Two year wasted Two months ago, I finally broke free from my toxic, two-year relationship....

uncalled4 · 56-60, M

I met my crazy narcissist ex right as my divorce was becoming final. What a bad idea that was, because I was so spent and emotionally taxed that I could not fight off her advances and demands. Trauma sure can make us vulnerable.

It takes forever to get rid of a narc. You have to be firm and unflinching(grey rock I guess) and stand your ground 100%.
No real secret, just run with your head down.

ViciDraco · 41-45, M

Some people spend 20 or more years learning the lessons you have in two. It's terrible that you were subjected to a toxic relationship and I how your next one, when or if you feel ready for it, is doubly rewarding to make up for the losses of this one.

QuietEd2019 · 31-35, M

Glad you are free from that now

Northwest · M

Do you have kids together? Jointly own property? Work for him? Have a joint bank account? Share a house? Share a pet?

If none of this applies, file it under "I learned a lesson", see a therapist to make sure it sticks, cut all contact, and don't deal with it.

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PicturesOfABetterTomorrow · 41-45, M

Well good for you.

And you learned something from those 2 years so it was not wasted.

AllycatAD · 26-30

Wow, I feel for you two, I can only hope your lives become much better in the future.

JRVanguard · 26-30, M

Glad you’re free now
You’ll make new memories with better people

uikakarotuevegeta · 26-30

I wanna know his side of the story before making any judgements

ChipmunkErnie · 70-79, M

Not two year totally wasted if you're emerging from the experience stronger, more aware, and ready to make better choices. Stay strong and keep moving forward.

smileylovesgaming · 31-35, F

One day when he is over his alcohol addiction he will regret his decisions he made

benfaltiger004 · 51-55, M

Good step forward to a better life 👍🏽

Convivial · 26-30, F

Beware of the perpetual victim...

fanuc2013 · 51-55, F

Good for you!

YoMomma ·

At least you only wasted two years..

Strictmichael75 · 61-69, M

Am glad you are out of a dangerous situation
You have nothing to be ashamed of
His attitude after you recontacted him is disgraceful, just move on and no more contact with him or his ex

empanadas · 31-35, M

Sorry you were going through so much. Glad you broke free. Never had such a toxic relationship thankfully but i did have to break up with basically the love of my life because she was from a different that her family didnt accept me. It was so tough.. took me years to get back to normal. Had to get back with doing the things i loved to do. Which was one of the reasons i started traveling so much. I hope you a quickly recovery and im rooting for your happiness like always