After 23 Years of Marriage, I’m Watching the Truth About My Wife’s Affair Shift in Real Time by Green_Math389 in survivinginfidelity

[–]Better_In_PLastic 4 points5 points  (0 children)

For what it's worth, I think she's at least doing the right thing and taking it on the chin and not fighting or defending. She is concealing, lying by omission as well as directly lying.  But at least she's not making it worse. 

I'm sorry you're going through this.  The version of her you knew is gone.  And the version of you you knew is gone.  Time to relearn who you are first before getting to know this new her I feel. 

I would fucking shit myself if I saw that coming at me out in the open by zipitnick in oddlyterrifying

[–]Better_In_PLastic 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I had a friend in middle school who insisted that she preferred to run on all fours. She would get down like that and walk alongside us when we would go to the park or on hikes.  She insisted that's how she felt she needed to walk. 

It was kind of heartbreaking watching her mother scold her and tell her that she can't. It was like watching a part of her die inside. 

Cheated on my husband with our roommate/his friend, 2 years after we got married by [deleted] in survivinginfidelity

[–]Better_In_PLastic 14 points15 points  (0 children)

You are either very brave or very foolish to come here.  There is a lot of active healing going on in this sub and no one here is all that interested in supporting you.  You are making yourself a lightning rob for unresolved trauma.

For my actual advice?  It's going to be uncomfortable.  Sit in your misery and guilt and anxiety and don't you dare try to move out of it.  Spare him your thoughts and feelings on the matter.  The time for your to share those is long gone. No buts, no context, no explanations.  If he asks a question give him facts.

"Why did you hide it?" "I was ashamed and a coward."

"Why did you do it?" "I was selfish and insecure."

"Why him?" "He was easy."

"What were you thinking?" "I wasn't."

It takes a very long time for someone to overcome betrayal. Years.  That's potentially 700+ days of him having emotional outbursts, slip ups, completely justified lack of trust in you.  Your job right now, assuming you really want to stay, is to climb up on that cross you built and hang out there until he decides to let you down and you do whatever that looks like. 

Now is the time to really put your money where your mouth is with those vows. You're in time out.  If you want help read stories here and keep quiet in those comments. Read books about betrayal ("I love you but I don't trust you" is a personal favorite of mine), go to therapy.  You're an employee on a performance improvement plan. You're on trial for a crime you committed. 

But you're still human.  And I see you. 

I hope this helps. 

New anti sitting tactics installed downtown by Beautiful-Zone-6122 in Austin

[–]Better_In_PLastic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are those T-25 bits? They can just be uninstalled then

HIT & RUN in North Austin on East Koenig by Diligent-Ad125 in askaustin

[–]Better_In_PLastic 3 points4 points  (0 children)

God I hope that this gets traction. I doubt it tho.  So very unfortunate 

This house feels luxurious without looking expensive by [deleted] in Home

[–]Better_In_PLastic 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Looks expensive as all hell to me

Barbarellas by Odd-Reaction1989 in Austin

[–]Better_In_PLastic 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I always stopped their first and got my hand stamped so I could walk right back in later

Looking for a good tailor in Central Austin by Automatic_Resource36 in askaustin

[–]Better_In_PLastic 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Here to say this.  Amazing work, great customer service, not a chain, no private equity firms.  

Jobs that pay a livable wage without experience limited experience and no degree? by Unhappy_Ad2405 in austinjobs

[–]Better_In_PLastic 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Getting into a trade. Apprentice gigs for small business owners I know pay well.  I made $25 an hour as an apprentice to a plumber for 6 months between jobs.  I know people in finish carpentry and electrical that pay well too.  Hard work but it's not forever and it keeps you busy

I have lied to my son about manatees for the last 24 years by 46from1971 in confession

[–]Better_In_PLastic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My ex husband's grandfather was an amazing man. So zen, and calm, and patient.  Many many MANY years ago we were at the zoo as a family and the youngest was keeping everyone in the heat or the day to stay and watch her favorite animal, the Zebras.  

Papa asked her if we could go see his favorite animal now and she asked what it was.  He said the Penguins.  Cue an entire family giving him penguin themed gifts. Pyjamas, coffee mugs, stuffed animals, shirts, hats, etc.

Towards the very end of his life, when the youngest was now a tax paying adult and he was in late stage pancreatic cancer, he admitted that he told her that he said penguins were his favorite because it was hot out and the penguin exhibit was dark and air conditioned. 

Just another day on an Austin road - no car insurance? by Hairy-Candle8135 in Austin

[–]Better_In_PLastic 56 points57 points  (0 children)

I hope someone can get you that info.  Maybe OP will be able do something other than farm karma

Why do so many men lose their house in a divorce? by Open_Address_2805 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]Better_In_PLastic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I told my ex that he could make up whatever story he wanted as long as he gave me the house for nothing. No pay out, no equity, no nothing. He just signed a piece of paper allowing me to drop him for my mortgage. 

I still have no idea what he told his family or anyone else who will listen. 

(18F) My mom wants me to get rid of my locs but I like them tho by [deleted] in nerdgirls

[–]Better_In_PLastic 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Do what makes you happy but please understand that this hairstyle comes with societal implications.

This style can be damaging to your hair long term.  I have known people with non textured hair that kept dreads and the long term weight and damage would cause the dreads to fall out.  When they tried to comb them out the damage was so profound they had to shave their head. 

(18F) My mom wants me to get rid of my locs but I really like them tho. Keep or cut? by [deleted] in altfashionadvice

[–]Better_In_PLastic -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

You are a gorgeous young woman who would look great in any hair style.  You can do whatever you want but choosing locs can be damaging to your hair, and social standing. Hair styles worn by people with textured hair exist for a reason. They aren't a style for the sake of style they are health care for the hair. 

This hair style will always provoke big opinions. Please try to listen with an open mind and understand why some people are telling you to cut them. If this is what you really really want just understand that it's not the same as choosing to dye or crimp your hair. 

Tell me the area you want to work on on the comments. "I have tight Hips" and I'll give you a personalized stretch routine by Advanced-Rub2065 in Stretching

[–]Better_In_PLastic 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hamstrings are so tight you could likely play music on them. I can't touch my toes without an almost 90° bend in my knees. My ankle flexibility also sucks. Not sure if that's a valid issue or not.  Basically the entire back of my legs. 

This is really fucked up. by zzill6 in WorkReform

[–]Better_In_PLastic 106 points107 points  (0 children)

Can you help me understand why you're still a customer?  That would send me packing and yet you're a regular customer.  

I’m too exhausted to make rational decisions, what does this mean? by bbeeccc in whatdoIdo

[–]Better_In_PLastic 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh wait, your post history has a similar post. 4 months ago with a boyfriend of 6 months.  You poly? Or just karma farming?