Are you martyr when it comes to love? When do you say it's over?

I definitely believe that there are still such 'martyrs' for love these days. Far too many when it comes to the issue of physical and verbal abuse. As far as I am concerned, if my partner ever hit me or my children (should I ever have any) or were to intentionally cheat on me, I would be out the door. Some things are excusable, but not this. I wouldn't put myself at risk on the principle of having been together for years or because I still have love for them. I have far too much self-respect. I know that although my parents had love for one another, they didn't want to be in a relationship but stayed together for myself and my sister, even though we had discussed it with them and said we would prefer that they separated rather than stay together and fight. They ended up staying together, and are currently going through a horrible divorce after infidelity and harboured resentment that could have been avoided. I wouldn't ever want to put myself, my partner or my children etc in this situation.

I am not a martyr. It's over when people are abusive. Also, when they disrespect me.

Yes I am a martyr when it comes to love I will give you my all. My first bf cheated on me a few times, but I forgave him...the second one was no different...My friends says I'm too forgiving that's why they are abusing me...the third one didn't really cheat or anything but was too childish. Anyways I've learned my lessons. Now I am married for 7 years and still a martyr but I've learned to draw the line, if he cheats on me or abuse me physically or in any way, then I have no choice but to leave him no matter how i love him nor how long we've been together.

Yes I am still a martyr in a way but of course there wouuld always a barrier between love and respect if that is the case. Its ok to be martyr but you should know when to let go so not loose all your respect to yourself. For me, its time to let go of someone if you already give all the understanding, all the bast that you can give just to make things work. If still nothing happen then you sho8uld know that there are things that is not meant to be nad you should learn to accept it or else you will be hurt more. Sometimes love means letting go... and not holding on. It takes two to have a good relationship. In time you will know why things happen.

In this modern days, I still do believe that "martyrs" still do exist. Some maybe fully aware of it while others don't. It's just that maybe others chose to stay because of the reasons you've stated. It's really hard but they prefer that way than to get hurt. (thou truth hurts more) They maybe in the state of denial that's why they still stick around.

Gosh! My fiancee has never cheated cheated on me, he is my first bf and am his first gf, maybe in future but i dont want to think about it. Let me see other people's responses. Oh, am gonna ask my mother about it then i will be back.