LeLe--- Thanks for providing a different "filter." Very helpful. It's very difficult, but we have to be able to see a problematic relationship from both sides.

Expectations are everything. You can't expect from a person what they can't give or don't want to give.

When a relationship is difficult for both sides, maybe it's just not meant to be. Is letting go ever an option? I think so.

Could co-dependency be the issue? It's painful.