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Finally cut the cord and almost better than ok!

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roarfeckingroar · 01/11/2016 14:27

Some of you wonderful people might remember my previous threads. I was with a 'man' who regularly shouted at and insulted me when drunk, definitely had the makings of a drink problem, text my Dad abuse about what a terrible slut whore I am, broke a thousand promises and lied to me and lost all interest in sex despite both being in mid-20s with no health issues. Oh and drunkenly crashed my car, had us kicked out of a shared flat, was horrendous with money, many other things.

I was told to cut my losses by the MN massive and given lots of support. I finally moved out 3 weeks ago and felt utterly bereft at the loss of someone who - when not being a twat - was my best friend. I had another thread then whining and was once again given great support so thank you.

Being an idiot I paid for another month on the flat we used to share as he hadn't found anywhere to go and the tenancy ended yesterday, I finally cleared out the last few belongings of mine after a couple of glasses of wine for courage and said goodbye to that chapter that started so wonderfully but ended with me crying almost daily and feeling ugly and invisible.

But today I woke up feeling brilliant. Calm and free and finally back in control. I've been seeing an awesome new personal trainer over the past two weeks and am again tomorrow evening. My friends have seriously rallied around and work is going well. I'm still only 28 and there is so much future without a miserable, negative, alcoholic child holding me back. I even have a date this evening, although I've no interest in falling into another relationship for a long time.

It's all exciting and I thought it would take so much longer to get to this place. I just wanted to update and say thank you Flowers for giving me the strength and pointing out that yes, he's a monumental thundercunt and I can and will do better.

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issynoho · 01/11/2016 14:30

StarFlowersStar What a lovely message. You've achieved all that AND you have the good manners to come back and say thank you! Your future looks very bright!

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Lostandlonely1979 · 01/11/2016 14:31

Well done. WELL DONE! What a bright future you've secured for yourself.

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BantyCustards · 01/11/2016 14:32

Lovely to read. Glad it has already revealed the benefits of leaving him.

Onwards and upwards

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TheNaze73 · 01/11/2016 17:35

Love this.

Brilliant, upbeat message Flowers

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roarfeckingroar · 01/11/2016 17:39

Thanks !! I'm feeling very upbeat.

First date with a rather lovely seeming chap tonight too...

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Myusernameismyusername · 01/11/2016 18:11

Brilliant! Onwards and upwards x

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roarfeckingroar · 01/11/2016 18:21

Nervous about this date. Having quick glass of wine as I finished work and he's hasn't yet. Central London and I have a book. Eek.

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Hellothereitsme · 01/11/2016 18:34

Just treat the date as a friend. You need time on your own to understand why you tolerated such a waster for a long time. Get out there with your friends and have fun. Good luck.

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FishyWishies · 01/11/2016 18:43

Life's for living roar, and you're doing just that. Don't compromise ever.

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roarfeckingroar · 02/11/2016 08:23

The date was just horrendous. Bad breath, rude, boring, overly fond of his own voice. Ugh just awful.

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GeekLove · 02/11/2016 09:39

See, your QC has been re-calibrated and is working well! Best to avoid the rebound trap and focus on a much-neglected awesome person; yourself!

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hellsbellsmelons · 02/11/2016 10:13

You'll go through loads more toads and frogs before you find your next Prince.
The realities of OLD are horrid and harsh.
There is normally a thread running to avoid the pitfalls.
Think THIS might be it.
But you are now awesome, all by yourself, so no need to rush into anything for now.
Just enjoy your new freedom and singledom!
Well done for getting shot of the alcoholic knob-head.
Onward and upward for you Star

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roarfeckingroar · 02/11/2016 11:34

QC?

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hellsbellsmelons · 02/11/2016 11:44

I'm assuming QC is something like a dick-head radar.
But can't begin to imagine what it stands for?

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roarfeckingroar · 02/11/2016 12:48

Quacking cunt radar? Grin

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JamieVardysParty · 02/11/2016 12:57

I was thinking more along the lines of Quality Control, but I like quacking cunt Grin

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roarfeckingroar · 02/11/2016 14:37

Ohhhhhhhh!!! Yes my twatdar appears to be back on after a dearth of sense. He was dreadful - bad teeth, bad breath, bad chat.

He insisted on finding his private school on the recent league tables because I said I hadn't heard of it...Shock

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fc301 · 02/11/2016 14:59

But on the upside twatdar & thundercunt have now entered my lexicon so you are spreading the joy!!
Well done you, wish you all the best x

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hellsbellsmelons · 02/11/2016 15:05

Oh roar that made me LOL!
He sounds a hoot...???
Keep dipping your toe in. You'll get there
Grin

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roarfeckingroar · 02/11/2016 15:43

Thundercunt is the best word. I'm glad I'm spreading some joy!

He then told me he only skis with people "of his calibre" then started arguing with me about taxation.

I didn't stay much longer.

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fc301 · 02/11/2016 18:39

Clearly a member of the twat skiers brigade then ... good for him.

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roarfeckingroar · 03/11/2016 17:36

Oh god, sorry to be weak but I had a horrendous day at work and I miss him for first time. I know it's just missing familiarity and will not text or call

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RedLemonade · 03/11/2016 17:44

Don't text! Watch the Lego movie instead. I don't know why but it's hilarious and you need distraction!

Also, never forget, THUNDERCUNT!

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AnyFucker · 03/11/2016 17:52

Don't contact him. Talk to us instead. And stay off the booze in case you drunk text him

You have done the absolutely right thing. Flowers

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roarfeckingroar · 03/11/2016 18:18

I'm meeting an old colleague for drinks but I won't contact. Has a positive interim review, first at this company, and I think I'm still more fragile than I thought because I cried at criticism. I never do that at work. Christmas is getting closer too and I feel a bit alone and sad. I'll be ok.

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