@will19, thank you. I do have a soft heart, which makes it easy to get taken advantage of. I also believe the best in people, and that people can change their behaviors, if they want to. Some people just can't, or they won't.

@AzulOscuro, thanks. I will definitely learn from this experience. I don't think I'll ever date again though.

@RDMercer, thank you... I wouldn't judge someone in my shoes. I know I can be far too hard on myself. I have been beaten down and I need. to rebuild myself - somehow.