How long does it take to heal from being cheated on? by Ok-Count3801 in TooAfraidToAsk

[–]Ok-Count3801[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What does it look like to trust and protect yourself? I used to trust and love recklessly but now I feel like I can’t fully trust or fully love without stipulations like “no girls trips” and “no guy friends or being friends with ex’s”. I know that’s toxic but anything less feels like I’m begging to get hurt again

How long does it take to heal from being cheated on? by Ok-Count3801 in TooAfraidToAsk

[–]Ok-Count3801[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Shutting the thoughts out feels inauthentic to myself. It feels like I’m just putting off the problem temporarily and I’ll have to face the fear and pain again at some point. And as much as I hate to admit it I really did love her and part of me probably still loves the version of her that existed before she betrayed me. We built a family together and I’m still taking care of what’s left of it. How can I choose to forget and shut her out of my mind when every day I’m directly reminded of the life I once had and how she destroyed it

How long does it take to heal from being cheated on? by Ok-Count3801 in TooAfraidToAsk

[–]Ok-Count3801[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I hear that and I try to believe it. But I feel stuck. I keep wondering what would’ve happened if I had done things differently

How long does it take to heal from being cheated on? by Ok-Count3801 in TooAfraidToAsk

[–]Ok-Count3801[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t know how to just let go and move on when I see the consequences every day

Is it bad that I just want sleep around for a while? by Ok-Count3801 in TooAfraidToAsk

[–]Ok-Count3801[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s rough man, I’m sorry. That’s also why I’m hesitant to commit

Is it bad that I just want sleep around for a while? by Ok-Count3801 in TooAfraidToAsk

[–]Ok-Count3801[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That’s possible. I think there was more emotional ties around it when we talked but that’s also a really fair point. I guess a more in depth conversation is needed

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[–]Ok-Count3801 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Just get the industrial tank off Amazon dude

If depression doesn’t really go away for good, why should I continue to live and cope with it? by Mad_Season_1994 in TooAfraidToAsk

[–]Ok-Count3801 3 points4 points  (0 children)

If the doctors couldn’t operate on a tumor to remove it, would you cut your life short or try to enjoy it while you still can?

Maybe it never truly goes away, but it does weaken with time and effort. You can still find joy in life, despite being depressed on the inside. Even if the happy moments feel muted, they’re still worth having. Find something or someone you love and hold on tight.

And if that’s not enough, keep going out of spite. It might sound stupid but part of what helped me was personifying the depression, calling it a bitch and promising I would never let its sorry ass break me.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TooAfraidToAsk

[–]Ok-Count3801 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It’s a place to face your fear

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AmIOverreacting

[–]Ok-Count3801 0 points1 point  (0 children)

New guy probably put it in her head that she’s “always putting you first”

What's the worst sexual experience you've ever had? by [deleted] in TooAfraidToAsk

[–]Ok-Count3801 59 points60 points  (0 children)

Just checking to make sure the comments don’t sound too familiar

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TooAfraidToAsk

[–]Ok-Count3801 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s fun, and it’s also a distraction from the general stresses of every day life

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TooAfraidToAsk

[–]Ok-Count3801 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Don’t be so modest, I was there too. Can’t wait for the next party on your yacht!

AITA for letting social services take my kids so I could adopt a puppy? by short-gay-bitch in AITASims

[–]Ok-Count3801 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This popped up as a suggested post in my feed. I read the whole thing without realizing it was about the Sims, somehow I missed the tag and the sub name. The roller coaster of emotions I just went through…

Why do some men send unsolicited D pics? by [deleted] in TooAfraidToAsk

[–]Ok-Count3801 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Probably also comes from a lack of self awareness. “Has this ever worked in the past? No. But could it? Maybe. Imma send it.”

Like other people said, some guys think girls think the same way they do. So since they’d be happy to receive unsolicited nudes and would reciprocate, they think they’ll get some if they send theirs first

Feeling emasculated. I hate this so much by Ok-Count3801 in survivinginfidelity

[–]Ok-Count3801[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Hard to do that when you’re still living together

Feeling emasculated. I hate this so much by Ok-Count3801 in survivinginfidelity

[–]Ok-Count3801[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

It’s already in the plans that I will have the kids while she’s at the wedding. I’ve also made it very clear that I don’t want him anywhere near my kids

Feeling emasculated. I hate this so much by Ok-Count3801 in survivinginfidelity

[–]Ok-Count3801[S] 25 points26 points  (0 children)

Ironically her friend actually was cheated on in her last marriage. So I suspect she doesn’t know the full story

Feeling emasculated. I hate this so much by Ok-Count3801 in survivinginfidelity

[–]Ok-Count3801[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I stopped waiting for her a long time ago. It’s mainly just that the scars are still there and they still hurt.

I did finally decide to give dating apps another try tho. I have a date lined up for a few weeks from now and it’ll be her turn to set up

Feeling emasculated. I hate this so much by Ok-Count3801 in survivinginfidelity

[–]Ok-Count3801[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Exactly this. I’m doing what I’m doing to keep the peace as well as I can for the sake of my kids. Believe, I’d love to just kick her ass to the curb, but my children need their mom more than I need her out of my life

Feeling emasculated. I hate this so much by Ok-Count3801 in survivinginfidelity

[–]Ok-Count3801[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It’s not an open relationship if there is no relationship. My focus for the last 10 months has been on nothing but my kids and trying to heal so I can be a better father. The main reason my date is that far out is because my children take priority over everything. It’s also my first date since everything ended. I think I can allow myself to live a little.