for some reason it seems to always be this way.

..and then get upset when they fail to "fix" or "save" us. especially when we aren't improving fast enough.

"aww, your clinginess, possessiveness, and abandonment fears make me feel loved! my cute jealous boy!  you can vent as much as you want, you can rely on me as much as you want! i understand you and i will never leave you!

never mind...you're too much for me."

they never understand and they always leave. even when we WARN THEM. i'm always upfront.