Why you hurt me and still see yourself as the victim

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Across
  1. 7. They focus on evidence that justifies leaving, rather than confronting their role in the relationship's breakdown
  2. 8. They remember your reaction to the pain while conveniently overlooking their contribution to it
  3. 9. The very intimacy that builds a relationship can be what drives them away
  4. 10. It's easier to blame your expectations then confront the pain their behavior caused
Down
  1. 1. Suddenly you're defending yourself against accusations instead of discussing what hurt them in the first place
  2. 2. Someone's ability to justify their behavior doesn't determine whether your pain was legitimate
  3. 3. Calling their harmful behavior self-protection doesn't erase the pain it caused
  4. 4. The person who contributed to the chaos genuinely believe they were escaping it
  5. 5. Their inability or unwillingness to acknowledge your pain doesn't make it any less real
  6. 6. Their inability to acknowledge the damage doesn't mean it never happened