Men Who've Been In Toxic Relationships With Women, Tell Me The Moment You Knew Something Was Wrong

Julia Corrigan
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We hear a lot about women dealing with toxic male partners, and much less frequently about the inverse. But women are just as capable of being toxic as men are. So, men: if you've been in a toxic relationship with a woman, I want to hear about the moment you knew something was wrong.

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A man in a black tuxedo stands next to a bride in a lace wedding dress and veil, smiling
A man in a tuxedo with a white rose boutonniere stands beside a smiling bride in a lace wedding dress and veil. They appear to be in a formal indoor setting
A man in a tuxedo with a white rose boutonniere stands beside a smiling bride in a lace wedding dress and veil. They appear to be in a formal indoor setting

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Perhaps you noticed that she pretty much only ever talked about herself and her problems, and shut down if you tried to talk about yours. What was that like?

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Person with a serious expression, wearing a button-up shirt and striped tie, stands indoors. A painting is visible in the background
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Man with short hair wearing a collared shirt and tie, looking to the side

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Maybe you were in a relationship with a serial cheater who took advantage of the fact that you believed her when she lied. I want to hear about it.

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Quinta Brunson wearing a collared shirt with curly hair, hoop earrings, and a subtle smile stands against a brick wall
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Person with curly hair wearing a collared shirt and hoop earrings, looking sideways with a knowing smile

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Perhaps it's something that came out after you had kids together. Maybe you came to realize that she weaponized any kind of emotional intimacy. Or maybe you realized that she had a hard time maintaining any close relationship, and that yours was next.

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Man in a white suit sits at an event, appearing contemplative. People are clapping in the background
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A man in a white suit and open-collared shirt sits amidst a crowd at an event. An applauding woman in a sequin dress is visible in the background

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Or maybe it's something I haven't even thought about. Whatever it is, I want to hear about it in the comments below! Or, if you prefer, you can write in via this anonymous Google form. Who knows — your story might be included in an upcoming BuzzFeed article.

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