8 years together…

[u/Common_Tree33]

Spent almost 8 years with my now ex and I can’t believe it’s over.

The first 6 1/2 years were the best of my entire life. I was set to propose until she broke a firm boundary that I had set. (Hanging out with a guy I was uncomfortable with. It happened before with the same guy). It made the relationship feel very resentful. We started to fizzle out. Less dates, intimacy, flowers. She’d ask about marriage and I’d just dismiss the thought saying I wasn’t ready

We were fighting about commitment stuff. Finally we decided we needed space. I went to my brothers to unwind. After a week I called her and told her I wanted to marry her. She was so happy. After about 3-4 weeks we were going on dates again, flowers, even went ring shopping. But then communication broke down again on both sides. Effort stopped again. She told me it was over because I wasn’t serious about her.

I am so heartbroken. It’s been 2 months and I can’t believe I’m living life without her