Anonymous wrote:OP here. I broke up with him. He seemed stunned. I reminded him that several times I'd said my full name was important to me. Now that it's a few days later I don't regret my decision but also don't feel good about it.
Good. I'm sure he was surprised. I'm sure his inability/unwillingness to consider someone else's perspective has shown up in other areas as well.
I wouldn't expect you to feel good breaking up with him. I suspect, though, that you will realize it's because of the loss of the idea of him rather than him. You dodged a bullet.