That's the big picture, your happiness. And health. You should never care what a man thinks of you -- until he demonstrates to you that he cares about making you happy. If he isn't trying to make you happy, then send him back from "whence" he came because winning him over will have no benefit. At the end of the day, happines, joy...and yes...your emotional stability...those comprise the only measuring stick you really need to have.

Truly powerful people don't explain why they want respect. They simply don't engage someone who doesn't give it to them.

He must feel that you choose to be with him, not that you need to be with him.

Most women are starving to receive something from a man that they need to give to themselves

If you allow your rhythm to be interrupted, you'll create a void. Then to replace what you give up, you'll start to expect and need more from your partner.

And remember, it's always her fault. That's your story and you're sticking to it.

If she has six good points and you have one semigood little point, place all of the emphasis on your one semigood little point.

If she is clearly right, find fault with her that has nothing to do with the incident, and use that.

Many people lack the basic equipment to be in a relationship and there's nothing you can do to change it. You can't take a skunk and dip it in perfume and hope it becomes a puppy. Eventually, the perfume will wear off and you'll still have a skunk on your hands.