Facebook vs. Recovery

I just mutually ended a relationship with a man who used me. He was the second Narc in a row. I'm new to all this, since I was married for 30 years, and I have only been single for 3 years.

I believe one of the reasons I stayed depressed was because of Facebook. My friend had OW. He swore that they were long-term friends, there is a 3-decade age difference between them, but he is in love with her, even shares a dog with her.

He would post weekly where he was taking her out to lunch. He rarely took me anywhere. He also took her to special events.

We mutually ended the relationship, and I felt that I needed to take a break from FB. In retrospect, I believe it hampered my happiness. I haven't been on in a week, and I'm much happier, I don't have to see his face pop up, but most importantly, I don't have to fight the urge to look on his wall.

It is amazing how much better I feel. I initially promised myself that I would stay off for 30 days, but I may not get back on after that.

Maybe this will help someone else.

JustVicki