I once posted in this community about an incident with the HVAC repair guy that nearly upended our relationship. (TW b/c there is a description of self harm) We stuck it out since then. Went to couples therapy, etc. It helped for a while, but at some point it ran its course.
Today, we’re worse off than we were before therapy. I’m so exhausted. I feel tense and like I have to walk on eggshells around her. I really thought she was the one, and now I just don’t know what to think anymore.
How do you know when it’s time for things to end? I’m worried it’ll be a terrible mistake to end things, but at the same time, it might be for the best.
Real love is energising, not exhausting. Real love is a continuous partnership, not tense. Real love is unity where you become one person. Together, you lift each other up - you against the world. You share your love, your happiness, your pain, and your dreams.
I think you know what you have to do. It will hurt, but I assure you that time and reflection will ease the pain.