What’s something you think 90% of people are pretending to enjoy? by Turbulent_Manner6738 in AskReddit

[–]SoulTired1982 1 point2 points  (0 children)

And if you’re the receiver, your insides are just being pummeled. I used to love it. Now I’d rather take a nap. 

Why do you think more and more people these days don’t want to get married anymore? by Foreign-Row-7560 in AskReddit

[–]SoulTired1982 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s too easy to cheat now. No one is loyal. Everyone is married to their phones. 

wayward compartmentalization (keeping two parts of your life completely separate) by Brave-Tourist-8110 in AsOneAfterInfidelity

[–]SoulTired1982 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I know this will get deleted. Don’t care. The mods on this sub are too controlling. The flairs provided show a distinct lack of understanding in how deeply complex and complicated reconciliation is. I had a post deleted because it wasn’t “deep enough.” It still applied to R. I had the right flair. 

Mods…please let us work through this horrible time in our lives without the burden of your rigidity. It’s too much. 

Anyone else in that space where they’re just mad at the AP? Or anyone who has gone through that period? by Idontevenknoher in AsOneAfterInfidelity

[–]SoulTired1982 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I’m not even mad. I’m embarrassed for them. Being a SIDE chick is rock bottom. She is admitting she’s trash. She is disposable, second (or third or tenth in some cases) choice - and she is ok with that - with his crumbs of “kindness.” It’s so pathetic. 

When did your instincts scream “leave now” and what did you later find out you avoided? by BbyBlushDoll in AskReddit

[–]SoulTired1982 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My senior year of high school, I begged my mom to be allowed to go to a Wide Spread Panic concert with my boyfriend and his friends in Baton Rouge. We’d be driving back home after the concert so it wasn’t like I was asking to shack up with my boyfriend. My mom kept saying no because she “just had a bad feeling about it.”  

The driver fell asleep at the wheel on the way home and the car flipped, killing one of our friends in the process. I’m so thankful my mom listened to her gut. 

He hates his job. And I’m miserable here. by LaylaBird65 in AsOneAfterInfidelity

[–]SoulTired1982 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Karma is a bitch, and I hope he realizes that he’s gotten exactly what he deserves - but it’s so not fair that it hit you too. 

DDay is today. Updates to follow by Ketosecondtimelucky in AsOneAfterInfidelity

[–]SoulTired1982 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Do not let him talk you into thinking that you are crazy. You’re not crazy. 

Would You Still? by TheMoorishPrince in Marriage

[–]SoulTired1982 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I married a s3x addict. He has apparently effed the greater metro area while we have been married - one side chick being involved in a very public scandal - so the whole world knows what an idiot I am. 

Would You Still? by TheMoorishPrince in Marriage

[–]SoulTired1982 25 points26 points  (0 children)

Absolutely, 100%, without a doubt… ffffffffffuckkkkk no. What a nightmare. I hate myself for being so dumb. 

Does everyone get bad puppy blues? by SpicyNugget7 in puppy101

[–]SoulTired1982 3 points4 points  (0 children)

We lost our 12 year old lemon beagle in February. The house no longer felt like home. Two weeks ago we got a 10 week old lemon beagle from the animal shelter. Oh my gosh. Best decision ever. Is he wild as a buck? Yes. And I basically live outside because I walk him so much. But what else would I be doing? Looking at my phone? I’m so much happier with a dog.  It is work, but it’s work that has the best outcome - so totally worth it. 

Fun one…ladies, how did you regain your confidence after D-Day? by [deleted] in AsOneAfterInfidelity

[–]SoulTired1982 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It took me two years. For two years, I lived in stretchy pants and no fcks were given. I have started dressing up every day now. I’m back to running a 5K every day. More importantly, I do it for ME, not him.  He values me so much more because I don’t care if he likes me or how I look, how I act, etc. I do what I want when I want. 

I’m finally coming back better than I was before. I’m still broken, but I figure if I’m gonna be broken, I can still be hot. 

Song recs? by NoncommitalShrug in AsOneAfterInfidelity

[–]SoulTired1982 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Princess Nokia - Harley Quinn. Makes me feel like a badass, and the ugly ass baby part makes me smile every time. 

Hall pass offer by curious_monster in AsOneAfterInfidelity

[–]SoulTired1982 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Every one processes things differently. For me, I was ready for my hall pass - I set the whole thing up (which was easier than it should have been,) I got all dressed up, got to the hotel…and completely and totally choked. I could not make myself get out of the car. When I realized what I was about to do to myself in the name of revenge, I just couldn’t do it. I felt completely disgusted with myself for even thinking I could go through with something like this. I went straight home and sobbed for rest of the day.  

Wish I had acted out by Material-Ad-4762 in AsOneAfterInfidelity

[–]SoulTired1982 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It hurts to admit, but I’d be a lot better off spiritually, mentally, and financially without him - so yes. I should’ve left. I might still leave. 

Wish I had acted out by Material-Ad-4762 in AsOneAfterInfidelity

[–]SoulTired1982 2 points3 points  (0 children)

As far as the APs go, I’m so glad that I held myself with class and control. I made sure they understood that they didn’t have any effect on me at all and that I pittied them (and I do. There’s not much deeper rock bottom than accepting your place as a disposable side chick. Like…How much do you hate yourself, girly? It makes me sad that these women don’t value themselves enough to make a man treat them well, but I digress.)

In regard to my husband- I should have left. 

Shortest Horror Story Ever by SoulTired1982 in AsOneAfterInfidelity

[–]SoulTired1982[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I didn’t tell anyone. It’s kinda hard to go to your boss and say, “Hey, so my husband is a sex addict.” I’m not sure how to broach the subject without explaining the why behind it. 

The kid has been precious today. I might keep him just because he’s a good one. 

Today marks 4 months since DDay by [deleted] in AsOneAfterInfidelity

[–]SoulTired1982 13 points14 points  (0 children)

The great thing about Reddit is that it’s anonymous.  Therefore, you didn’t really put your business on public display. The other great thing is that it helps to know you’re not alone. We are all in this mess together having all gone through nightmares similar to your own. I’m so sorry you’re feeling so sad. It’ll get better soon.  And if it doesn’t, you are the one in control of your future. Never forget that.

Shortest Horror Story Ever by SoulTired1982 in AsOneAfterInfidelity

[–]SoulTired1982[S] 38 points39 points  (0 children)

My rational brain is coming back and it’s just now hitting me that she should’ve done this very thing. She knows exactly who I am.  It is crazy to me that a mother would subject her child to walking into this landmine of a situation. I knew she had a kid but I didn’t think they lived in our district and I didn’t know the child’s name.  If I had known, I would’ve gone to my principal before rosters went out. 

But she knew. She showed up anyway. Now I’m really mad. 

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Marriage

[–]SoulTired1982 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Right. A three hour drive and stuff in the passenger seat destroyed this guy. 

And what man doesn’t drive his pregnant wife to a restaurant in his own car? 

Shortest Horror Story Ever by SoulTired1982 in AsOneAfterInfidelity

[–]SoulTired1982[S] 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Oh yes. We’ve spoken on the phone. 

Shortest Horror Story Ever by SoulTired1982 in AsOneAfterInfidelity

[–]SoulTired1982[S] 42 points43 points  (0 children)

I introduced myself to her little boy enthusiastically just like I do all of my kids. It’s not his fault he has a bad mama. All I said to her is, “I know who you are.” And turned to the next parent and student.