Mistakes Were Made
It is hard to believe it has been several years since the discard. I never would have imagined being in that situation, ever. But it was a repeated lesson I have finally learned from. In past relationships, I was used and taken advantage of. I had zero boundaries.
I know that a person will show their true self, and it is my fault that I ignored all those red flags; trust me, there were many!
When a person wants to know everything there is to know about you yet reveals little about themselves, be the better person and walk away.
The fast-moving relationship, yeah, ignored that too.
We encounter many life lessons; this one is one of the toughest.
The toxic person in our life gained trust and knew how to manipulate.
They put on a good show.
They love chaos! Purposely start an argument so you get upset. A person who genuinely loves and respects you will not do that; they will work the problem out with you, not walk away.
The narcissist is incapable of love. We love the person we thought they were, but we must remember that the most important person to love is ourselves.
You were always there for them, but were they ever truly there for you?
What you offered them was never enough; they raised the bar higher.
Anything they did for you came with strings attached.
They never appreciate what you do for them. My ex took me for granted, never felt bad about it, no apologies. Just bread crumbs in hopes that the mistreatment would be forgotten.
Before they discard you, they act indifferent, yet want friendship. They only want something from you to continue their twisted game.
Why would you want to be friends with someone like that?
The big lesson: You deserve better! Once you understand all the Red Flags, your gut instinct will never be ignored again.
This was not your fault.
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