Hi Discombobulated2022,
So far, so bad is all I can say in response to your question. When I first met my future husband, he seemed easy going, polite, considerate and caring. It was like seeing Dr. Jeckle and Mr. Hyde in person living with my husband, and while I don’t live with him anymore, we still visit because I haven’t figured out where to go from here yet. But he has not changed for the better despite the distance. He holds grudges like nobody’s business, and every time I visit, he mocks me and belittles me-even online. He does everything he can to knock out my self confidence. Thankfully, I have an Advocate Who helps me when I pray to Him. Make plans on what to do without him in your life, sweetie. Also, work on your confidence by doing things that have merit in your opinion. By doing them, it will increase your self confidence. Be sure not to tell anyone who has belittled you in the past what you do in that regard, so they can’t ‘steal the oil’, so to speak. Blessings.