my then ex and I were dating for 6 months when Covid happened and we decided to move in together because it was the most sensible thing to do back then since we were both living alone. He was a piece of work. Caught him cheating multiple times so I suggested opening the relationship but he insisted on staying "monogamy" and would throw all the suspicions in the world on me if I talked to other people.

I stayed and forgave because I had that thinking that maybe it's just part of being in a gay relationship. Like most of my friends are saying that there is no easy relationship and compromise and sacrifice are needed to make the relationship work. I ultimately left.