A girl shared how she broke up with her boyfriend because they wanted different things out of their lives.
Here is the story:
I’m 26 and have recently finished my education. I’m looking forward to a fruitful career, travel and growing as an individual.
I was dating a guy for about two years. He is my age. He’s smart, kind (At least I thought he was) and very close to his family. And a family is exactly what he wanted with me. He wanted us to get married and have children.
I’m open to the idea of marriage, but in about 10 years from now. I’m not ready for something like that yet. And I never want kids. My ex was insistent that we get married. I kept telling him I wasn’t ready. But two weeks ago, he proposed to me with a ring.
I told him in no uncertain terms that I do not want to get married. He got upset and accused me of not loving him. I called him out on his emotional blackmail and told him that if he had any respect for me, he wouldn’t try to pressure me. We argued and I walked out.
The next day I called him and asked to see him. When he came over I explained to him as patiently as I could we could no longer be a couple. He cried, called me selfish and told me I would never find anyone like him. I got annoyed and told him “well I hope not.”. He stormed out.
His dad called me the next day and told me to reconsider. I hung up on him. Even my own mom fails to understand why I broke up with him. She told me this is what all women want – a man who wants to get married and start a family. I told her she was insane and she needed to mind her own business.
Thankfully, I have landed a job that takes me overseas. I can finally get away from these people.