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[–][deleted] 9 insightful - 1 fun9 insightful - 0 fun10 insightful - 1 fun -  (2 children)

Oh yeah. It was my first, and so far, only relationship. I met this woman online who shared similar ideals, and I decided she was the one, because idiot me just haaad to be in a relationship right then.

She was childish and demanded too much of my time. She suffered clinical depression, but would use suicidal threats for manipulation. I was never sure what was suicidal ideation or just her blackmailing me, but I stayed because I was afraid she'd actually do it if I left.

I finally stopped giving a fuck when she said the most hateful things to me over a screenshot I took of one of our conversations. It was over after that, although she did make an attempt to get me back.

I was in this relationship for about 6 years. Was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis right before it began. The stress of it all made it worse. I wish I had ended it when she first threatened to kill herself because she thought I ghosted her when I didn't respond right away to an email she sent at 3am. (Fuck me and my need for sleep!)

[–]reluctant_commenter 5 insightful - 1 fun5 insightful - 0 fun6 insightful - 1 fun -  (1 child)

I had a similar experience. It took me a while to recover from, and honestly I could still spend some more time processing it. I hope you're doing okay now!

[–][deleted] 4 insightful - 1 fun4 insightful - 0 fun5 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

I've been out of the relationship for over a year, and I still beat myself up for not making better choices. I am doing better in the stress and anxiety department though. I'm just glad we were unable to move in together.