Thank you. My ex tried to get back together this week when I made an error in judgment. It is so exhausting to have keep such a strong boundary for so many years. He has narcissistic traits and all the stereotypical behavior that goes along with it: hovering , for example.

I was so certain I was doing the right thing when I asked him to leave our apt. Now that I've had my own for many years he never gives up on trying to get back in. He still hasn't stabilized after all these years and I feel partially responsible but I'm not. He refuses to treat his bipolar. I told him that this last time, that I will not live with him again.

I hate having to set limits with him like he's a child. It is so frustrating. Instead of helping me with the problems of raising a teen I have to keep them from him.

All I can say is I am thankful I can see a therapist 3x a month.