Tolerating always turns to resentment. At first, you call it patience, then love. But what it really is, is self-abandonment. Every time you swallow a boundary, excuse a pattern, or silence your discomfort, something inside you keeps score. And eventually, the bill comes due.
Stressing over a man is pointless. Their choices are out of your control, and their behavior isn’t about you. All you can do is pray for the right partner and remove anyone who doesn’t truly care.