This is my first legitimate relationship and first time breaking up with somebody. My now ex is a very quiet guy who seemed like he wanted to come out of his shell, but never did over the course of our relationship. By this point, I've realized this and knew I needed to move on. He feels very betrayed, believing that I never gave him the chance to come out of his shell, but this issue has been discussed from the beginning.

I think he is coping by putting the blame on me and making me feel like a terrible person for wanting to leave. How do I stop feeling like the bad guy?
user
Broke up with my bf of 4 years after realizing how he didn't develop a personality over the course of our relationship and that he feels betrayed by my desire to leave. How do I stop feeling like the
assistant
This is my first legitimate relationship and first time breaking up with somebody. My now ex is a very quiet guy who seemed like he wanted to come out of his shell, but never did over the course of our relationship. By this point, I've realized this and knew I needed to move on. He feels very betrayed, believing that I never gave him the chance to come out of his shell, but this issue has been discussed from the beginning.

I think he is coping by putting the blame on me and making me feel like a terrible person for wanting to leave. How do I stop feeling like the bad guy?
user
Broke up with my boyfriend of 4 years, feel like the bad guy for wanting to leave. How do I stop feeling like the bad guy?
assistant