It was a week last night since I last saw or spoke with my BF of almost 2.5 yrs. After having told him that I will never be ok with him drinking every night and telling him how much I love him, I got out of his truck and he drove away. He said nothing other than "I love you, too" and "Good night".
I was/am sad. But more than that, I am ok. I feel content. Free. And it feels strange. I think I should be feeling more, but I don't. And I don't know why. I love this man dearly. He is so very good to me in so many ways. I would love nothing more than to share my life with him. But he drinks. And I feel stronger about not having that in my life than I do about having him in it.
I almost feel bothered by the fact that I haven't cried at all other than while I was talking to him that night. That this past week I've smiled and joked and gone out with friends, slept soundly, gotten work done and have just felt.. free.
I'm sure it will hit me at some point, but for now, I am ok.
I totally get it, and went through the same thing. It was last October, and I haven't looked back. No regrets.
Enjoy your freedom and bright future :)
I'm in the same boat.. Feel almost guilty for not feeling bad or missing him or sad... It's called being in tune with your gut... Your true feelings... Your intuition of what is right... Own it and enjoy it and be greatful you didn't waste any more time or energy on a relationship you will never be truely fulfilled in. Like in my situation, you can still respect him and see the good in him, but as a whole... Well you know there more out there to complete you. Enjoy!!! ;)
I feel that way too and have posted about it a lot! At times I feel some guilt and pity for my AH, but I thought after more than two decades together, I'd be more of a mess. I don't cry very much over him. I do worry about money and making it on one income, but since you didn't get married or have children with him, you don't have to worry about that. You must be very lighthearted. Good for you!
Congratulations..you are exactly what you said "free" It sounds like you are in the best possible place concerning that relationship. Don't look back:)
Enjoy your freedom and bright future :)