It feels like a fairy tale The narcissistic partner might express that something about your relationship or meeting is mystical. They talk about the bewitchment of a relationship and might say that they've never had anything like this before. They paint a Norman Rockwell image without reality. My ex promised children, the perfect family. When I got to 42 and realised nothing was happening the penny dropped it was all fake. 2 weeks later he announced he just wanted other women and left me. 6 years down the pan and none of it was real.

@miscellany Welcome to the group! Sounds like your story is like mine. I have a generation's of toxic people. I haven't spoken to any of them in 15 years.

Thank-you! finding this site and having the support of so many people has been amazing.

Thanks! Your advise always makes me feel so supported

I have three children as well but worried about child support both psychical and money wise! I have no idea how im going to cope with the children and work full time to support us all ! so stressed right now

Thank you, this seems to be the best way forward and I have told him today everything is through email now

So True !