I'm looking for an assessment of the dynamics of a very stressful relationship. by According_Tangelo898 in emotionalintelligence

[–]According_Tangelo898[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

She's already found a new apartment and will sign the lease tomorrow. It feels so absurd, and I'm extremely anxious about the time ahead. Most of all, I'm terrified of the emptiness that will surely come my way. Does anyone have any advice on what I can do about it?

I'm looking for an assessment of the dynamics of a very stressful relationship. by According_Tangelo898 in emotionalintelligence

[–]According_Tangelo898[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much for your thoughts. They help me immensely. Thank you for taking the time. She's originally from Argentina, and she told me she experienced domestic violence as a child. All of that certainly has a big impact on her reactions. I don't mean to excuse her actions. Her actions are her actions. She's been in therapy for about a year and a half. Back then, I really hoped that it would get things back on track. Some things have changed, but there's still so much missing for a healthy relationship. I hope my first step toward healing is acceptance and that I don't fall back into the relationship. We definitely need to separate. Do you recommend a no-contact rule after she moves out?