"You need to focus on your own needs and prioritize getting your life together before seriously engaging in a relationship again."
"Breaking up could be more about your own guilt than what your boyfriend actually feels; he’s willing to support you."
The letter writer expresses guilt and shame after a drunken episode where they mistreated their boyfriend. Though he has accepted their apology and wishes to continue their relationship, the writer struggles to believe they deserve his forgiveness. They contemplate breaking up due to the hurt caused, even as the boyfriend insists he’s willing to support them. The response encourages focusing on personal recovery and self-forgiveness, emphasizing that the writer should prioritize their sobriety and self-care over their guilt and the relationship's immediate status.
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