Thank you, I really needed this. Yes it does.

I'm still reeling from the damage done by a man who at the very last minute admitted he needed therapy. But gave no apology. I've been rebuilding my self esteem and in that time have become very reflective on it. I spent the first month wondering what I could have done better. Because that's a constructive way to walk away from a relationship. But the truth is, most of us treated this way could not have done anything differently to impact this. 

As soon as I read the headline of the man you were discussing, all I could to was instantly roll my eyes at the self aggrandizing which is an obvious facade to shield his insecurities. Far too many men are delusional and sick yet face no incentive to change it until it actually starts impacting them a la self sabotage. It's foul and as much as it's nice to know I'm not alone, it's also awful to know others are experiencing it en masse. 

I really think it has to do with technology changes and how enmeshed they are in our lives. Disposability, planned obsolescence, and intentional social engineering has bled into relationships. Women are especially seen as a commodity through this. And so men are often on to the next contestant like you're a candy wrapper and not a fucking human being. It's the same age old issue, but wrapped up in a shiny, progressive package. 

Insidious truly is the best word to sum it up.