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Breakup with a narcissist

User Profile: jve9983
jve9983 December 7th, 2022

Left a toxic relationship with a man who has anger issues, wants me to give him another chance and won't take no for an answer

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User Profile: sunnyWriting4806
sunnyWriting4806 December 7th, 2022

@jve9983

Good for you for being able to take that initiative and make that decision, hoping it'll work out well for you

User Profile: CatzInTheCradle
CatzInTheCradle December 7th, 2022

@jve9983

We’re glad for you that you made that decision for yourself!

He doesn’t get to demand a second chance. That’s not how it works. Stay strong in your beliefs and do what’s right for you.

CatsInTheCradle

User Profile: jve9983
jve9983 OP December 7th, 2022

Thank you! You would think it would be a no Brainer to leave that but I'm still having anxiety and worry about him. He does have ptsd from childhood abuse and major anger issues. About a month ago he told me he didn't want to live anymore.

When he got angry multiple times, he'd throw things, break things, punch holes in walls and say he hoped I died. But yet now that I've finally walked away for good I feel worried he might do something bad. I know it's not my fault but I can't help but feel anxious and sad.

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User Profile: amazingWillow7529
amazingWillow7529 December 10th, 2022

Hi @jve9983 , I just want to let you know that even though a person has mental health issues, may be depressed, or reasoning for their behaviour , does not ever mean that their behaviour is OK.

It is really difficult to break up with someone, let alone a narcissist. I don’t know your situation fully , but Narcissists are great at manipulation. If you are having trouble with maintaining the boundary you have set between you, reach out to a listener. You may even find therapy useful at some point.

I am so glad you have taken the step to keeping yourself safe first, and may you find more and more happiness as new doors open for you.


Willow

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User Profile: GeorgeNazirite
GeorgeNazirite December 8th, 2022

Awesome...that's the safest and wise thing to do the earlier the better. "Prevention is better than cure"