Ive been with my partner 11 years and we have 2 beautiful children together. I stopped loving my partner many years ago and he knows this but we still continue to remain in the relationship because honestly... he's manipulating me to stay. I honestly believe he wants to keep our relationship regardless if im/were unhappy for the sake if others thinking we have the perfect life. My oldest senses the tension at home (youngest is to young to notice). Dp says he loves me but if he did, surely he would let me go. A few months ago i plucked up the courage to leave and found a house within the same area for me and the children and I was open and honest that im leaving, told him where the house is, told him im not taking the children away from you but he turned so mad, for the first time in our relationship i was scared of him. I honestly thought he was going to hurt me (he didn't physically hurt me) he said some horrible things to
Me I can never forget or forgive. Im just so sad and depressed Im looking for another house and im just going leave him at the first opportunity. He says me not being in love with him or not been happy is a pathetic reason for wanting to leave! Has anyone else plucked up the courage to just leave a bad relationship?