“I don't deserve you; you deserve better " is a red flag. Men say this to create an empty challenge, an empty opportunity to change his mind. How often have you gone through hell for a guy who continues to say he doesn't deserve you but expects access to you both physically and emotionally. " I don't deserve you; you deserve better " is a warning. He's telling you that he doesn't intend to be what you need or to provide whatever is necessary for you to feel at peace with your decision to pursue him. The man who says this will break your heart every step of the way to test your tolerance and what he can get away with. The only way to hold him accountable is to walk away for good.”