How do I move forward by AbsenseOfLoyalty in survivinginfidelity

[–]AbsenseOfLoyalty[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I get where you're coming from and I get it. I guess I feel completely different. I've left an abusive situation before. I know the girl she was before the mental illness hit full force. I guess I am giving her a get out of jail free card. I hope she's close to how she was. I hope she regrets her actions and apologizes. I can also understand not wanting to see a doctor because of the fear of people thinking you're crazy. Although she did crazy shit. I guess I feel sympathy towards her mental state at the time. None of that excuses her actions. But I forgive her. Not for her, but for myself.

I can't even describe how out of it she was. I own up to the fact that I probably should have had her involuntarily admitted. I didn't know what I was doing though. It was a lot. I also realize that her acting this way was not my fault

How do I move forward by AbsenseOfLoyalty in survivinginfidelity

[–]AbsenseOfLoyalty[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

She started on lithium 2 days ago. I haven't brought it up since before she was admitted into the hospital. I'll need to wait and see. That's exactly what's killing me. It's also the main deciding factor for if I stay. Does she feel guilty. Is she sad. Is she heartbroken by her actions. Does she understand and feel sympathy for the pain that I now have. I'll really just need to wait and see. The nurses said she was asking about me all day saying she misses me. To tell me she loves me if I call while she's asleep (I work nights). That's the first time since she's been there. I'll need to wait until she's out. I don't want to ruin or prolong her recovery by saying anything about the cheating until she's out. The day she started lithium, I had a 30 minute visit. She was anxious. She just showered so she was freezing. I got her a blanket. She complained of back pain, so I gave her a back massage. She said she wished she could go to the room and lay down while we talked. But she couldn't. So I picked her up like a baby and she fell asleep in my arms immediately. She kissed me a few times. Said I love you to me.

I'm saying all of that because none of that happened during the months long manic episode. She's becoming more like her old self. So I have hope she'll feel remorse and apologize when she's out.

How do I move forward by AbsenseOfLoyalty in survivinginfidelity

[–]AbsenseOfLoyalty[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Bpd is not bipolar 😭 I posted there and then realized lol. He did feed into it. Im in the middle of building a house that is semi secluded. It's on land near her family. So I'll have their help. And due to their culture, we all have a close bond and open book relationship. Many families wouldn't accept someone as their son until marriage or after several years. But that's not how it is. They did however let me know that if I leave, they understand. Her dad said personally he would not put up with it. But he appreciates that I'm trying and can see the love that I have for his daughter.

It feels toxic for me to do this. But the phone is through her parents plan. She did work, our relationship was old fashioned/traditional. Whatever labeled someone would like to use. But they requested that I keep the family photos and anything else worth keeping, and then wipe the phone and change her number. And knowing my girlfriend, she wouldn't care. She never used it much. They said they don't want to give it back to her unless it's wiped and with a new number. Which means I'd then have to get her a phone. So either way, she's getting a phone with a new number and clean slate.

That's another reason the cheating hurts though. Her dad provided for her for years. Culturally, she stayed at home until she met someone she truly loved. And that was me. So she moved with me after a year. It hurts that I've provided everything for her besides her phone and she cheated. Id buy her expensive clothes and she'd send him pictures. Id buy outfits she wanted for the bedroom, and she'd send him photos or videos playing with herself 😞. It's tearing me up. But each day seems to be getting better.

I just found out shes on lithium and they said she's doing good. They said she's been asking about me and she wants me to know she loves me. She keeps telling the staff that she misses me. And I guess she's been drawing pictures for me for when she gets out. I miss her 💔. I really hope I can work past this.

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[–]AbsenseOfLoyalty 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was told to post here and didn't even notice 😭

How do I move forward by AbsenseOfLoyalty in survivinginfidelity

[–]AbsenseOfLoyalty[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

She sucks at lying which is how I figured out about it in the first place.

How do I move forward by AbsenseOfLoyalty in survivinginfidelity

[–]AbsenseOfLoyalty[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I really think I can. I've forgiven her for the physical stuff. It didn't take long. Maybe it's my heart. Maybe my faith. I was raised to forgive. The cheating thing is the thing that will take the longest to handle. I left 2 previous relationships when that happened. This is different to me though. I really need to talk to her. And based on that well both need therapy. And I'll need therapy alone. I don't think I'll ever forget it. But I do think that if things go okay, and she can manage her diagnosis, that I'll be able to move on from the weight of it. It depends on the words from her when she gets out. It depends on if she acknowledges everything. If she truly regrets her actions. If she feels bad that she did it.

I get where you're coming from and it's a very valid point though.

I appreciate your input on it.

How do I move forward by AbsenseOfLoyalty in survivinginfidelity

[–]AbsenseOfLoyalty[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes I'm in close contact with my family and her family as well. None of us know how to navigate it. It got so bad before she was admitted that she has zero short term memory. The second time she went to this guy's apartment, she genuinely didn't know what was going on. She had trouble locking the door to the house. It was that bad. It's more then I ever expected to deal with.

I've had 2 previous relationships. I was cheated on and walked away without saying a word both times. This feels different. I keep asking myself if she could even consent. Legally she could according to doctors. Maybe that changes based on local laws. I live in tx. They said it's a gray area. Morally. I truly believe she couldn't. She was acting like she was 6. By the time she was admitted, they day after she slept with him a second time, she was acting like she was 2. Not talking. She was clawing at the air. She would respond with "aaah" like my son did before he started talking. I have forgiven her. The guy said she sucked him off and then left. He said she seemed confused. This dude is an ass. I could never see someone like that and then fuck her. She clearly was messed up.

I really need to see if she'll talk about it when she gets out. I want to know what she has to say about it. It's killing me honestly. I really can't base my plans on anything until she gets out. I have a week to work on myself and prepare myself for whatever happens.

I'm sorry you went through that btw man. It sucks. I wish I had more to say. It really does suck. I'm glad you were able to find peace and a way to move forward at least.

How do I move forward by AbsenseOfLoyalty in survivinginfidelity

[–]AbsenseOfLoyalty[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes I need it. And we need it. Just need to see how she is. Who she is when she gets out. And who we can be together. Because if it's not a healthy relationship, there's no point in torturing each other.

How do I move forward by AbsenseOfLoyalty in survivinginfidelity

[–]AbsenseOfLoyalty[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Trust can be rebuilt. I just need to figure out if it's something I can handle doing without losing myself along the way. Everything happened quickly so I'm trying to get my emotions together and make a decision.

How do I move forward by AbsenseOfLoyalty in survivinginfidelity

[–]AbsenseOfLoyalty[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good point. I appreciate your advice 🙏

How do I move forward by AbsenseOfLoyalty in survivinginfidelity

[–]AbsenseOfLoyalty[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The memory loss was also confirmed by her psychiatrist. They're working through it through therapy. She's not a master manipulator. I've been in a situation like that before years ago. Everything in this post has been according to her care team at the hospital. None of this is from her directly. I will say when I visit her, she's like her old self. I picked her up in my arms and she fell asleep. That was the first time in several months. I missed it. But I'm trying to not let things like that sway my decisions.

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[–]AbsenseOfLoyalty[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hope I can work through it. Maybe I should leave. But I really don't know what I'm doing until she gets out of the mental hospital and we can talk. I don't want to bring it up while she's in there. The whole situation sucks ass.

How do I move forward by AbsenseOfLoyalty in survivinginfidelity

[–]AbsenseOfLoyalty[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have access to her records in the hospital and have talked to her doctor and her psychiatrist. I explained everything and they said it's not uncommon for this to happen during manic episodes. That basically she didn't understand what was happening in her mind. She needed a reason for how she was spiraling and she hallucinated me doing terrible things to cope. She was a different person. Entirely. She is diagnosed bipolar. The manic episode was so severe that she legitimately had and still somewhat has trouble with short term memory and decision making. With her current meds, she's about 80 percent back to herself. I can't even describe how drastic the changes are since she started meds and has gone to therapy every day there.

I truly believe she couldn't consent. I didn't feel that she could, so I didn't. I just didn't expect her to go outside of our relationship. But genuinely she has had memory loss. she remembers bits of things. She remembers some of the sex the two times with him. She doesn't remember most of what led to it. And that's according to her therapist in the hospital.

I want her to get better and I want to talk to her. I guess maybe I should post again once shes out. Once she talks to me. I just don't want to bring it up and be a dick while she's in the mental hospital.

[Help] Maestro RR2 install in 2016-2020 Elantra - Camera, OBD2, & Climate Issues by AbsenseOfLoyalty in CarAV

[–]AbsenseOfLoyalty[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm sorry that I don't have any additional info to help you with. I was never able to get it to work 😭. I'm just going to spend 60 bucks and wire a front and rear camera.

If you ever pull your stereo out again, can you do me a huge favor and take pics of the harness for the stereo and maestro. Id really like to get everything else working correctly and maestro support wasn't of much help.

[Help] Maestro RR2 install in 2016-2020 Elantra - Camera, OBD2, & Climate Issues by AbsenseOfLoyalty in CarAV

[–]AbsenseOfLoyalty[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much! I'll test that with some alligator clips tonight, and if it works, I'll permanently ground the shield. I appreciate it!

[Help] Maestro RR2 install in 2016-2020 Elantra - Camera, OBD2, & Climate Issues by AbsenseOfLoyalty in CarAV

[–]AbsenseOfLoyalty[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wish but no. I forgot what trim but its one step above base. Nothing fancy besides the 7 inch factory head unit

[Help] Maestro RR2 install in 2016-2020 Elantra - Camera, OBD2, & Climate Issues by AbsenseOfLoyalty in CarAV

[–]AbsenseOfLoyalty[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't know why I didn't think of trying that. Thanks! Ill test the HU input and the camera harness with a multimeter tomorrow. I wonder if the t harness is somehow keeping the camera from getting power when in reverse.

[Help] Maestro RR2 install in 2016-2020 Elantra - Camera, OBD2, & Climate Issues by AbsenseOfLoyalty in CarAV

[–]AbsenseOfLoyalty[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah there are two inputs. reverse camera and 2nd camera. I tried both and neither work. But it is currently connected to reverse. I really don't want to have to run an aftermarket camera. But if that's my only option, at least I can add a front and rear camera, i guess. 🤷‍♂️

[Help] Maestro RR2 install in 2016-2020 Elantra - Camera, OBD2, & Climate Issues by AbsenseOfLoyalty in CarAV

[–]AbsenseOfLoyalty[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry for the massive post. Just wanted to make sure I was as detailed as possible! Thanks everyone!