[iamn0b0dy]

Hi everyone.

I am new here.

I have just (as in 30minutes ago) left my partner of 5 years.
I could really use some advice or possibly anything that could make me feel better about doing so.

I am happy to give any information.

[eskielover]

If you left your partner of 5 years, there must have been some very good reasons.......I would focus on those good reasons & know that you did the right thing for yourself.

I left my husband of 33 years.....5 years ago & honestly never looked back & never regretted leaving for even a moment. It was the best thing I ever did in my life even though I walked away from everything I owned & moved 2100 miles away to a place where I didn't know anyone. I had no family other than our daughter......so it was no big deal to just pick up & leave.

Focusing on the big picture & your reasons for leaving keeps it completely in perspective.....don't allow your emotions to take over.....keep the big picture & your logical reasons for leaving in the forefront of your mind.

[Leed]

Eskie is right. I threw away 26 years of marriage because he was an emotionally & mentally abusive creep. He only hit me once, but that was one time too many. He had called me names too many times and I'd had enough so I divorced him and NEVER regretted it. It felt like a ton of bricks had been taken off my shoulders. I never felt so good in my life!!

Your user name says "Iamnobody" and THAT'S NOT TRUE!!! You ARE someone and you are SPECIAL. God made you and He doesn't make junk! You are a diamond in the rough like us all -- but you ARE special. And you belong --- you belong anywhere you go!!! And you belong HERE too. You are part of the Psych Central family. Never let anyone tell you that you are "nobody" because that's a lie. ALWAYS know that you are special because God made you that way!

Take care and please stay with us and keep posting. Hugs, Lee

[Big Mama]

Hey. Nice to meet you. I am glad you joined us here. We are like a huge family. I have issues w/ my H (Husband) and only wish I had the nerve to leave. I'm still at that torn part do I stay or do I go. Anyway be strong and feel free to lean on us here at PC. Dump your feelings, ask for advice, just say whats on your mind, it's also a relief to help others in your position. Again we are glad to have you here. Best of luck and remain strong.

[Chattygirl]

You are absolutely 'somebody' ! You're a member of Psych Central -part of this group! You are one of God's children-You are somebody who is special!

I left my husband of 32 years and moved to England in 1999 and it was the best thing I ever did in my life. No one should ever be trapped in a relationship that isn't working. I don't know what your reasons for leaving were but certainly you gave it thought before you left a 5 year relationship.

Keep people in your life who truly love you, motivate you, encourage you, enhance you, and make you happy. If you know people who do none of these things, let them go. Find people to replace them with who do these things. HUGS!