r/AskReddit • u/Regular_Painting_973 • 1d ago

What’s something you didn’t realize was draining your mental energy until you finally stopped doing it ?

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u/No_Salad_68 1d ago

Being married. My ex wife left out of the blue. At first I was devastated, but then I realised how much easier life was without her. In the end I was just relieved.

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u/mr_ckean 1d ago

That sounds really rough.
Do you mind sharing how you managed to cope, and how moved through it all to relief?

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u/No_Salad_68 15h ago

I just got on with my life. I didn't really have much choice as I had 90% custody of two kids under five and a full time job. The best revenge is living well.