Love is indeed not a game and it is hurtful to find out that all the while you thought you were in love on a ship, the relationship was a scam and a lie through and through.
It's evil and wicked but the more wicked part is not learning how to let go of the hurt. This is like taking poison while hoping the person who hurt you would die. Life doesn't work that way.
We need to prioritize ourselves more whether make or female. Don't just go with the flow, check out signs of red flags and deal breakers.