islandgurl: I haven't had much to say on your relationship threads because I don't feel like I'm really qualified to give advice considering all my relationship woes this year. I have been thinking about you, though, and I know that things will work out for you...it's just going to hurt in the meantime.
When I was having so much trouble last winter, xtine recommended a song to me, and I'm going to recommend it to you...it's going to sound very lame and cliché, but trust me, it's very empowering. Listen to "I Will Survive" by Cake. (I suppose you could listen to other versions of it, but Cake's cover has a little different sound to it, and it's excellent for finding your anger and your resolve.)
Take care, sweetie.