While cleaning one afternoon, I stumbled upon a hidden note tucked behind a stack of forgotten items in our apartment. Attached to a photo of a woman I didn’t recognize, the note began:daily-n.com+3mardinolay.com+3thecelebritist.com+3
“Dear Matt’s Future Girlfriend,
I know it’s you reading this because he’d never clean back here. I’m putting this here because I’m leaving him soon and want to warn you about him:
He will not clean.
He will not listen.
He will make everything feel like it’s YOUR fault.
It’s not your fault; he’s just an incompetent man. I’m leaving him, and I suggest you do the same.
Best wishes, Teresa.
(P.S.: That’s me in the picture & I’m really happy now after breaking up with this unhygienic, stinky bomb ;))”Regular Humor+6thecelebritist.com+6mardinolay.com+6weverydaystories.com+3mardinolay.com+3daily-n.com+3
Initially, I dismissed it as a spiteful message from an ex. However, as I read her words, I couldn’t ignore the parallels to my own experiences. Matt often neglected household chores, leaving dishes piled up and laundry undone. Whenever I brought it up, he’d deflect or promise to handle it later, but “later” rarely came. I began to question how many times I’d made excuses for his behavior, diminishing my own feelings to keep the peace.thecelebritist.com+3mardinolay.com+3Safe Would+3daily-n.com+6thecelebritist.com+6weverydaystories.com+6
When Matt returned home, I confronted him with the note. His reaction was immediate and defensive; he snatched the note from my hands, crumpled it, and dismissed Teresa as “crazy.” His refusal to acknowledge my concerns or the validity of the note’s contents left me feeling unheard and invalidated.tvnewsbr.com/+2mardinolay.com+2thecelebritist.com+2weverydaystories.com+1mardinolay.com+1
That night, I packed a bag and stayed with a friend. The next day, with my brother’s help, I returned to collect my belongings while Matt was at work. Before leaving, I placed my own note where Teresa’s had been:thecelebritist.com+3Regular Humor+3tvnewsbr.com/+3tvnewsbr.com/+1Regular Humor+1
“Dear Matt,
Clean your dirty house.
Best wishes, Rachel.”daily-n.com+4Regular Humor+4weverydaystories.com+4mardinolay.com+2weverydaystories.com+2Regular Humor+2
Curious about Teresa, I found her on social media and reached out. She responded quickly, and we arranged to meet for coffee. Our conversation was enlightening; she shared her experiences with Matt, which mirrored my own. Her insights confirmed that the issues I faced weren’t isolated incidents but part of a pattern.Regular Humor
With Teresa’s support, I navigated the aftermath of the breakup. She even helped me communicate with the landlord to break the lease. When I returned to the apartment to retrieve the last of my things, I found signs of Matt’s anger: broken dishes, torn clothes, and an open cage where my pet rats had been. Thankfully, my pets were unharmed, hiding in a shoebox.On Viral News+2Regular Humor+2tvnewsbr.com/+2
Months later, Matt reached out, claiming he had changed and missed me. I replied:On Viral News+3tvnewsbr.com/+3Regular Humor+3
“No. But I hope you really have—for the next person’s sake.”tvnewsbr.com/
Then, I blocked his number. This experience taught me the importance of recognizing red flags and valuing my own well-being. Sometimes, the most unexpected discoveries can lead to profound personal growth and the courage to start anew.
