Was love and loyalty not enough anymore?
I loved him deeply, cared for him genuinely, and stayed loyal throughout everything. But one thing that always became an issue between us was physical relationship. He wanted it, but I always made my boundary clear from the very first day that I am not comfortable with physical intimacy before marriage because of my own personal values, ethics, and beliefs. I never judged anyone else for their choices, and I still don’t. I respect everyone’s mindset and relationships. But this was my boundary, and I thought someone who truly loved me would respect it too.
Instead, after years together, I was made to feel like my boundary was a problem. He disrespected me, told me I was incapable of everything, and even said I was only capable of love and care, but he didn’t need love. That sentence still hurts me deeply because love and care were the purest things I gave him. I understand physical compatibility matters for many people, but I still can’t understand how someone can throw away years of emotional connection, respect, loyalty, and genuine love because of one boundary that was honestly communicated from the beginning.