Oh, yes. I really struggle with this concept ~ and I always have.

I recall not believing my parents when they told me that they loved me, when I was a child & I still feel the same way. Boyfriends (and my ex-hub) I can't help but believe that they simply have ulterior motives for telling me that I'm beautiful, wonderful, loved...whatever. It is **really** hard for me to believe them. Even though I've been in therapy for 30+ years!

I am trying to get through this, but a part of me wants to just give up hope. That's life though, right? Ups and downs are a reality for everyone.