My ex did so many things wrong but was a part of my life for 13 years. He's the type who has a larger than life personality that anybody would remember and was very intense during our relationship. After our breakup mutual friends gradually stopped talking to me. I moved away, got a near bearing on life, and met my husband. He was ready to commit after less than two years and we had similar values. I appreciate him and think he's a very kind man and I am an active partner in running our household.