I regret even saying anything based on the responses. I appreciate the caring concern, however. I just strongly disagree with this as being sad, a set back, or lacking self-respect. I am an empowered woman and am walking away from this relationship.

He is a human being who admitted his flaws. You all are bashing him as though he is some kind of jerk. He is not a jerk and never was to me. I found someone I connect with and I want to be friends.

Thanks for making me feel like sad and pathetic person who keeps going back for more abuse and mistreatment. That is not what this is. Maybe I'll just stop posting.

I also am having a VERY bad morning and am completely stressed.