If a woman breaks up from a toxic or dead-end relationship in her 30's, is that strength?

[Liliesxoxo]

Someone in the family just got out of a 3 year-old toxic relationship. What really pissed her off enough to finally dump him was when he said ''LOL, you're already 33. You'll never find anyone better than me. You won't leave me. You don't have the guts to.''

Just for saying that (for her it was a ''What did you just say'' moment), she dumped him immediately in seconds, went NC and blocked him. He really expected her to still stay due to her age. She realizes there is a very limited time but at the end she believes respecting yourself and your own dignity comes first, regardless of age.

Is a woman leaving a toxic or dead-end relationship in her 30's and willing to start all over strength?

[20yearsolder]

I just read the question, I didn't read the paragraphs. Number one I want to say that I am so very proud of you for getting out of a toxic relationship. It takes a lot of strength and courage to do that.

[Liliesxoxo]

Not me. It's a relative in the family that just broke up. The guy really thought she would stay due to age and that she was afraid of being alone and starting all over.

[20yearsolder]

My answer doesn't change, then I'm proud of her. You should tell her that you're proud of her

[FilmGuy93]

I tend to think of that as being smart, more than strong. There's definitely an element of strength there.

[Liliesxoxo]

True. I think it's coward of men to use the old age against woman to make them stay. Even if he were the last person, it's better to be alone than with bad company.

[FilmGuy93]

Exactly! And especially as a woman gets older, I think that the idea of belittling her or making her feel trapped, or even just not making her feel wanted is a really cruel thing to do because it's forcing her to question whether she's wasted her best years on you.

I can't imagine someone looking me in the eye and genuinely trying to make me feel like I'd wasted my time on Earth. I wish your sister/cousin the best of luck in her search. Everyone deserves to be surround by people who cherish them.

[Fryday_Knight]

It is, you freed yourself from something horrible and that's always good.

[Anonymous]

So what is she going to say when she goes back to him? 🤣🤣🤣

[Liliesxoxo]

She blocked him.

[PeteBy]

All I can add is 'WAY TO GO GIRL!'

[Andres77]

It’s strength at any age, male or female