My next ex-husband

He is the quintessential narcissist who is so good at loving himself he didn’t or doesn’t need me to love him.

He is the one who can (and does) rationalize stealing candy from a baby by telling himself it was for the baby’s own good.

He is the man your mother warned you about but wouldn’t recognize it was him because he is so attractive and is highly adept at flattering when it makes him look good.

He is the one who only keeps a promise if it benefits his own agenda and he is the one quick to break a vow if he changes his mind or gets irritated with you.

He is the one who holds a grudge but lies about it; even to the mirror. It is only when you look in his eyes and see the glint of rage that you know it is there.

He is the one I wish I had run from when I told myself to run. He is the one I got when I didn’t listen to myself.