Being alone is better than having a toxic person back in your life.
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That is the truth Nest, sad, but very much the truth!
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Yes so true!
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I may be of unpopular opinion here, but I'd advise being careful with that. The biggest problem is with the word "better" in this case. In the past, I was in a bad friendship that was very toxic for me. I quite literally almost lost my life and what I can agree on is I'd never want to be in any kind of relationship like that again. So I have my own personal experience too. However, that doesn't mean I see it as "better" than being alone unless you're one who truly wants to be alone. Some are and that's fine. But for those who don't, one kind of pain isn't necessarily a better substitute for another kind of pain. It's different, they both hurt you, and they both can even kill you. And it rarely helps to console someone like that, I'd argue, even yourself. Although, I do feel sorry for whatever bad relationship you've been through. I hope you're never in any similar situation again.
@EvanM08 There were some people in life who undermined my achievements and made me miserable with constant gaslighting, I, however, was scared of loneliness that I pushed my limits by staying with them, however, this relationship ran its course, and initially, I was miserable and lonely and maybe somedays I still feel lonely, but I’m pursuing my dreams without their negative undermining, I don’t get hurt anymore and I’m learning it’s okay to let go. I don’t mean to say I always want to be alone, I’m always hopeful and love making friends and meeting new people. I have been scared of loneliness my whole life, I never wanted to be alone, I was always surrounded by friends or family, maybe that’s why it was difficult to let go of certain people. Today I’m facing my fear today and in all honesty I’m not comparing both toxic friendships and lonliness, it varies for every relationship and person and this is my experience so I’m entitled to feel this way. This is me telling myself I’m going to be okay no matter how hard it is now.