I've been warned... Again and again. I saw the red flags, I ignored them. I tried to make it work, but I didn't like his negative attitude towards me. I didn't want to be his punching bag. I kept him at a distance and when luring me didn't work, he'd scream at me. He quickly learned my triggers and tried to use them all against me. He threw tantrums when he didn't get his way... He blamed me for his rotten and miserable life, when I played no part in it. He tried to make me feel guilty and when controlling me didn't work, he gave it a month to wear me down. When I didn't give into his demands, he didn't want me anymore.

I ran away from him, subliminally. I stayed far, far away from him so he couldn't hurt me. I called to apologize and another woman answered the phone...

I should feel relief. I knew better. Why does it sting?

Narcissist.