09/21/2025
💔 My 6-Year Relationship Fell Apart, and I Don’t Know Why I Still Feel Tied to Her 💔
I (26M) was with my girlfriend Gab (25F) for 6 years. During the pandemic, we moved across the country together to be closer to her family. Things weren’t great between us, but I stayed, hoping we could fix it.
Soon after, Gab got pregnant. I wasn’t ready to be a dad, but when our daughter was born, everything changed. It took me time to connect, but now she’s 4 years old, and I love her more than anything in this world.
But the relationship with Gab only grew more toxic. At one point, a friend of mine stayed with us, and later I found out she was intimate with him. After that, she wanted to “take a break” and see other people. I was devastated while she was out meeting other men.
Even when we tried again, things got worse. She controlled me, threatened to keep my child away from me, and emotionally broke me down. I found out she cheated with a coworker in our own car. That was the final straw. She eventually left and is now pregnant with another man’s baby.
I thought I’d never heal, but then I met someone new (26F). She’s kind, supportive, and everything I thought I didn’t deserve. The problem? My ex still tries to pull me back. She says everything I want to hear, and it messes with my mind. Part of me knows I should let go, but another part feels trapped by the years of pain and manipulation.
I want to be there for my daughter and co-parent the best I can, but I don’t know how to free myself from my ex’s grip. Why do I still feel attached to someone who’s hurt me so much?