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relationshipEnding a nearly four-year relationship
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Ended a nearly four-year relationship to escape pain

I ended a nearly four-year relationship to escape pain, but still miss her. We dealt with many problems together, but bitterness became the defining characteristic of our relationship.

What I wish I knew
"I wish I had recognized the bitterness sooner and taken action to address it before it was too late."
If I could tell you one thing
"Don't wait until it's too late to address relationship problems, take action early on to prevent them from escalating."
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Clear regret.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
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