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WIBU to just ghost an emotionally abusive boyfriend?

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revengeofthegoodgirl · 16/05/2025 22:37

For the past 13 months I've been involved with somebody who turned out to be an emotionally abusive dick. Jealous, hugely insecure, trying to "dim my light" constantly and bring me down a peg or two to make himself feel more of a man / less inadequate. His own brother said he's a narcissist and whilst idk about that he definitely has a disordered personality.

Love bombing. Negging. Intermittent reinforcement. Triangulation. Stonewalling. Gaslighting. Just about every emotionally abusive behaviour you can think of, he's squeezed it all into a year. I have been miserable.

I deluded myself into thinking I was in love with him but woke up this morning and had a spontaneous wake-up call. This is ridiculous and I'm done.

So, my AIBU..

I want to leave him with a dose of head-fuck in return for all of the upset and he has caused me, and I know this will bother him more than any 'dumping speech' I dole out.

I will be seeing him on Monday, unavoidable. My plan is to be total sweetness and light, cheerful and engaging, have him think we're fine, leave on a positive note then as I walk away I'm going to block him on everything and never speak to him again.

Not the nicest way to end things but is it unreasonable in these circumstances? I don't think I owe him an explanation, do I?

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TheLurpackYears · 17/05/2025 09:25

I'd start from the assumption that he will be as abusive post relationship as he currently is.
Make if clear in writing that the relationship is over and that you will be ending any communication with him . Then block. Keep sccreenshots/ recordings ect of all his contact after that.
Good luck and stay safe.

Gotback · 17/05/2025 09:29

Don't meet him on Monday. Just tell him today that it's over and block him. As others have said, though, be prepared for him to turn up at your door to argue about it. He sounds the type.

user2848502016 · 17/05/2025 09:33

I think you’re better off just telling him, then block him. If you block him without saying anything you’re going to be worrying he’s going to turn up at your house/work looking for you, or contacting your friends or family

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