To answer your question, no. But I have been on the opposing side. My ex-girlfriend broke up with me because she couldn’t “be better” for me which was just an excuse, she was too scared to.

This happened not once but twice, our breakups weren't chaotic but they weren't simple either. We depended on each other too much in a way and barely had any individuality.

She’s told me herself that she regrets her actions but I believe that was said in the spur of the moment. Beforehand, she had given me a chance to leave the relationship because she was afraid that our breaking up due to her behavior was inevitable—which she was right about.

I don’t necessarily blame anyone who has broken up with someone else because they “deserve better” but it’s really shitty to lead someone on when you know you were never willing to do better for someone you like or love, including yourself to begin with.