She called us ‘a little family,’ then left me for another man
He formed a close bond with a woman who called their relationship “a little family,” then she left him for another man; he seeks perspective on what felt real to him but apparently wasn't to her.
Dear Annie: About six months ago, I grew close to a woman I had known casually for some time. She had recently come out of a painful breakup, and what began as friendship quickly turned into something much more emotionally intimate. We talked every day, shared deeply personal things and became part of each other’s routine in a way that felt meaningful and serious.