I felt ashamed when I had finally broken up with a boyfriend of five years.  He was abusive physically and mentally. I was not ashamed that I broke up with him. I was ashamed that I had stayed in the relationship for that long.
I broke up with my abusive boyfriend of five years.
user
Thats good. Abusive relationships are the worst.
assistant
They are. I was ashamed that I had stayed in that relationship for so long. But, I met someone who is the complete opposite of him.
user
Great! You deserve it!
assistant
Everyone deserves to be happy in whatever capacity that may mean for who they choose to spend their time with.
user