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My fiance said my love was fake.

And now things aren't the same.

He sounds fake.

Trigger warning mentions of abuse.

My significant other and I have been together for almost eight years now.

We have two children.

We have a great relationship in all other aspects other than him being insecure.

I'm not sure how much more I can take. His insecurities have really had a big impact on my mental health. By the way, this comes from no following 85, and if you want to submit your own stories, go to the R slash okay story time separate it. I'm Sophia. I'm Carly. And we're here to give good advice goofily, but we don't have all the answers. We only know what we do, so let us know what you would do in the comments. And OP says, I have previously lived in a long-term relationship that was harmful, so this behavior is really triggering for me. I know he is much different from my ex, and I know the red flags to look out for. I also know what he's doing is not okay. And my S.O. openly admits to his wrongdoing.

He acknowledges how wrong. know the red flags to look out for. I also know what he's doing is not okay, and my S.O. openly admits

to his wrongdoing. He acknowledges how wrong his behavior is and ends up in a cycle with guilt and shame,

which causes him to have an even lower self-esteem. It breaks my heart. He's currently getting assessed

for autism. Our child has been diagnosed, and he shows many signs. He's also started taking anxiety

medication and is waiting on a referral for a therapist. He really is trying to put in the work. However,

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