05/10/2016 11:19
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I never used to act rudely or unfairly or disrespectfully towards him.
Because I knew he would not tolerate it.
But now, a few months into the relationship, we were committed and comfortable. We accepted the ugly sides of each other.
But I was taking advantage of that.
This wasn’t some cute, little flaw of mine he’d chosen to accept. This was just me being downright awful
I see it in the way people hit out at their best friends, never daring to act like that towards acquaintances.
We allow those who love us unconditionally, to see every terrible inch of us.
Because we know they will keep loving us.
They are safe havens, people who accept every horrid expression within us, but they are still just that. People.
Not punching bags.
Not drains for our personal sewerage.
And regardless of our bad days, and bad moods, they deserve the same respect we show to others less close to us.
What is a lesson a boyfriend or girlfriend has taught you?
--Quora answerd by Katie Birtles