3. You speak to me in a way that is both condescending and patronising. I don't like it.
4. You "sympathise" with people a lot. I hate sympathy and your pity is not needed anywhere near me.
5. You laugh too loud at things that aren't funny. At all.
6. You ask me questions when you already know the answer. Why do you persist on making me feel bad?
7. You, frankly speaking, are annoying.
8. You do steps 1-7 unconsciously. I guess... it's in your nature. It's who you are.
9. You consciously try to be very nice to me.
10. You tell me I am important (especially to you).
11. You shower me with gifts.
12. You compliment me whenever possible.
13. No matter how I push you away, you don't leave me - you tolerate my moody ways.
14. You are always there for me. I just have to call and you'll be there (cheesy reference to a cheesy song).
15. So the real question here is this: Do I actually like the person you are, or do I just like the way you treat me? Am I a bad person for thinking so negatively about someone so nice? Maybe my cowardice and insecurities make me feel this way. If I didn't care what others think of me, I think I wouldn't have this complicated relationship with you. You just make me feel... bad sometimes.
How do I break free from this toxic hold I have given you over my life?