Originally Posted by
Paintbaby 
His brain is a dark and twisted place, and it is becoming clear to me how badly I was manipulated during our relationship. I also recently learned that he was trashing me to his ex whenever we had issues, so add gross disloyalty to the mix and there's a situation I am MORE than happy to be free of!
Addictions can be conquered, character flaws not so much.
Or are addictions the result of character flaws? Can you separate them? I don't know if I can.
You sound resigned, as acceptance as set in? That's good
