I have settled. Regretted it many times. Still trying to get out of it. I may be wrong, but if you feel like you're settling for less than you deserve, then maybe you are.
NewLunatic, I know what you mean, because I've been through that. And I got out. Now I'm just trying to decide between two evils.
And I also hope that everything works out for you, it's a tough situation with many sides to it.
CRAZY_VENUS, I'm trying to cope, yep. I don't believe in "ideal" life, though, I'm not 14, you know... As far as your choice between two evils- sometimes you do not have to do it, sometimes it is possible to find the third way, but it takes thinking outside the box. And that's what I wish you :)))