Yes, it is a dreadful challenge, but the alternative could be a more painful one.
"I feel like I’m on the cusp of not taking her back which is good."
It is extremely rare that things go better the second time around as much as your mind tricks you into thinking that it will.
I have seen many on/off relationships, but only know of one that lasted and there was a four year gap between them being together.
"If" you are even slightly considering this if the opportunity arises, think long and hard about you repeating what you are going through now, again with the same person. I have been there and being an optimist and the type of person that hates to give up on any challenging thing, it was one of the hardest things to come to grips with.
Ski trip = Snow Bunnies
"I feel like I’m on the cusp of not taking her back which is good."
It is extremely rare that things go better the second time around as much as your mind tricks you into thinking that it will.
I have seen many on/off relationships, but only know of one that lasted and there was a four year gap between them being together.
"If" you are even slightly considering this if the opportunity arises, think long and hard about you repeating what you are going through now, again with the same person. I have been there and being an optimist and the type of person that hates to give up on any challenging thing, it was one of the hardest things to come to grips with.
Ski trip = Snow Bunnies