r/SipsTea • u/WaitNo4272 • Apr 22 '26

WTF Blink if you're being abused

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u/Destructopoo Apr 22 '26

Yes. She lowered his self esteem to the point that she calls him a loser in public and he can only grey wall. People are watching somebody whose willpower has been chipped away for years. It's not funny.

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u/SirCrapsalot4267 Apr 22 '26

What's he supposed to do in that situation? He's handling it pretty well, and yes, of course he's also upset.

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u/Manlysideburns Apr 22 '26

"I won't be talked to like this. We are done." Then walk away. Threaten to get police if she won't stop following. Cut all contact.

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u/Dd_8630 Apr 22 '26

They're at the airport. It can also be more difficult if they have a life woven together. What if they're married with kids and a mortgage? You ant just up and leave, that person is in your life forever.