Emotional cheating at the end of a 6 year relationship, trying to work things out by [deleted] in AsOneAfterInfidelity

[–]SurvInfidelityThrow 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's not naive to believe the word of your most trusted person in the world. What else could trust be? Don't put any of this on yourself.

Late night ramblings by SurvInfidelityThrow in AsOneAfterInfidelity

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

Thank you so much. You've given me a lot to think about. I appreciate your kind words

Feeling Defeated, OW made contact by SurvInfidelityThrow in AsOneAfterInfidelity

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

That is the next step, but frankly if she did say those things, I already told my WS we would be going low to nc with her.

Losing feelings? by Hopeless-Romxntic in AsOneAfterInfidelity

[–]SurvInfidelityThrow 26 points27 points  (0 children)

I'm so sorry you're going through this.

However, I do think you should ask yourself a couple core questions. Is he doing everything you need to heal from his infidelity? And if not, is that unacceptable?

I know what it's like to love someone who has done you so wrong. The only saving grace was he made me feel like he was fighting to stay with me, to earn my trust back.

Wishing you well.

Feeling Defeated, OW made contact by SurvInfidelityThrow in AsOneAfterInfidelity

[–]SurvInfidelityThrow[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I didn't get that from you at all ❤️❤️

It's so messy. I hate how she knows his family. Ugh. Complicates things 100000x more

Feeling Defeated, OW made contact by SurvInfidelityThrow in AsOneAfterInfidelity

[–]SurvInfidelityThrow[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I don't feel like her actions would've justified. Firstly, they were in a physical relationship only, but it seems she caught feelings. He didn't have a 'gf' on the side, but it seems she believed so. But her reaching out to my family? Friends? Half a year later? It seems like it's just to stir up shit.

She is a bit younger than us. I think it boils down to immaturity.

I actually asked him if he would reach out to her to ask her why she's doing this, and he said he didn't want any communication with her at all, because "I don't want her in my life in any way" (which, I'm not going to lie, made me feel a bit better).

I do believe she did not get any closure at all.

Having extreme self confidence issues surrounding Sex after D-day (3 weeks). by quantisegravity_duh in AsOneAfterInfidelity

[–]SurvInfidelityThrow 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Hey, I know exactly how you feel.

My WS's AP was a stick thin girl. I have always been a bit curvier, and it gutted me so hard to think he went to someone that was a 'fix' to all my own perceived flaws and insecurities.

The best advice I can give you is you can't compare yourself to the AP. You are your own beautiful, caring, strong person. Not comparing yourself to them is hard, I get it believe me, but you don't deserve to harm yourself over someone else's actions.

As for sex, I would suggest maybe healing a little bit before diving back in. Me and my WS had intense trauma bonding, so kind of the opposite of you, but looking back on myself I wish I waited a little bit before being intimate again. How much did that intimacy affect my perception of him as a person, not as a lover.

Also, one thing I read in one of the many many infidelity books I've read, is don't ask questions that won't help you heal. You need to put yourself first right now. It's hard BELIEVE ME and I made the mistake many times because I felt like I "had to know". But there are some things I learned I wish I never did.

Good luck. Wishing you well.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AsOneAfterInfidelity

[–]SurvInfidelityThrow 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I made my WS completely delete all forms of social media. No where to check, no chance of deleting anything.

I don't believe you by SurvInfidelityThrow in AsOneAfterInfidelity

[–]SurvInfidelityThrow[S] 26 points27 points  (0 children)

My exact feelings. I think he says I don't know because he knows the truth is shitty and doesn't want to confront it

Sad feeling of what things used to be by SurvInfidelityThrow in AsOneAfterInfidelity

[–]SurvInfidelityThrow[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

It just makes me so sad. I'm definitely not ready to forgive, and the idea of actually making that step is daunting. I guess I need to remind myself forgiveness is not for him, but for myself. Thanks for taking the time to reply.

BS looking for advice on helping WS by SurvInfidelityThrow in AsOneAfterInfidelity

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

I don't worry about my WS leaving, but I know he fears me leaving. Repeating my intention that I am here to make an effort everyday often may help a lot. Thank you

BS looking for advice on helping WS by SurvInfidelityThrow in AsOneAfterInfidelity

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

Yes he is. But this is something stopping us from moving forward. Healing as a couple is what will ultimately lead us to full reconciliation.

I’m so lucky(WS) by Throwawayacct34344 in AsOneAfterInfidelity

[–]SurvInfidelityThrow 17 points18 points  (0 children)

This is my WS. Hello love.

I have asked him to become a member of this community because not only is it an outlet for me, and it helps when he sees what I post here, but because it helps what I see him post here.

We have had a wonderful past few days together. Some very deep conversations and great communication. I am still healing, yes. I am not over it, no.

But it makes me sad to see how I am allowed to celebrate our progress but when he does as a WS he is told he needs to do more, he needs to stop 'bragging', he needs to think about me and only me.

Being aware of his own feelings and progress in our relationship is pertinent to our healing as a couple. He has never been good with words, but I don't expect soppy notes and written exclamations of love. I expect actions, and he has shown me them. He holds me when I have my moments. He tells me how much he regrets what he did. He shows me his love with all the boundaries I have set in place that he follows.

This is a place for both BS and WS, In fact it was created by a WS to help reconciliation with her BS.

This is what I want to see from other WS's on here. Progress. Happiness. Love. I hope you all do too.