I have been in a really dysfunctional relationship for the past few years. Long story short long-distance partner stringing me along about committing and moving in. A lot of low-level abuse there too.
I am ending it soon.
I have never married or settled with anyone, always had the wrong people for whatever reason.
But I have put a positive spin on it because due to my circumstances I have spent much more time with my Mum than I may otherwise have. We've been on a lot of minibreaks together, she calls in most days, we're very close. This is also beneficial to my Mum as my Dad (they're still married) is a grumpy git who never wants to go anywhere with her.
It's also taught me a bit more about being alone. I've never minded being alone but I did think I needed a relationship to be happy, and I am learning that it isn't always the case-although I do miss intimacy, and I wish I'd have had someone to share financial burdens with!
Has anyone taken positives from adverse situations in this way?