Sometimes you just know it’s time to leave.

Here are some of the top-voted answers:

Note: This story discusses emotional abuse.

“My godfather, whom I was very close to, died.

A torn photograph of a smiling couple embracing, symbolizing a breakup

We were eating in the kitchen when I heard.

u/ArcaniteM

2.

“My dad died suddenly and I had to fly out of state.

Woman with a thoughtful expression sits on a couch, man in the background looks at her. Both appear to be in a serious conversation

When I got there, he was annoyed that it took me so long to get there.

He asked why I was late.

For some reason, it just rubbed me the wrong way.

A man and a woman outside at night. The man is reaching for the woman's hand, while the woman looks upset and pulls away

My dad just died and I drove there straight from the airport.

I didnt make any stops or anything on the way.

u/Suspiciousunicorns

3.

A man, looking distressed, holds his head and appears to be crying at a kitchen table with a bowl of fruit. A woman next to him seems to be speaking

“‘I only cheated because you left me alone for too long.

I love you but I have needs.’

I was gone for two days on a business trip that I invited him on.”

Two people, one wearing a t-shirt and the other in overalls, sit close to each other on a bed, appearing deep in conversation and showing concern

u/SageBroadus

4.

“When she kept telling me daily she could do better than me.

Go on then.”

Young man and woman arguing about something

u/PearlyP2020

5.

“You better be glad I didnt sleep with my ex while I was mad!”

u/Nice_Necessary_1002

6.

A woman in a casual t-shirt holds a coffee cup while looking thoughtfully out a window with decorative iron bars

“‘I can replace you with someone else whenever I want.’

I immediately walked out.”

u/daanpol

7.

“I’m not attracted to you.”

u/PoisonLenny37

8.

“You always work or study.

Can’t you just drop all that useless stuff?”

u/ShadowWolfee_34

9. u/throwawayregret2325

10.

‘you gotta choose whos more important me or your kids.’

He seemed genuinely shocked that I chose my children.”

u/sewflamingo

11.

“I’m related to a well-known singer.

One day he asked if he could meet my family and I was super happy.

My cousin, however, was in Germany at the time and couldn’t attend.

His words, ‘What was even the point of inviting me.’

u/peachandbetty

12.

“On our 2-year anniversary, I took her on a 4-day getaway.

Big suite, her favorite French cuisine, concert, ballet, etc.

u/CordCarillo

13.

Thought I’d save myself the heartbreak!”

u/PolyDabbler

14.

“I told my girlfriend I had a new high-paying job.

Her first words were ‘you could finally pay off my debt.’

I didn’t know about the debt and noped out of there like lightning.

u/ArcaLegend

15.

“‘Not to be an asshole, but I’m the best thing you’ll ever get.’

I moved out the next day.”

u/mcd62

16.

“He wanted us to try for a baby.

I said I wouldnt have a child until I was married.

He then said he didnt really see ‘wife’ qualities in me.”

u/swati_princess

17.

‘Youre 80% of what I want in a partner but you are missing that 20%.’

It was using percentages when talking about my character that did it for me.”

u/Ok-Benefit197

Some submissions have been edited for length and/or clarity.

If you or someone you know is in immediate danger as a result of domestic violence, call 911.