You know what? I was a catch when I met my EX, damn it! I was full of energy, sense of purpose, self-love and a zest for life. I had dreams, goals, aspirations and was eager to share my life with him. I loved the idea of happiness and success becoming a joint project. And I couldn't wait to co-create a life together in which we both thrived personally and professionally while constantly evolving into better versions of ourselves.
Evidently, the number one cause for divorce is financial stress. Not infidelity. Go figure. And, yeah, I eventually found out that my EX had cheated on me; but I bet that never woud've happened had financial stress not already done a number on our relationship. Well, maybe. This is what I think really happened; my version.
I guess you could say our split was amicable. Yes, I felt emotionally distraught and confused. But how could I justify anger when my EX approached me so calmly, openly and honestly about his need for change, independence and self-discovery? I couldn’t argue the fact that, when we met, neither of us really believed in the institution of marriage (at least not for us).
