What can I learn from this relationship?

I can learn to follow my gut. There were inklings all along that he was a man of many words and few actions. In the future I will listen to that voice and not take lightly my instincts. If something seems off and I ask about it, if clear answers are not given, that means something.

I have learned that I deserve to put myself and my children first. Always.

I have learned that I need to be dependent on myself. Financially, especially. Even though we did not share money, I felt relief thinking I would soon have dual income. It was a comforting feeling. Now that possibility is gone I feel unstable and insecure financially. I need to feel secure in myself financially somehow.

I have learned that when my good friend and parents are concerned about a mate, there is generally something to think about. These are people who only want the best for me. As outsiders, they can see things from afar that I can’t when I’m so close in.