A competitive nature will only serve a man so far. It's one of the most difficult lessons I've had to learn, but knowing when to step back can be necessary to attaining one's goals.


I don't have to be a prophet to know that a man who doesn't share my proclivities won't be open to a romantic relationship.

The potential ruination of the relationship we do have, which means much more to me than the frills and trappings of a romantic relationship ever could, and the risk of hurting him. Where I'm concerned his...priorities seem unbalanced. With all that he's done for me, it's not out of the realm of possibility to think he could throw himself into a miserable situation for my benefit.