I broke up with him because I slowly realized that what we had wasn’t healthy for me anymore. I kept trying to hold on, hoping things would change, but deep down I knew I was the only one putting in the effort. It started to drain me emotionally, and I felt like I was losing myself just to keep the relationship going. I didn’t leave because I stopped caring—I left because I had to start caring about myself too. Sometimes love just isn’t enough when it’s not balanced, and I deserve something that feels mutual, peaceful, and real.