I also have learned its better to be alone and lonely that be, used, mistreated, abused, confused, taken for granted. I have a black eye that is almost 4yrs old as a reminder (the dr. said its a pool of blood and may never go away) that I don't deserve to be mistreated in any way!

I have learned it is better to be by yourself then to be with someone who does not treat you well or respect you. i have learned that surround yourself with positive people , and caring about others , respecting others often brings good people and good things my way. We only have one life to live.. don't waste it with people that are toxic to you or don't respect you.. it is never worth it... no matter how much you might care about them, there is someone out there who will care about you and respect you.

Update to everyone, he had cheated on me and we had called things off May 8th.he will be moving out soon.

sounds very much like a toxic relationship, a proper relationship is 2 people both pushing or pulling in the same direction, my view is your going to be better off without him, hes dragging you down,when you need to bounce up, but its easy for me to tell you what to do, the decision has to be youyr , and yours only, please let me know what you decide and keep in touch , keep strong

No Dawn you don't. Now that it is a lesson learned,i pray that your reminder fades away