I have posted previously about my current relationship which is abusive.
I'm still in the process of ending it and am now thinking towards the future. My previous relationship was dysfunctional and he was a compulsive gambler. So I've never had a normal loving adult relationship.
In hindsight there were red flags screaming at me from day one with current P. I chose to ignore them. He isn't a gambler and was careful with money etc... all opposite to what I'd experienced with dd father.
So the question is...
Once I'm ready to start dating (next year at the earliest) how do I protect myself from further disastrous relationships? Self esteem has always been a massive issue for me although I am confident in some areas of my life.
I still feel pretty empty and gobsmacked by what has happened to me.
I'd like to also hear from anyone who is now happy and content after coming out the other side.
Thank you in advance
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How to move forward from previous dysfunctional/abusive relationships
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knowledgeispower · 08/03/2014 15:49
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