Confessions: One year later, my ex-boyfriend's put-downs are still on my mind

I was never good enough for him and his words still pop up in my head when I least expect it (Shutterstock)

I’m 21 and left a six-month relationship over a year ago. It started out well but, soon after, my boyfriend started putting me down. He’d compliment other women, telling me and anyone who’d listen that they were beautiful, intelligent and sexy.

He stopped complimenting me, and would constantly point out my insecurities, vulnerabilities and weaknesses.