I know I would give the exact same advice to all of you on this board.
I know that all his rules are ridiculous and that he should never talk down to me. But after 10 years of being with him, it's like leaving a marriage. We are common-law afterall.
I was just writing to Casey that I am waiting for the next bad time (as we're in a very good spot these days) to fully decide on things.
I went and looked at a bachelor apt. last Sunday. I didn't go in because the neighbourhood was a bit scary and the house itself was yucky. It just made me think "What am I getting myself into"? I will keep on the lookout for a snazzy place though and that could very well be the kick in my pants to show me that it won't be so bad. Plus, a friend from work offered to let me move in with her if need be. I've never seen her place but know it's in a trendy part of town and that says it all!