Susie Monaa month agoFor 13 years, I believed I had a partner who loved me just as much as I loved her. But looking back, it’s become clear that I was being used. I came from an unhealthy family dynamic. My parents stayed together, but their relationship was marked by constant conflict, and I witnessed my mom endure a lot. I promised myself I’d never let my future wife experience the same struggles, and I worked hard to be the kind of husband who would protect, love, and support. When I met my wife, I poured everything into our relationship—care, protection, and unconditional love. I shielded her from her family when necessary, trying to give her everything I thought a partner should. I never realized she wasn’t giving as much in return. She was content with the life I built for us, while I sought emotional stability from her—something I was craving after my childhood. As time went on, she got a stable job, and eventually, she found someone else who she deemed "better." She replaced me without a second thought. There was no effort to fix things, no discussions about our issues. Instead, she used minor arguments from years ago as excuses to leave. I begged her to reconsider, to see how much I loved her and how far I’d go to make her happy. But then she said something that I could never fix: she wasn’t attracted to me anymore and had started looking elsewhere. For so long, I thought she had a good heart. Now I realize I was wrong. She left as soon as she found security, moving on to someone new without hesitation. While she’s out enjoying life with her new boyfriend, I’m left trying to pick up the pieces of a life I thought we were building together. Despite feeling betrayed, I’ve kept the true reason for our separation to myself. I don’t want to engage in drama or speak ill of her. But deep down, I hope she faces the consequences of her actions one day. For now, I’m focusing on protecting myself and healing. It’s hard to watch her move on so easily while I’m left to rebuild from the pain she caused.139
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