If a man wants you, nothing can keep him away. If he doesn't want you, nothing can make him stay. Stop making excuses for him and his behavior. Allow your intuition to save you from heartache. Stop trying to change yourself for a relationship that's not meant to be. Never live your life for a man before you find what makes you truly happy. If a relationship ends because the man was not treating you right, then heck no, you can't "be friends". A friend wouldn't mistreat a friend. Don't settle. If you feel like he is stringing you along, then he probably is. Don't stay because you think, "it will get better." You'll be mad at yourself a year later staying when things are not better. The only person you can control in a relationship is you. Always have your own set of friends separate from his. If something bothers you, speak up. Use discretion and wisdom in what you tell a man about yourself. You cannot change a man's behavior. Change comes from within. Don't EVER make him feel he is more important than you are even if he has more education or a better job. Never let a man define who you are. NEVER borrow someone else's man. If he cheated with you, he'll cheat on you. A man will only treat you the way you ALLOW him to treat you. Compromise is a two way street. You need time to heal between relationships. there is nothing cute about baggage. Deal with your issues before pursuing a new relationship. You should never look for someone to COMPLETE you.. A relationship consists of two WHOLE individuals.. look for someone complimentary. not supplementary. Make him miss you sometimes. when a man always knows where you are and you're always readily available to him, he takes it for granted. Don't fully commit to a man who doesn't give you everything that you need. All men are NOT dogs