Damn - that's harsh. I remember my ex walking away after 25 years of marriage. I kept waiting for the phone call, the text, the email - the..... ANYTHING! Nope - nothing. He walked away - I've never spoken another word to him. Strange how some people can do that...

You did what you thought was what needed to be done at the time. I am sure it was hard, regardless.

Hang in there

Harsh, painful, devastating, excruciating.....

I am so sorry.

Yes, hang in there, lonelygal.

The pain will lessen. You will smile again.

Sending gentle hugs.

just curious

did you mean it?
or were you hoping he'd express something loving or compassionate?

or maybe both at once?

I think he probably just said "fine" wanting the same reaction you probably wanted by telling him you no longer wanted to see him, expecting a certain "need you back" reaction. All that does is show his maturity level. If he caused you pain then all you can do is take some time for yourself and build YOU back up. Things will be better.

Wow,i had a similar experience on Friday. The love of my life of 10 years signed the divorce papers and hasnt looked back. My heart goes out to you.

Thank you all !
I expected him to at least say sorry ! he does not seem to be, nor answerable for his actions.

In fact he probably did not want to have any guilt for hurting me and walking off so he says he is not responsible.

I told him clearly that he is responsible even if I hold no grudges, it's his decision and he needs to own it.

What I expected was some remorse, some empathy maybe not in this relationship but as the friend he was long before this started.

In fact I never said that I do not want to see him with anger, just with a deep pain !

I don't understand either, how someone we have considered a best friend, family member, true love--can just turn a switch and become cold and unfeeling (at least, that's been my experience with my stbx)--but given your ex's response,walking away and deciding not to keep putting yourself in that situation seems to be the best thing to do to take care of yourself.

(((HUGS)))

leaving someone with parting words that are a criticism, or laying a guilt trip doesnt usually end with softness, no

but look on the bright side, he didnt fight back

walking away saying "fine" might have been the nicest option he could muster, given the circumstances

leaving someone with parting words that are a criticism, or laying a guilt trip doesnt usually end with softness, no

but look on the bright side, he didnt fight back

walking away saying "fine" might have been the nicest option he could muster, given the circumstances

leaving someone with parting words that are a criticism, or laying a guilt trip doesnt usually end with softness, no

but look on the bright side, he didnt fight back

walking away saying "fine" might have been the nicest option he could muster, given the circumstances

JoyRide means it and I agree with her.

Don't expect a reaction. It is painful but remember that expectations often lead to future resentments. Be well.

He's depressed trust me

Thirdeye , not so sure. he is the one who decided to end the relationship although he still wanted me to hang on and meet him when he needed me.
He is busy with his life, it's me who is left standing on the crossroads.
He does not even feel he did anything wrong so why should he be depressed.