First, he took me completely away from my best friend. She was having difficulties and he said that she was a bad influence on me, that I «took her problems on my shoulders and we were tired of our own». And in a way, he was credible, it was true that my friend needed me a lot and that I was preoccupied with her situation. When my friend would call or text, my boyfriend would get in a really bad mood, it was so heavy. I started to avoid answering when I saw it was her. Or I would answer her very quickly, without really taking the time to listen to her... I didn't feel free to do so anymore. My friend was really hurt and angry with me, and I felt terrible shame and guilt. Over time, we just completely drifted apart. Then it was my brother's turn...