[DsBlu01CivEX]

I definitely agree not to let the new chick help in your decision. I also think that you've really made up your mind about your girlfriend and you're just looking for "approval" (I used approval for lack of a better term at this momment). You should never spend more than 1 day with someone in a relationship if they can't trust you and you can't trust them. Her being so possessive is just holding you back. I wouldn't take into consideration how long the 2 of you have been together. Sure 5 yrs is a long time, but from the sounds of it, never in those 5 yrs has it been a truely healthy relationship for either one of you. You don't need a mother and thats what you're gf is trying to be. If she can't trust you, the she's got to go and you need to find someone that connect with on all levels, not just a physical one. And as for her putting you down, being embarassed about things you do, ect....thats just wrong. Why do you waste your time with someone that treats you this way. No human being should be disrespected in such a way, especially by the person that supposedly "loves" them.