I fell for it again;
the sweet words and perfect smile.
It was no time at all,
that for you, I was going the extra mile.

I thought I had found the one
that would heal and wash away my past;
and even with early bumps in the road,
I thought surely we would last.

Instead, things started becoming controlled.
My drinking, how long I was out, even ***.
Although you thought you were being supportive and mindful,
You were just making things frustrating and complex.

You know, you have your own set of problems,
why don't you work on fixing those first!
Get your own **** together,
before you come at me sounding so well versed.

I don't want to be with someone who
scolds, punishes or threatens me like a dad.
Instead, encourage that I will get though it
and then give me the most amazing *** I've ever had.

If this isn't enough, you made me realize something;
that I am still in love with my ex
yes, we had our problems and tribulations
but I remember why he is different from you, and the rest.

He didn't like some of the things I did
but never tried to control my life
He was encouraging and patient
And never did anything out of spite.

I have learned over the years that
we cannot change a person's lifestyle.
But as a person changes themselves,
we can remind them why it will all be worthwhile.

If you can't understand what I am saying
we are not as great for each other as it seemed.
You want to fix me by controlling me,
You just are not the man I dreamed.