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Can you please help me justify I did the right thing

29 replies

Lolabray · 20/08/2021 13:11

My relationship has recently ended.

The reasons are:

Been together 3.5 years the relationship was not heading anywhere
Did not live together as had separate children
No plans for the future
He is not divorced and won’t get one (his prerogative and no pressure from me)
He has always been a drinker preferring Sunday all day sessions with his mates to doing stuff with me(which is fine)
No time together spent as children/friends/pub took place
The drinking has got a lot worse lately going out 3 times a week / couldn’t go for one / stayed all night
His ex created issues / was still needy
He shouted at me about an issue whilst I was at work-that could have been dealt with calmly at home
Accusations made up about me which were untrue (I accept I have been in the wrong on some parts)

For me that was the final straw and boundaries crossed.

It is very hard to end something. My feelings for him had been slowly slipping away due to not being heard and unfortunately no changes moving forwards

OP posts:
Flyinggeese1 · 20/08/2021 17:12

There is not one single redeeming feature there OP!

heyday · 21/08/2021 05:49

You've made your decision based on the overall feel of the relationship. You know it wasn't going anywhere and for that reason, you ended it. Own your decision now - close the door and start to move on with your life.

ShingleBeach · 21/08/2021 08:30

Sorry: if he had time to be drunk with his mates 3 times a week and all day at weekends, that is time he could have prioritised for you.

He wants a prop. Alcohol, you to make him feel like someone and mop up his tears.

Where does that leave you?

You don’t need permission to leave. He is not focussing on either a present or a future with you, or if he is he is not putting any work or care into it.

Reclaim your life and don’t look back.

Mum4Fergus · 21/08/2021 08:36

You don't need justification, from us or anyone else. You are an adult and you made a choice (the right choice I'd say but that doesn't really I). Your choice should be respected.

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