It's emotionally painful, spending every day with your ex': the couples who live with their partners after a breakup
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Michael reflects on his long, complicated relationship with Yanna, noting that despite their struggles, they remain together primarily for their daughter, Roza. Financial constraints have compounded their difficulties, leaving them unable to separate despite their emotional distance. He acknowledges that while he still holds love for Yanna, their romantic connection had been lost for many years due to issues with libido and unresolved conflicts, particularly surrounding financial matters and daily responsibilities.
He expresses a sense of resignation about his relationship with Yanna, stating: 'I haven’t had sex with Yanna in six years, and we argue almost every day but I can’t imagine life without her.' Their cohabitation has become a blend of necessity and routine rather than genuine partnership or romance, highlighting the emotional toll of their long-standing issues and the impacts of external pressures, such as economic hardship.
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