Omg, I felt every damn word of this.

Like you, all the same experiences except I was the woman. He rarely showed me love or affection, only criticism. I also felt unlovable and so ugly (and I'm not).

Finally, like you, I found the courage to leave. I've lost friends (since I'm the bad one) and his family. It's all for the better. I've met a man who truly shows me love and laughter day after day. I could not ask for more.

It's night and day from my sad stilted marriage.