I have in the past been irritated by female friends who have tolerated appalling behaviour from their husband/lover saying they do it because " I love him".
Well I loved Steve and I've been very hurt by his treatment of me. I didn't stay because I loved him, I stayed because I knew he wouldn't cope if left alone. But I have reached th e point where I cannot carry I any more.
He has very determinedly tried to destroy everything I love, he claims my cooking is dreadful as he knows I enjoy cooking. He tried hard to stop me seeing my family, making friends, socialising, crafting, anything in fact that I enjoy.
Of course he is now claiming to be confused and heartbroken because I'm leaving
