Why is your ex an ex?

I was depressed for a long time since my family moved outside of my hometown. I had a few different diagnosis thrown at me but never had any solution to the problem. My ex studied psychology and would manipulate me into believing that I didn't want to leave him, that it was merely my disorder talking(which I don't have thank you very much).

Before we got together he was in a polyamorous relationship with another girl, he told me how he would punch her in the ass so she would be too embarrassed to show her parents.

I should've ran for the hills but this guy has a band and pays attention to me! He stalked his ex for a while via internet by reading her journal and emails. He made close friends with some of my ex's just so he could study them essentially. He would crack some incredibly dark jokes (if you knew my sense of humor you would probably wonder how much darker it can get).

One day I decided I had enough and told him I was done. He tried to convince me that this isn't what I wanted but I assured him, it was. I was planning on going to the mall with my best friend that day, I forget why I let him come along. The entire time he was on my heels and practically clinging to me. After that day he asked for all the gifts he had given me back, and refused to give me all of the gifts I had given him back.

Months later I found out he was reading my live journal through his brothers girlfriend at the time. I lost it on him, I told him that this needs to stop (he was already dating someone else at the time too) I never threatened him. Through his bro's GF she told me that his parents were on high alert after I contacted him. Somehow he convinced them that I was a danger and to lock there cars and house.

I haven't seen or heard from him since. I went to my favorite restaurant few towns away with my best friend and his girlfriend was there eating with a friend. As soon as she recognized me she was on her phone with her fingers typing in a flurry. I nearly had a panic attack, after she left I managed to calm down a bit.

Last I heard he is on the other side of the country. I guess that's far enough. Sorry for the rant and thanks for reading.

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