I'm almost 37 years old. I've had 3 long term relationships. The relationship with the love of my life lasting 10 years. I still love her. I always will, but I had to go scorched Earth on her for the sake of both her and my own physical and mental wellbeing. I had to totally cut her out of my life, otherwise I wouldn't be relaying this advice to you guys.

This is how a getting with a woman works: 1: At first it's bliss;

2: then she starts nitpicking;

3: then she starts nagging, which leads to:

4: Bickering, and because you defend yourself and your principles, she debases into an unspoken, but perceptive:

5: Disguised animosity, whereupon her supposed indifference leads to;

6:Full blown arguments/fights;

7: Guilt tripping via cold shoulder etc

8: Relenting as a result of 7;

9: Great sex;

10: See 1