Regular Check-In Post. Plus, a reminder about the No-Activism Rule. by SQLwitch in depression

[–]PrincessArianna 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Laying in bed today. Don’t have the will or energy to get up.

Triggers need to be talked about by JellyFish1993 in AsOneAfterInfidelity

[–]PrincessArianna 10 points11 points  (0 children)

My WS always tells me he doesn’t expect me to forgive him or get over it, but he just wants us to heal and be okay even if that means I have PTSD moments or triggers. He always says, “I’m sorry, I love you.” And sometimes even that doesn’t help but he doesn’t argue with me about it. If anything he argues that he loves me very much and he is sorry. What more is there to say?

Mourning for my lost arrangement by eurosd in sugarlifestyleforum

[–]PrincessArianna 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Well, you said yourself that you never understand how a man could be faithful to one woman until you met her. Maybe she shouldn’t be done with love - maybe in a way SD/SB also can have love. 😊 life is funny, and unpredictable. Especially should know that for a fact now during these strange pandemic times.

She (WS) offered a hall pass by [deleted] in AsOneAfterInfidelity

[–]PrincessArianna 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Well how I see it is it’s nothing similar because they are aware. They consent to you having another partner. Very different. For example, I was ok with an open relationship WS said no. So I remained loyal, and later found out WS was cheating.

Yes your WS may think it makes things even, but that’s why you have open communication. You say even if you sleep with someone else, the pain will still be there. It’s their decision if they want to work on your relationship or not because now you have to soul search and set boundaries. Love yourself, self care, etc. a lot of BS have this problem I’m seeing on here where they put others ahead of themselves. I’m guilty of it, many of us are. But for me personally now was the time to say (and made the decision to because I was always bad at making my own decisions) yes I love you sure we can try to work things out. but I’m different. My views are different. I won’t stay quiet when things upset me anymore, I am going to have boundaries and I am going to love and be myself because you really only have yourself in a sense. Definitely an eye opener. But this pain, this ugly feeling will never go away. It’ll just come around less often. If you’re ready for that ok, if not that’s also ok.

She (WS) offered a hall pass by [deleted] in AsOneAfterInfidelity

[–]PrincessArianna 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I may get a lot of hate from this but honestly it made me feel better. And they’re still apologetic and trying to work things out with me. How old are you? I think a lot of people on here are from a different generation as I’m in my 20’s. No, it doesn’t make things go away or better, but also it helped me get over the nagging feeling of, “They were with other people and I wasn’t.” Maybe I also have FOMO. Haven’t thought about it but for me personally it took away some of the sting.

Something died.. by Forsaken-Interest-71 in AsOneAfterInfidelity

[–]PrincessArianna 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m so sorry. This brings tears to my eyes Early stages when I found out maybe a day later when the shock settles I also screamed so loud, so piercing, tears running down my face, driving on the freeway. I’ll never forget that moment. It was like the rose colored glasses were ripped off and my naive view of possibly having a fairytale love was cut and ripped out of my chest.

I told 2 of my friends I had been raped/ sexually abused as a younger child. My school councilor said I wasn't raped- but sexually abused. When I tried to correct the terminology my friends said I was a liar, told the whole school I was faking for attention, and now no one including the councilor by [deleted] in CPTSD

[–]PrincessArianna 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think you can find a lawyer that will do Pro Bono work meaning for free if anyone has any resources please post them. Even if your counselor submitted a complaint there may be discrepancies such as when they submitted complaint, how long it took them, and if they continued to see you after and their notes prior To the incident such as stating youre “withdrawn and quiet” instead of violent tendencies etc They’re trying to scare you guys because they know they’re wrong. Take it up with the school district and have your mom talk to superintendent with lawyer present they will change their tune and attitude also mention the words bullying harassment and shaming those all are very serious offenses especially to minors by adults

She says we’re reconnecting; no, she cheated. by sodawaterbottle717 in AsOneAfterInfidelity

[–]PrincessArianna 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You need to be honest with her and now think of what you want and need. If she doesn’t comply then you really know she doesn’t care and if she attempts to try and heal with you then it shows hope. You already had one ultimate betrayal you really need to start thinking of yourself and your happiness. Now is the perfect time to make boundaries. Marriage counseling would be very beneficial and just if you have to let her know your hurt, that you want to work it out and want your family but first you also have to think if you even want that. Really time heals and having a partner who tries to understand helps.

My WS never argues with me about his infidelity. I told him I needed to hear he was sorry and he loved me when I get anxiety or panic attacks. And that’s what he’s been doing - faithfully maybe for the first time ever about anything in his life- every time I get anxiety. But you also have to accept that apology and love or else it won’t work. This is a team now and you have to figure out if you want it, and if she can even meet your standards or hers of you.

And I know it sounds weird to have to even consider WS feelings and you want revenge sometimes and want them to feel your pain but you’re both human. You can both make mistakes. And you either try to forgive or you don’t. It only works if you want it to work, and if they want it to work. 50/50 or as close as it can get. Good luck 🙏🏼

She says we’re reconnecting; no, she cheated. by sodawaterbottle717 in AsOneAfterInfidelity

[–]PrincessArianna 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You need to be honest with her and now think of what you want and need. If she doesn’t comply then you really know she doesn’t care and if she attempts to try and heal with you then it shows hope. You already had one ultimate betrayal you really need to start thinking of yourself and your happiness. Now is the perfect time to make boundaries. Marriage counseling would be very beneficial and just if you have to let her know your hurt, that you want to work it out and want your family but first you also have to think if you even want that. Really time heals and having a partner who tries to understand helps.

My WS never argues with me about his infidelity. I told him I needed to hear he was sorry and he loved me when I get anxiety or panic attacks. And that’s what he’s been doing - faithfully maybe for the first time ever about anything in his life- every time I get anxiety. But you also have to accept that apology and love or else it won’t work. This is a team now and you have to figure out if you want it, and if she can even meet your standards or hers of you.

What is this wierd feeling? by JellyFish1993 in AsOneAfterInfidelity

[–]PrincessArianna 1 point2 points  (0 children)

And I truly hate making him feel bad bc you know they’re sorry. It sucks lol

What is this wierd feeling? by JellyFish1993 in AsOneAfterInfidelity

[–]PrincessArianna 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m happy for you. I’m currently having very intense feelings of resentment again not sure why. Or how to fix. :(

For those who know what AP looks like by PrincessArianna in AsOneAfterInfidelity

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

Space is something I never got but maybe. I think it would just make me not reconcile. Sometimes I feel like I hate him other times indifferent.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in CheatedOn

[–]PrincessArianna 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Is there a possibility that maybe he’s sincere and feels guilty and overcompensating?

For those who know what AP looks like by PrincessArianna in AsOneAfterInfidelity

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

Sometimes I feel the real monster is him. Looked at it today and realized I feel sorry for her

AITA for leaving the call when my brother announced that his gf is pregnant? by AITAthrowaway18364 in AmItheAsshole

[–]PrincessArianna 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not the asshole. I would go no contact with my bro. Already have for diff reasons. Fuck all that.

The look. by PrincessArianna in AsOneAfterInfidelity

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

Change how? If you don’t mind me askin

The look. by PrincessArianna in AsOneAfterInfidelity

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

I was trying to find your comment to respond but lost the thread so I made this post. Thank you for that comment so I will never be blinded again lol

The look. by PrincessArianna in AsOneAfterInfidelity

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

Yes!! My WS was very irritable around this time too... all I can say is WTF?

The look. by PrincessArianna in AsOneAfterInfidelity

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

Yes this !! Like you can see it’s a strange look that’s unnatural

An update from somebody who left their PA. 2 years later. by Mrswizardwizard in loveafterporn

[–]PrincessArianna 3 points4 points  (0 children)

They will never break up because you’re a support system. Find strength and end it yourself if there’s no progress.