Dating a toxic man is slowly realizing you’ve started apologizing for things that never needed an apology, overexplaining simple feelings, and feeling anxious before bringing up even the smallest issue because somehow every conversation turns into your fault.
The hardest truth you'll face as a woman is realizing that a man can stay with you for years without ever truly choosing you.
He can enjoy your company, your body, your loyalty, and still never step into the role of making you his life partner.