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- I always ran back to the same ex, calling her my backup plan. She’s now engaged to someone else, and I learned how toxic I am. (newsbreak.com)
Toxic Cycle with an Ex
In my youth, I dated a woman who seemed perfect. However, her devotion made me uneasy, leading me to constantly break up with her and return. I used her as a safety net to avoid loneliness.
Missed Opportunities
Despite her love and patience, I remained blinded by an unrealistic idealization of relationships. I found excuses not to commit to her and jumped into other relationships. Each time I failed in those other relationships, I would return to her, only to repeat the cycle.
Realization and Loss
Eventually, she grew tired of my games and distanced herself. I realized I was not okay with being alone and that I had taken her for granted. I reached out to her, but she had moved on and was now engaged to someone else.
Lessons Learned
Losing her was devastating, but it taught me a valuable lesson. I learned to appreciate opportunities and not to take chances for granted.
It’s better to regret taking a risk than to wonder what could have been. I am grateful for the ex who showed me the importance of valuing prospects and not playing games in relationships.