“I know he’s already in an relationship, but that’s OK”
“He’s clear we can’t be exclusive, and that’s OK with me in any case I don’t want anything more”
“I know he’s had a bad childhood and he tends to take out his anger and frustration on me, so it’s OK”
“He’s emotionally shut, he can’t help it – so whatever we have is OK”
“He’s a good father, so what if we barely acknowledge each other”
