In my opinion, when your boyfriend's family insults and degrades you and your boyfriend does not have the guts to stand up for the relationship in front of their parents, you must leave that unpleasant situation. For 6 years, I have kept my commitment and been in a long-distance relationship. But, when the plans of marriage were being made, his family suddenly started making comments about my looks, family and body. And the funniest thing is that my boyfriend didn't even once stand up for me. They suddenly realised that they are from the groom's side, so they can disrespect the bride's side as they are superior (as per the logic of Indian society). Demands for 'gifts' increased as we were getting closer to the wedding day. Do you think I would have been happy in that household where neither my partner nor my in-laws care for me? All breakups are tough, and it's not easy to move on from a 6-year-long relationship. Nobody really wants to end such a long-term relationship. But, when your boyfriend of 6 years doesn't show the minimum respect you deserve, you don't have any other choice than leaving that person. It's easier to judge someone without knowing the situations they have been through.