my ex broke up with me due to not liking the fact that I went off to school on my own. She left me according to her because she didn't like the fact that every time she messed up other things she did in the past would come up, all the cheating, the abuse, the yelling and ultimatums etc etc. she fooled around with many many many people, got herpes and told me that she felt ashamed that she did all the things that she did. I began to feel sorry for her and those feelings of sympathy began to cloud my judgment, but then she said something that made me realize exactly how insignificant and sad I am simply for acknowledging her presence in the world. She said that she was thinking about getting back together with me but wasn't sure about giving me a chance. . . . After being cheated on, humiliated, imasculated and constantly made to feel less of myself. After sticking by her, being there in the worst times of her life while she never ever ever ever was there for me at any time when I really needed someone, I am the one who needed to further redeem themselves. I was the one who had to work to gain their favor. It was then when I lost all respect for her.