I Won’t Be Part of His Bet with Her

"My boyfriend, Julian, was insanely controlling.

He wouldn’t let me get my nails done, perm or dye my hair, or wear short skirts.

Even makeup had to get his permission first.

Sometimes I got upset about it, and Julian would soften his voice to coax me.

“I’m just scared someone else will steal you away.”

“Isn’t it good to be a little ordinary and stay by my side forever?”

Whenever I remembered that his ex-girlfriend had dumped him and left him insecure, I always gave in.

Until I saw a post on X.