definitive way I can see of getting myself out of this relationship is to walk out. Leave. Go live my life in my own way and on my own terms. But I would feel guilty if I left. See? Guilt if I stay; guilt if I leave.