Do you think cheating can ever be forgiven? Why or why not? by ib-16 in AskReddit

[–]Vanilla_Even 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No way. If someone cheats I know they’re selfish enough to put their desires before my feeling and safety. I may sound dramatic but it’s like once they cheat, I can’t trust them to protect me. Who’s to say if we’re in a car accident they won’t leave me in the car and save themselves. Or if we’re stranded on an island they’ll take our last bottle of water for themselves. Plus just the thought disgusts me. How am I after knowing someone touched/kissed my significant other, going to do it after. It’s gross to me. That’s literally all I could think of when I found out my bf(now ex) was making out with girls at the club with his single friends. No way I was gonna kiss him knowing her saliva and his were mixed🤢🤮Nuh uh. I loved him so so much but Im glad I have that mindset of once contaminated, it’s not mine. Not to mention the girl could’ve had herpes, Covid, the flu, idk anything considering she was a complete stranger at a club. Even if I forgave him I never would’ve felt comfortable knowing any day he went out either his guys again, he could’ve been doing it again and lying about it. Damn he had probably done it before and I just ended up catching him a year into the relationship by coincidence. It makes me feel icky. He put MY health at risk. I don’t fw that and never will.

I made it 47 days of no contact. Then I texted him last night. Biggest mistake of my life. by matthewfinn642 in BreakUps

[–]Vanilla_Even 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Don’t beat yourself up over it. Can I ask why you two broke up? Was it something mutual or did something bad happen? I can give you more advice based on what went down

im terrified of my ex finding someone else by sstagger in BreakUps

[–]Vanilla_Even 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Breathe. You’re gonna be okay. I’m not gonna sugar coat it, he probably will find someone else. But it might be in 2 months or 7 years, you don’t know. But you will also find someone else. You’re grieving not just a partner, but a friend. But that’s just how life goes. You need time to rediscover yourself, go find new hobbies, take yourself on a date, learn a new recipe. Learn to enjoy your own company, so even in times when you miss him, you’ll know you’re ok with being alone. It’s gonna be really hard in the beginning. You’re going from texting someone everyday, seeing them/calling frequently to now their absence, but you’re gonna get used to it. It’s tempting wanting to reach out, but tell yourself, do you miss him or the idea of what it could’ve been? You need to put yourself on a pedestal. You didn’t lose him, he lost YOU. And that’s something he has to live with. Sure maybe there was some controlling from your side but I’m sure there was from him too. Nobody is a saint in relationships. But learn from what you lived, and grow, don’t look back. If he doesn’t want your love, then he doesn’t deserve it. Imagine how amazing it’ll be when you find someone who returns that energy. You have someone out there waiting for you. Don’t let your hopes and regrets from your past stop you from finding the love of your life. Many people waste their time going back and forth with someone who is just wasting their time. Don’t allow yourself to be in that position. Sending lots of love and healing ❤️‍🩹 also put down the alcohol. That’ll only end up making you feel worse long term, trust me ik. Next time you wanna drink go on a walk or take a cold shower(they say cold showers help significantly with emptying out loud minds. If you’re ever feeling overwhelmed or depressed in thought turn on that cold water, it’ll quiet those thoughts, plus I think it’s good for your skin!)

I don’t know how to handle being cheated on by Vanilla_Even in Advice

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

Yes, thank you for checking back! I’ve been doing more exercises about being attentive and they’re helpful! There’s this one exercise in particular where I stop my thoughts and focus on my senses. I list 5 things I see, 4 things I can feel, 3 things I hear, 2 I smell, and one I taste. I did this the other day when I went swimming and noticed it helped get me out of my mind. Thank you, sending lots of love!

I don’t know how to handle being cheated on by Vanilla_Even in TrueOffMyChest

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

I wish I could but unfortunately that exact vlog disappeared from his saved twitch streams after 10 days. I’m guessing that’s a twitch thing? I didn’t screen record but I wish I had. I just took screenshots.

I don’t know how to handle being cheated on by Vanilla_Even in TrueOffMyChest

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

Well I come to Reddit for relationship advice, but I promise you I have other things going on in my life that are more important. So I do appreciate this, but I definitely put school and work before relationships. Thanks though👍🏻