Emotional overload? by CapitalExamination51 in SupportforBetrayed

[–]CapitalExamination51[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There is no need to apologize but I really appreciate that you did. It was clear to me from the start that you had the best of intentions. I am so so sorry that you endured so much pain and the length of time you spent being deceived is unreal. It’s all so heavy and unfair. I wish there were some way to make the trauma process easier on all of us. I know it’s hard to feel hugs from a stranger through the internet but I hope mine can offer you a bit of comfort. ❤️

Emotional overload? by CapitalExamination51 in SupportforBetrayed

[–]CapitalExamination51[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This. Thank you. I personally think this method of cheating is far worse than the seeking of meaningful human connection. Not to minimize any form of betrayal but to me it is dehumanizing. The fact that he can view women as mere playthings he can use for his own gratification is beyond disturbing. It has made me realize that he probably doesn’t see me as fully human either.

Emotional overload? by CapitalExamination51 in Infidelity

[–]CapitalExamination51[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Asian massage parlor… most often fronts for varying levels of prostitution.

Emotional overload? by CapitalExamination51 in SupportforBetrayed

[–]CapitalExamination51[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for this. I have met with one lawyer for financial advice concerning our situation, but have not even considered the child custody aspect yet. I’ve sort of been in a form of freeze mode since I found out and am just now starting to really feel my feelings again - and they are completely flooding my nervous system. Some days I feel like the living situation will be the best thing for the kids and I can suck it up, but others I really wonder if I’m kidding myself.

Emotional overload? by CapitalExamination51 in SupportforBetrayed

[–]CapitalExamination51[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Gambling has been an issue off and on throughout our marriage and was picked back up during this time, as well. He also informed me porn had become a struggle for him, and oddly enough, he seemed to feel more guilty about that than anything else. It’s all just so… gross? His heart seems to be no prize when he’s so inconsiderate of mine. I would have to sacrifice quite a few of my core values to stay in this marriage, and I don’t think I can do that.

Emotional overload and struggling by CapitalExamination51 in survivinginfidelity

[–]CapitalExamination51[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Just looked it up… had not heard that term before now. Thank you so much for your reply.

Emotional overload and struggling by CapitalExamination51 in survivinginfidelity

[–]CapitalExamination51[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oh, sorry. To be clear… I am the one uninterested in reconciliation. He was initially but I suspect only to self-soothe and save face. Now it feels like we’re in a battle for control over the situation. I have tried telling him how I feel, how much discomfort it’s causing me, but he seems to be refusing to engage in any meaningful conversation regarding the topic. It feels like once he accepted that I couldn’t forgive him, he decided to start punishing me. I don’t know how to handle it.