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We talked, cried, and in the end I decided to give him a second chance, although so many things remained unanswered, and aware that it would be very difficult to live with the fact that they continued to see each other every day. Although I love him, I feel the trust is gone forever. I just wish this had never happened.
Could it be that my imagination is running wild? Did they or did they not make love that day at the hotel? What was really his intention when he left me at his house that morning and went to meet with her at a hotel just around the corner? Who is he really? Making a very big effort, I can understand a certain degree of overlapping at the beginning, but was their relationship really agonizing by then, or was it——and continued to be until I discovered everything——as alive as ever? Was I maybe second choice for him? If he really put an end to the relationship on that day, and she was so devastated by it as he said, why did they continue exchanging messages?
I just blew up again one day a few weeks ago, triggered by a very upsetting nightmare in which I kept finding this woman hiding in our closets…. He feels that I want to humiliate him, and keeps saying what the told me was the truth. Can somebody help me see? What does all this speak about him? Am I right to keep insisting? I just feel I need the truth it, as a matter of justice. Sorry to hear about your situation. When someone gets caught cheating, rather than admit what they have done, they take the evidence presented against them and twist it into an unbelievable story.
This may help explain why you feel as you do. But, now that your trust has been damaged, it is important to find out what happened. Rebuilding trust is impossible to do without the facts about what transpired. Counseling is often required to help couples work through these types of issues. And counseling, even on your own, is the best way to resolve this impasse see recovering from infidelity.
It may very well be that your boyfriend likes to play games when it comes to love. If that is the case, there is not much you can do about it. Moreover, people who play games when it comes to love, rarely own up to it, so there is little use in talking about it. Finally, most people do not check into a motel room for breakfast. People who play games and cheat often try to manipulate their lovers into believing the foolish and absurd. You won't be ready to move on in a month, but like I said its a process. At first these things made me uncomfortable, all I wanted to do was curl up in my bed and watch TV, but I pushed myself to go out and be apart of the world.
I still had my moments of zoning out in front of the TV, or having crying fits in bed, but I made sure to also go out.
The most important thing is to know that you will find someone who is worth it one day. Be good to yourself, and know that as time goes on so will you. I laughed through this whole post. I'm thinking I might stay at a friend's house for a little while, go stay with my parents they live close. I'm not horrific, but I can't say it wasn't nice to have a hot boyfriend, that's for sure. Btw, just listen to the wisdom of the Barnicle: Some guys really love short hair. I got drunk once and cut my hair into a mohawk it was awesome and one of my guy friends said he'd never seen me look so attractive.
I'm in upstate NY, the women outnumber the men here. I don't know what you've experienced in your dating adventures, but it's actually a highly female competitive dating enviroment here. Just about every man has a girlfriend. So it's a bit more difficult to catch a whore in this town.
There are many girls who are willing to go to depths that you're not willing to. So you have to be financially successful, have own apartment and car, know how to cook and like video games just to get a date with nice, easy-on-the-eyes guy. I appreciate you backing me- but the point is that the OP is not a low-hanging fruit.
The man-whore is not picking her, she is picking him. The way you've stated it makes it seem as if the one she picks is the initiator. Part of what made me feel great was that I was picking and initiating and hunting. The thrill of the kill, friend. Unfortunately, not everyone is built that way.
My personal experience was just the opposite. I broke up with an amazing woman who I still loved, and tried the man whore thing for a while. I felt much MUCH worse because there was no emotional connection, it was just sex. It felt like I was forcing a yawn - expecting relief or satisfaction, but ultimately knowing my heart wasn't in it, and I felt hollow.
It just reminded me more of her, and how we weren't together any longer. It took me several years of being alone to grow comfortable enough to date again, but I know I never really got over her. The point is, everyone heals and copes differently. Not to discourage your course of action, but like I said, sometimes it does more damage.
I can certainly see that, while not a long term fix of any type, the short-term, find a slut and hit that shit strategy can do wonders for lifting you up out of the doldrums. But again, it's more of a short-term high But I think you need that short-term fix to give you some space to get your head and heart right again.
You forgot lawyer up and delete from Facebook and hit the gym. Those are the most important parts. A one night stand is a bad solution to a broken heart. Getting right with yourself is, i think, a much better idea. Having tried both, i should say im speaking from experience as well.
Caught Him Cheating? Psychotherapist Sheri Meyers, author of "Chatting or Cheating: How to Detect Infidelity, Rebuild Love and Affair-Proof Your. After you've caught him cheating — or after he's confessed — you're going to be in shock. After my ex dumped me for a girl he was cheating on me with (I had no clue), I cut contact, watched Veronica Mars religiously and started.
Sorry, I was actually trying to say that you're lucky you have them and you should take advantage of that, not that it sounds like you're drifting away. The good news is that whatever happens you will get over it though. Stay occupied, know that you're better off now, and you've got better things ahead of you. Just cut him off cold, delete from facebook, hit the gym, remove all contact from him and don't speak to him anymore. There's something to be said for a note, in your handwriting, just saying 'I know everything. Don't ever contact me again. I wouldn't waste a lot of time asking 'why?
The only honest answer is 'I thought I could get away with it, and I wanted to. Remember any good times you had together for the sake of good memories Be totally honest with anyone who asks why you broke up, without being petty or vindictive That's not to say fantasising about vengeance is totally without merit.
I could not agree more with this. You owe him nothing and he deserves nothing. BUT, this matter needs to be closed. If you disappear he will wonder why. If you send him this note, he will wonder "how did she find out? If you do decide to tell him don't tell him how you found out, or imply that you don't have proof. That way you'll see how easy it is for him to lie to you.
Watching a guy lie makes it real easy to cut them off. I had a girl cheat on me and when I confronted her about it she denied it to the hilt until I showed her that I had incontrovertible evidence that she was cheating. Up to that point, even when I gave specifics, she kept saying "I don't know what you are talking about". Cheaters are pretty low people, and it helps to remember that when you are dealing with them.
If you have ANY sort of joint accounts family phone plans, etc with him you need to get your name off of them now. The best thing I did in your situation was totally cut all legal ties with the person. Sounds like you don't have too many of those, though.
I wouldnt give him the pleasure of even speaking to him. Just cut him off cold , dont give him closure at all. Also you might want to get tested for STDs. Noncom is right, completely right, Don't talk to the bastard, don't say a word to him. I'm so sorry, I'm sure you are fine but please get tested anyways, the sooner you know, the better. Also, be sure and let people know how much of a piece of shit he is.
I hate people that can't play by the rules of the game. I'm so very sorry, I know how it feels to be cheated on it hurts and it takes time to heal. Not all of us guys are like that. Just stay strong , you will meet someone wonderful and one day look back and be thankful this happened. Please do what these guys are suggesting. Don't confront him, don't cry in front of him, just bail. Do not respond to this bastard's bullshit. Maybe just text him and say, we're over, I know what you did.
So he doesn't think you're dead or something. I guess my point is don't show him you care anymore than you have to. Just remove yourself from his life. That will be punishment enough and it will be the best for you. No see that's the beauty of it. If you respond with anything then he can get indignant and pissed at you and retroactively justify his cheating, learning nothing and not having to suffer from his mistake at all.
I agree, saying "we're over, I know what you did" and not crying in front of him or anything will make him feel like the asshole that he is. Keeping totally silent will probably make him just think she is crazy and he will justify his cheating. Just so you know, most STDs take about three weeks to show up in tests. You don't know how often this has been happening; if he has only been cheating on you within the last week or two nothing will show up if you head to a clinic tomorrow.
You'll need to go in again in about a month's time. Going incommunicado without saying anything is passive-aggressive, petulant and childish. You need to have a face-to-face conversation with him. You will either learn that your ex boyfriend is a real douche who will persist in a lie and thus feel better about leaving him, or he'll spill his guts out of of guilt, you'll learn what the details were and why he did it, and thus not be left in the dark, forever wondering what went wrong.
The STD analysis results will make a fine "bye bye" card, full of sense, if you don't want to talk to him: This doesn't work in real life. He's going to track her down somehow, if anything just to make sure she's not dead. It's lame to have your friends or family answer that call. And he'll want to confirm the reason for breaking up anyway, so expect lots of phone calls and a visit or two to her work or home.
Worst case there, the police will have to be called. It's best to state why you're breaking up, exchange whatever crap you have at each others place, and make it clear that your trust has been permanently broken and there is no chance of reconciliation -- no phone calls will be answered and police will be called if he trespasses. Give a friend's number if he finds any more of his items or would like to inform you he has an STD. Such as nakedness or something. Because it would really suck if it had happened to just be a male friend she went to dinner with or something.
Not saying that it was, I'm just hoping it was something really warranting a total cold turkey cut-off. I like it better like this. If OP follows this advice, her ex will have no idea what exactly she saw, but it must've been pretty bad for her to end things so quickly. It's better to leave them guessing so maybe they'll think twice before doing it again to someone else. Being confronted would be very unpleasant for him, and would force him to know and think about how he is responsible for ending the relationship and causing both of them pain.
It might help him stop from fucking over his next girlfriends. It might also give her closure. If she doesn't speak to him, he'll assume she just went crazy and that it wasn't his fault at all. If i were you, I wouldn't listen to the people who are telling you to just cut off all contact without telling him you know. I've been completely cut off like that before, drove me insane for at least 6 months and I still think about it.
I'd say it's the most brutal route to take. Yes, you tell him. You are an adult. He is an adult. Tell him you caught him and that it's over, then move on with your life. Don't just leave without telling him why. That's a very childish way to handle it. Just dump him girl. But you don't have say a word, he'll know and he'll have to live with that the rest of his life.
Don't give him the pleasure of anything, just drop him. The sooner you cut ties, the faster the healing can start. Having that on his conscience will hit harder than anything you can possibly do. Let him have his dumb whores. Much love to you, I know how bad it feels to be cheated on and please know that your heart is in pain now but it DOES and WILL get better, keep your chin up and be strong. We're all here for you.
If you need a shoulder to cry on or just a friend to talk to, PM me. Why give him a chance to think it's all because of you, because you're immature, unstable, whatever? Telling him doesn't mean engaging in a long debate. Something like "bye forever, and by the way, who was the chick on your dick the other night?
It will even frustrate him if you don't give him an opportunity to explain or justify or try to get you back. Be glad you didn't marry the bastard! I do know from personal experience how bad this feels. It hurts for a very long time and it never makes any sense. Like I said, be happy it didn't go on any longer and you didn't marry him and get hurt worse. You will get past this and you will find someone that deserves your love. Just take care of your self. If this had been how I found out, I would just break up with him the next time you see him and never give him a reason.
Make him wonder and be confused! I really hope this becomes easier for you. I finally met the right man and couldn't be happier! So trust me, it will get better: Thanks, I'm definitely glad. I'm wavering now between confronting him or just dropping it, but I don't know yet. If you don't want to face him, write him a letter.
And maybe an actual letter, not an email. Just state very calmly what happened and that you never want to see him again. You could also mention that you greatly regret trusting him and believing in the relationship when he didn't, and if you want to be hugely grown up, and quite chilling, you could end with "best wishes". It will signal that you've moved on to a point that gives you "the win". Keep it all as brief as possible, so it doesn't turn emotional or into a rant.
You're aiming for cold, calm and collected. Yep, keep it classy No need for personal confrontation or all that unnecc. He isn't worth it. It's the most satisfying thing I've done. It doesn't matter if he reads it or not because it gets it off you. I said this earlier to another redditor, and it's worth repeating here:. You may or may not call him once to let him know that it's over. If you do, just tell him that you went to his place after work the other day, saw a naked girl inside, that it's over, and that he shouldn't call you.
Don't let him try to explain. In fact, he'll probably be silent after you tell him the jig is up; take this time to hang up. Either way, make the call as short as possible. If it lasts more than 30 seconds, then you're giving him more than he deserves. In fact, it's probably better to call him. If you don't, he'll stop by your place, where it will be harder to control the length of the conversation.
Well you should atleast say ' i know you cheated on me. Dont ever contact me again'. There isn't anything to confront. If you really want to mix it up, invite him over tomorrow and pretend like nothings wrong. At the right time have a male friend pop out of the bedroom in the nude, preferably with a hard-on. I'm 23 and had the same thing happen with a girlfriend when I was I spent a lot of time trying to figure out why it happened instead of realizing that it had nothing to do with me and everything to do with her being a selfish whore.
I barely remember what she looks like now. You'll be just fine: Let me know if you need a stand-in for tomorrow. Yeah keep in mind his cheating reflects on HIM, not you. He's the deuchebag, you were simply the person whose trust and dignity he offended and violated. Move on and find someone who will respect you and be awesome.
Don't waste another second on this guy. It's really not a reflection on you - some guys just cheat. You can try to learn from your own mistakes, but if he was unhappy, he needed to communicate or break up. Cheating is bullshit and not mature. It's disrespectful, it's despicable, it's immature, etc Any excuses that resort to blaming you for some shortcoming just reinforce the point that they should have communicated with you to work on the relationship OR break up and move on.
That's it, those are the options one can choose and maintain integrity. I'm trying to quiet the voice in my mind telling me I should have seen some sign, or done something I don't even know. You are not responsible for not finding out earlier or looking for signs of this. He was the one who did this. Please don't make it your fault. Some people just don't put the same focus on the whole monogamy thing that others do. People like that, they don't even bother to resist when they encounter temptation.
It's selfish and very, very childish. And it has nothing to do with anyone except them; they could be dating a supermodel and it wouldn't be enough to keep them in line. You're obviously a very social person. If there had been strain in the relationship, you would have picked up on it. Lacking that, you probably just got stuck with a dud.
I don't know what you've experienced in your dating adventures, but it's actually a highly female competitive dating enviroment here. I get WHY they do it. If, for example, a pregnancy has resulted from your partner's cheating, that adds another layer of trauma for everyone involved. Timed passed, and by the start of winter he started talking about marriage. Best of luck with everything,.
Get rid of him. Any guy that would do that is not a guy worth having around, let alone a guy worth dating. You'll be much better off without him, and I'm sure you'll find someone better soon. A quick note about closure - If you're relying on someone else to provide it for you, you're probably never going to get it.
The only person who can truly allow you to heal and move on is yourself. Don't rely on him in order to come to terms with what happened. That's a long wait for a ship that probably will never come. Besides, you don't owe him the privilege of having a say in whether or not you get to move on with your life. Buy him a ring, then toss it into a lake in front of him. Squirt into his shaving cream. Fill fridge with cake and whack it out of his hands whenever he tries to eat some. Lawyer up, hit the gym, delete facebook, etc.
First, clarification of my post: He went through a messy breakup after he discovered his GF was cheating on him or depending on your view cheating on her BF with my unknowing friend. Specifically, she was living with her boyfriend, but told my friend he was an unrelated guy for whom she had no interest, and even when my friend discovered via my GF at the time coincidentally that the guy was her boyfriend, she insisted he was her ex Gaslighting as mentioned before. Be suspicious if someone hides something that should be innocent from you.
Eventually, he came to accept it, and stopped asking why. Stop contact, delete from facebook, and distract yourself. My friend foolishly kept in contact with this girl, kept her on facebook. Every time she communicated with him, it reset him back to stage one of dealing with grief.
He got a lot better when I managed to convince him to delete her from facebook and stop being miserable alone. My then-GF chose the cheater. They were friends first. I had to convince my friend that she still liked him, but bros before hoes works for the other gender too. He eventually came to accept this, and deleted the cheater-choosing friends from facebook too. You may feel miserable and useless — a break up and especially a breakup involving cheating will massively dent your self confidence and make you less likely to share.
Tell people you trust, and they will support you. They will take you out to do fun things. They will make you forget why you doubted yourself. Sadly, some are weak, and have low respect for your emotions. Not to get fit, but because it boosts self confidence. Everyone feels great after a workout.
Use this opportunity to make some changes to your life style; a break up is a shake up, might as well hoist yourself out of any ruts you fell into. Once she was chatting with another guy on Facebook, and had no idea that I was standing behind her and reading it. Unfortunately, she was double dating both of us, and we thought she was in love. Once I returned early from office, and saw him lying naked on the bed.
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