I 25F dated my ex 26M for almost 4 years He started off sweet but slowly turned controlling He mocked my dreams didn’t like my friends and always found a way to make me feel like the problem If I spoke up I was nagging If I cried I was too sensitive

He cheated I forgave him He promised it was a one-time mistake It wasn’t He kept lying and blaming me for everything

One day I had enough I left quietly No drama just peace Blocked him moved out started over Now I have a job I love I travel and I actually feel happy again

But now he’s telling mutual friends I abandoned him That I’m cold for cutting him off Some even say I should’ve stayed friends with him

Sometimes I feel guilty But then I remember how much I lost trying to hold that relationship together

So AITAH for walking away without giving him another chance For finally putting myself first Maybe I’m the villain in his story But I’m finally the main character in mine