Shortly after our first real conversation we had our first date. Immediately afterwards we became a couple. It was unexpected and exciting. It also quickly turned into a chaotic nightmare.
He rapidly transitioned from a kind and fascinated gentleman to an unpredictable and disinterested ghost. He went from claiming he was in pursuit of a serious relationship to acting repulsed by my desire to get to know him better. He went from pouring his heart out to excusing silent treatments and neglect by stating he was too afraid, sad, angry, or busy to participate in our relationship. He went from adoring me to criticizing me with outlandish accusations and degrading names. He went from acting like I was the love of his life to treating me like I never existed.