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How can I break free? I know I will not get stronger unless he is not in my life.

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Question - (3 March 2011) 2 Answers - (Newest, 4 March 2011)
A female United States age 30-35, anonymous writes:

I've let my relationship consume me. I let him abuse me for two years now, and now that I've distanced myself from, he's decided to start changing. I know he can't change over night, and I'm starting to get back to my old self.

I broke up with him, but he's been such a huge part of my life for so long, it's hard to completely cut him off. I try so hard every day to not take him back. He tells me he loves me every day.

I don't want him completely out of my life because I don't know how to do it without him. But I know that if he is even in my life just a little, I'm not going to be any stronger. How do I not break his heart, because I do care about him, and my own heart, while still maintaining my freedom and independence?

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A female reader, TrustInYou United States +, writes (4 March 2011):

TrustInYou agony auntDear Anonymous,

When you say that he abused you, do you mean physical? If so, I understand why you kind of want to let him go. The question is, do you still love him enough to hold on and see the new guy he is trying to become? It seems like he is changing for you. Give it a week or two. If you feel hurt or afraid of him at all, you may want to let go, for good.

~Tried my best,

TrustInYou

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A female reader, anonymous, writes (4 March 2011):

I think you need to take a deep breath...and...hold it..

now, feeling calm SNAP OUT OF IT!

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