I recently ended my 1yr relationship due to feeling exhausted mentally and emotionally every day. For weeks I thought it was me like a hormonal imbalance, maybe I am incapable of love and long term relationships. But once I asked for space from my partner I immediately felt lighter and at peace.
Once I realized having time apart with no communication made me feel an ounce like myself again, I realized it was the relationship.
He had a traumatic childhood which left major scars and insecurities as you'd expect. But he doesn't believe in therapy and won't go. I had made the suggestion a few times throughout the relationship. His inability to regulate his emotions and negative thoughts consistently came between us and made the relationship so hard.
So I felt I had to leave.
Would you have done the same?
