If he's choosing not to make a simple effort that would put you at ease and bring harmony to a recurring fight, then he doesn't respect your feelings and needs.

I mean, I feel like you can kill the same bird with both stones.

Because here’s what guys don’t do if they can’t live without you: They don’t break up with you.

Why should you feel honored for getting scraps of his time?

He doesn’t have to love your CD collection. He doesn’t have to love your shoes. But any good, mature guy better make an attempt to love your friends and family—especially when they’re great.

Drinking, eating, shopping, revenge, rebound sex, drugs or whatever your poison may be will number the pain - but that's all.

Having feelings doesn't mean you have to have sex.