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« on: May 02, 2013, 07:59:14 AM »

The following quote has been attributed to Mahatma Gandhi... .  after a few google searches those claims seem a little spurious... .  but the words seem very relevant to those on the leaving board... .  recent posts about our reactions to a pwBPDs behaviour got me thinking... .  


"First they ignore you, then they fight you, then they laugh at you... .  then you win".


It doesn't really matter who said these words or if they are a combination of wise words by wise people... .  

It seems to me what is key is that regardless of anothers actions... .  we have the ultimate power over our responses (if any)... .  

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« Reply #1 on: May 02, 2013, 08:50:22 AM »

thats pretty accurate.

I noticed my relationship was going astray when my BPD ex stopped texting, calling like normal. Then days went by when he "needed space." Then as I pushed, he got angry. His anger turned to emotional abuse where he would call me names and laugh.
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« Reply #2 on: May 02, 2013, 09:08:45 AM »

Thanks for sharing that quote, Newton!  It's very accurate in my experience with my ex, too.
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« Reply #3 on: May 02, 2013, 09:35:44 AM »

All those things happened during my r/s, and are still happening after leaving.

But not in a this particular order.

She will ignore me, while fighting me and (probably) laughing at me.

But I realise: in the end I'm the winner.
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