'I ended things with my moody ex but I'm confused because I really miss him'

"If he was happy, things were great, if not, he would sulk"Ewan Mowat Deputy Lifestyle, Trends, & Showbiz Editor04:30, 20 Jul 2026Dear ColeenI was with my boyfriend for a decade and, when I turned 35 a couple of months ago, I finally found the strength to end the relationship. It became very clear to me that I could get to 40 and still be with him and still be miserable.It was a very up and down relationship dictated by his mood swings. If he was happy, things were great; if he wasn’t, he could sulk for days or disappear on a bender.I was exhausted by it and sick of walking on eggshells and trying to guess his mood. I even had to take antidepressants for a while to help.On the flipside, he’s attractive, charming, and fantastic company. People love him and he has a lot of friends, but they