The BuzzFeed Community shared heartbreaking personal accounts detailing the shocking moments when they realized their partners were drastically different than they believed. Stories ranged from discovering a lack of support in times of medical crisis to uncovering long-term substance abuse issues not revealed before marriage, to facing disrespect regarding emotional responses. These narratives highlight the crucial importance of empathy and honesty in relationships, showcasing how the facade of love can mask deeper issues, leading to eventual disillusionment and heartbreak.
When I came home from being hospitalized for bilateral pulmonary embolisms. I was on two different blood thinners and needed to be super careful. I asked him to bring down the Christmas decorations from the attic for me, seeing as our attic stairs were steep and narrow. He refused. I did it myself. The person I married made me feel adored and respected. The person I divorced lacked empathy and was full of contempt.
Five months into our marriage, he was in the middle of a custody battle for his son from a previous relationship. His ex wanted him to get drug tested. No problem, right? He tested positive for cocaine. Turned out he'd been using benzos and coke on and off for over 15 years. Never disclosed that before we got married because he thought I wouldn't marry him. Ya think? We stayed married for eight years. After the cocaine, it was fentanyl. After the fentanyl, it was meth. He'd get sober but couldn't stay sober, and then he'd just lie to me about his drug use.
Probably two days ago, when he told me that I was the reason women shouldn't be president because we always put emotions before thinking - all because I found out it would probably cost about $600 to fix my radiator fan, and I loudly exclaimed, 'What the fuck? I don't have $600!' Too emotional, no rational thinking, apparently.
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