Posted by antigua3 on July 20, 2007, at 12:47:17
In reply to Is all male/female interaction abusive **trigger**, posted by vwoolf on July 20, 2007, at 2:37:09
Yes, your view may be skewed, based on whatever you've lived. I know mine is--I expct all men to ultimately, and abruptly, abandon me, especially if I were to tell them my secrets. Consequently, I didn't have much experience with men when I was younger, and most of the men I know are superficial friends. Men are divided into classes for me: evil ones, and those that are brother-like, since I had four brothers growing up. Intellectually I know this isn't true, but it's where I come from.
And no, not all relationships have to be like that. My husband isn't that way and never has been. I've learned it's OK to say no to him, based on my own needs.
good luck,
antigua
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