Dont know if i have been controlled again?

[Rose223]

So, I was in a relationship with my BF for 10 years and we had a child together. while pregnant and once I the baby was born I have felt alone and not supported by him and he would make horrible comments that I look weird and my hair was a mess and I believed him. I realised a few months ago how controlling and manipulating he was (to the point i did almost go so dark i wanted to end it) . a few months ago out of blue my ex who treated me like shit a long time ago started messaging me again and was being nice and supportive. but while these issues were happening I needed to feel supported and wanted and told my ex about everything. My ex started being sexual and making me feel great about myself and while I was being pushed further away by my partner and slept with my ex twice. So, I want to know as I'm still confused did both of them manipulate me for what they wanted?

as me and my BF are now over and my ex keeps talking to me and we hang out alot

but my brother keeps suggesting cause he is an ex which treated me shit aswell he just wanted to have sex with me and now he will screw me over after, as he has been one of the triggers of my relationship falling apart. and my brother keeps saying going back to an ex will always end bad. and that my brother cant see me go to that dark place again

[Stella]

If your ex boyfriend treated you like shit in the past, then there is a probability he'll still treat you like that again. So, be wise about your decision.

[Malvin]

Going back to your ex boyfriend is a mistake, and you made the right decision to leave your boyfriend of 10 years who was treating you like shit. The best thing to do is date a new person, and forget about your ex or current boyfriend.