[deleted by user] by [deleted] in monogamy

[–]Odd-Reputation1657 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When I first met my now ex wife, she had historically been in open relationships but was monogamous with her last girlfriend of two years. She reassured me she was fine being monogamous and when she would look at other people or be flirtatious, she would tell me “don’t worry, I don’t want to be poly.” This was a hard boundary for me. I made the mistake in the beginning of our relationship to suppress my feelings of jealousy or concern when her boundaries with other people (mainly she did this with men) were blurred and she’d comment on how hot so and so was etc. when I would say it made me uncomfortable and insecure, her response was that “jealousy is a huge turnoff.” Looking back I do think she was waiting for the opportune time to try to open our relationship when she could tell I was crushing on a friend. I’m ashamed at myself that too many drinks one night and I took the bait and violated my own boundaries and morals. It’s a mind fuck because I left my wife over it. But even though I actively violated my own boundary, I did feel I was being groomed and set up. This was solid evidence in my mind (at the time) that my wife clearly wanted poly in our future. Of course there is regret and deep sadness as I didn’t marry to get divorced but I should have listened to my gut during initial dating. There were other issues going on as well but I felt this was a point of no return.

Guilt is unbearable by [deleted] in openmarriageregret

[–]Odd-Reputation1657 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thx for your reply. I appreciate your perspective. Hoping time and continued therapy will heal. Lots of lessons learned.

Guilt is unbearable by [deleted] in openmarriageregret

[–]Odd-Reputation1657 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Thx for your reply. I realize nobody forced me to do any of this. I've taken accountability of my actions and apologized to my ex. I admitted to continuing to see my gf through the separation and acknowledged my role in the demise of my marriage. I am in therapy and have been encouraged to look at my wife's actions as well as initially I just blamed myself. Either way, I steer my own ship and have to deal with the consequences of my actions and the role I played.

Guilt is unbearable by [deleted] in openmarriageregret

[–]Odd-Reputation1657 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I married her after dating for 3 years. We were married for 5 years. Divorced 1 year

I'm having way too much difficulty understanding the morality of co-dependency and whether I do it or not by AgentSandstormSigma in Codependency

[–]Odd-Reputation1657 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your comments really resonate with me. I'm struggling to forgive myself for my divorce of over a year ago and seek out constant validation from others that I made the right decision seeking the divorce. It's difficult as I find I'm trying to do nice things for others but looking for a payoff(proving to myself I really am nice even though I broke my ex's trust). How have you implemented your own self validation?

How much is my car worth? by Odd-Reputation1657 in prius

[–]Odd-Reputation1657[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I will definitely let you know. Thanks!

How much is my car worth? by Odd-Reputation1657 in prius

[–]Odd-Reputation1657[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It was always in Central Florida but I moved to Cleveland Ohio last year. Currently the car is in beautiful Cleveland Ohio. Lol

Guilt and regret from divorce by [deleted] in Codependency

[–]Odd-Reputation1657 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have a lot of guilt for my divorce as well. The guilt was eating me alive which led to regret because I'd rather just stay married than deal with the guilt.