[Several responses are typing, scrutinized and ultimately deleted for being too emotionally vulnerable or too mean. That's the problem with texting for a more emotionally heavy conversation, it's easier for him to not say what immediately comes to mind, which means he actually has to think about it.]
no subject
I know, I know.
I'm trying to be better. About the way I am.
[Angry and nasty, especially when he's hurt.]