A recent social media post and accompanying messages have ignited a debate about the nature of “breaks” in relationships, after a woman, identified as Shanlavell James, accused her ex-partner of abandoning her for another woman just two months after she initiated a temporary separation.

According to James, she requested a “break” from her then-boyfriend because she was “battling with temptation” and “struggle[s] just being with one person.” She stated her intention was to be honest and avoid cheating. While her partner reportedly agreed to the break, he allegedly informed her he would no longer provide financial support during that period.

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James claims that this withdrawal of financial assistance led to her falling behind on bills, prompting her to seek employment. However, her brief foray into the workforce was short-lived. “Literally, after a week, I quit because I walked into a spider web!” James stated.

Upon attempting to reconcile and asking her ex-partner to “come home,” James alleges she discovered he had moved on with another woman. Her emotional messages, shared online, express disbelief and anger: “How can this man just get another woman and abandon me when we agreed this was a break, not a breakup?” she wrote.

James’s frustration extended to a broader critique of male behavior: “I’m so tired of you men mistreating us women and getting away with it. Karma is coming for him soon, and I’m exposing how he did me wrong to everybody.”

The shared messages from “Rich Zaddy” (presumably James’s ex-partner) show him stating, “I can’t do that I gave you the break you asked for,” and “You should have thought about that before asking for a break.” He further elaborated, “I did what was best for our relationship. I didn’t want to cheat on you. I could no longer fight my temptations and you’re so good to me. I didn’t want to hurt you! I was so honest with you.” In a later message, he appears to have moved on, stating, “Shanlavell I respect your honesty but that doesn’t mean I have to deal with your BS. My new woman knows what she wants and I’m enough of a man for her. You be blessed!”

The situation has sparked discussion online about the unwritten rules and expectations surrounding relationship breaks, and whether they serve as a precursor to a permanent separation.