Hello. So, just recently I (f27) broke up with my ex (m29). We were in a F+ relationship with set rules for around 4 years. We both wanted a closed relationship, not involving any other people. (Basically like a demo version of a relationship) I broke up with him, because I was increasingly getting unhappy with this relationship, he had very manipulative tendencies by putting me down and over critizing me. Plus he never was loyal to me.

What really sticked to me was: the one reason, why he never really wanted to turn this into an official relationship with me was, he thought he would miss out on experience and would be able to find somebody better than me (more attractive). He was not sure, if he could show me off to his friends and family. He wants me back though, because I have other qualities (loyal, low bc) and he thinks he will never ever find somebody in this day and age with these qualities.

I honestly dont want him back. He was my first relationship ever, all my first times I had with him so I entered this relationship quite naive and inexperienced.He introduced me into RedPill. But I can't even imagine getting into a relationship ever again in my life. I just feel, I will always be an afterthought to men.

I really wanted to post this here on this particular sub, since you guys have a different view on men and dating than any other more "feminist" or "liberal" sub.