I read so many threads on here where people are struggling in a relationship for lots of reasons and feel scared to start over, again for lots of very valid reasons.
I wanted to quickly share my story because I was in an unhappy relationship (no drama other than we'd grown apart). I didn't think I could afford to leave my ex and worried about being lonely as my kids were older with one in uni and one in college.
I did it.
I told my ex that I was done one day and he moved out very quickly. Turned out that he'd been expecting it because he knew I was unhappy but he thought I'd leave it until my youngest was 18 and had left college.
Fast forward two years and I have an amazing partner who I love and who loves me. I've moved into his home with him and every day I wake up and think how lucky I am to be where I am living the life I am.
I almost convinced myself that it was ok to settle but I didn't and I genuinely believe that no one should. It might not be easy but for me, it was so worth it.