Very very long time lurker but decided to make a profile today. I was recently dumped out of the blue by my partner with whom I’ve never had an argument with as well, and who was sending me nice messages the day before he dumped me over email. Refused to see me in person or even talk on the phone. Called me dramatic for asking for answers. This whole Joe thing really resonates. It’s been almost a month since the deed and I’m heavily depressed. Just three days before dumping me, he was saying all these things he’d like to do together over the summer etc., but once he sent that email to me, it was a total 180. It was really devastating. I can’t even imagine if someone pulled this with me right before a wedding.
I wouldn’t be surprised if my ex had someone lined up just like Joe had Anna. I’d be interested to know if Joe had a recent breakup right before Nims, too, because people like this almost never changes their behaviours. I learned that I was lined up days after he broke up with his ex of two years, and that girl was lined up shortly after he parted ways with another ex of four years. During a panic attack on the day of being dumped, I even let one of these girls know that we were all treated this way by this man. Maybe not the best idea but I thought it was at the time - I personally would’ve been thankful to know if I were dating a Joe early on so that I can save myself before being tossed away last minute, especially when things were “fairytale.”
I do feel bad for Niomi - it seems like it took her really long to get through the denial stage and reach anger. However, she does have the money and friends and fan base who help her get through this. A lot of people who go through heartbreak during this pandemic don’t have this kind of community and support. I almost envy her. Regardless, being in a very similar boat in terms of possibly blindsided by this man she utterly adored, I’m rooting for her but girl really needs to acknowledge her privileges and potentially seek help for her unhealthy eating habits. My breakup had brought up my ED again and as much as I’d rather not address that and let myself wither, I’m crawling to the doctor. I really hope she notices (if she’s any similar to me) that her healthy eating habits might actually be self punishment and a manifestation of massive depression.