[quote=walterwhite]Fortitude, solidness, the ability to stfu, utter unwaveringness, the ability to shed crap witout it even barely registering, these are skills that can only really be learned fully at the feet of your dad. or some comparable male figure.

it is not natural.

i hate when people say relationships “take work” … they do not. They require the ability to tolerate crap for extended periods of time.[/quote]

Couldn’t agree more walter. Another good revelation.

You basically have to see enough value in the relationship to put up with the crap you get. Has to be worth it.