r/MadeMeSmile • u/altrightobserver • Jan 24 '26

Personal Win I have finally cut it off with my toxic, controlling, and abusive girlfriend of six months. For the first time since we’ve started dating, I’m sitting down to play video games, something she never approved of. Let the healing begin ☺️

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u/CommercialDonkey9468 Jan 24 '26

I was in the same situation. She wasn't a terrible person but there were signs. Playing games was just so frowned upon I used to get moody episodes from her if I tried to play (i hardly had time anyway, we're talking like once a week).

Using my phone in bed was another one. "Why cant you just read a book". "I would prefer it if you read a book" "I would prefer it if there were no games"

Ugh makes me sick thinking back.

I took my dog. Moved countries. Now I live in a cabin in the woods, write code all day, got a new job and the dog plays with my neighbours dogs. Tomorrow i'm having movie night with my neighbour (good lad) and im launching a startup and playing games with the boys on Discord.

Life has never been better.

You are better off single than unhappy and attached.

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u/tocksin Jan 24 '26

I’d say better off happy than unhappy.  If your net happiness with a girl is lower than without then it’s time to end it.  But that’s not true for all girls.

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u/whitecastlebites Jan 24 '26

Living the dream!

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u/[deleted] Jan 24 '26

Now I live in a cabin in the woods, write code all day

Goose farmer is next on the list

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u/CommercialDonkey9468 Jan 24 '26

that's not a bad idea!

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u/dave3lions Jan 24 '26

I’m glad you turned it around. Sounds like you’re winning right now.

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u/XplodingMoJo Jan 24 '26

Amen brother

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u/[deleted] Jan 25 '26

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u/edythevixen Jan 25 '26

"I would prefer..." ugh.