Relationship help?

[Bike Writer]

Exactly what LPH said, he is trying to draw you into his problems, they are not your problems. He sounds conflicted and feels the need to justify something to himself or the world. Don't get caught in his downward spiraling vortex.

It's hard not to and especially hard not to correct blatant statements that are just not true, but you sound pretty strong and it will take your strength not to be drawn into that morass. You've made the break and you are not part of a "couple" anymore so you know you don't have to satisfy or justify to anyone else but yourself. If you keep that thought in mind it will be easier not to respond. Sounds like he has not moved to that level yet. Pity.

As time goes by, this does get easier.

Happy riding

[Roadtrip]

I agree with everything contained, but you mention business discussions are your main reasons to communicate, so are you in a position to buy your partner out so you can make a clean cut?

It sounds like your ex can't keep things from the past seperate from the present day situation and if he can do that, then try (or you may be forced to) to separate the business before it becomes too disfunctional and the business fails and is of little use to either of you.

Just my two cents

Shannon