I can't quite say "been there, done that; wore out the T-shirt". I know 2 almost-relationships that(from what I learned later about the Other) would have been seriously sick, flawed, dangerous. I was saved from them by accidental circumstances.

But notice: several of the postings here have mentioned that the stress you are living with in this instance is UNHEALTHY. Even if the other person poses no active physical threat, the slashing of your emotional/psychological health and the effect that could have on your physical well-being, is real and serious. Ditto to "Protect yourself".               Tw