My partner of 12 years and I are getting divorced. I have always known he was insecure and controlling, but am only just realising he was emotionally abusing me all this time with his narcisstic traits. He has now promised to make my life hell.
However, he is not my issue, believe it or not. He is not very intelligent. Manipulative, yes very, but not that clever.
However, we became "friends" with a couple.I was always uncomfortable with them, but didn't know why. They were blatantly jealous of what they perceived to be our happy relationship and large group of friends. They drew us both in and took over our lives, interfered in our relationship and encouraged us to split.
They concentrated all their efforts on me, telling me my partner was playing games, causing crisis and generally making my life hell and holding me back. (all true). They pointed things out to me about his behaviour that I had ignored for years.
When we split they ignored me, helped him 24/7 and completely turned their back on me. I was very confused.They have teamed up with my ex and feel like a formidable force.
They are now asking to meet up, as if nothing's happened. I never want to see them again, and would actually rather meet up with my ex ! I have put them off with an excuse for now, but what can I do. Ignoring them does not feel like an option. I feel this will make them more angry and vengeful. I always feel out of my depth around them.
Any advice please ?
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ifyouregoingthroughhell · 31/10/2015 12:26
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