
u/Raptor_1865

It cost you nothing to promise everything… future faking.
So many promises about getting married, buying a house, having kids, buying a minivan, growing old together…. He wanted a family. To become a dad, a husband. He wanted to be part of my family… to be part of traditions…
Easy to promise when that’s all it is. Words. But the minute we had to sign the lease to our new place, he ran. The minute he met my family, he didn’t want to be in a family anymore. The minute I asked about a rough timeline, he bailed. “You want marriage and kids….” Yes, that’s what you told me you wanted, remember?
So many lies. So many lies.
A Hard Truth About Loyalty
Life has a way of teaching lessons we never asked for. One of the hardest is realizing that loyalty, respect, and love cannot be forced or earned through sacrifice alone.
You can give your best to someone, stand by them through every storm, and still not receive the same energy in return. Not everyone values relationships the way you do, and that's a reflection of them, not of your worth.
Sometimes, the people we trust the most disappoint us the deepest. But every experience teaches us to set healthier boundaries, value ourselves more, and invest our time in people who genuinely appreciate us.
Protect your peace. Appreciate those who reciprocate. And never let someone else's actions make you question your value.✨
7 months. I still cry. When will I get over the discard, breakup, and just move on?
I’m also scared I won’t fall in love again- not like I was with him.
When an avoidant says “I love you,” it might not mean what you think it means
youtube.comTrust the process. You aren't loss, you're just being redirected..
Core Wounds: Triggered
Doing the work is not for the faint of heart.