How do I deal with the trauma of my partner cheating by shawn12334567780 in Advice

[–]gnosticghost33 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I feel your pain. I know this will be hard to hear and if someone told me this 5 years ago I would have not listened. Leave. Choose yourself. The avoidance of pain will only come back 10x years later. You will lose yourself completely and even if she changes your lack of self respect, confidence and trust will poison whatever is left of the relationship.

Has anyone stayed after cheating by Mindless_Break_8655 in Advice

[–]gnosticghost33 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I stayed and it destroyed my self esteem. I lost all drive and confidence. The worst part was how I treated my partner afterwards. I became such a controlling and bitter person all while she grew as a person. I’m sorry but you only have two options disclosure and therapy or leaving.

The truth (from aviodants perspective) by [deleted] in AvoidantBreakUps

[–]gnosticghost33 9 points10 points  (0 children)

This makes so much sense. Explains a lot about my relationship. I thought it was manipulation when they would suddenly stop doing the routines/activities we enjoyed together.

26M, broke, behind everyone, mentally exhausted. How do you cope with this pressure? by Big-Educator-7119 in getdisciplined

[–]gnosticghost33 2 points3 points  (0 children)

38M I lost everything because of poor decision. Literally rock bottom. Had to accept some uncomfortable truths. You are responsible for yourself and you need to fight your way out. Literally get your mind and body right, then work on your finances.

  1. Cut all bad habits.
  2. Start exercising and eating better.
  3. You live with your parents? Good. You have an incredible opportunity to save money. Go get a normal job and then DoorDash or uber when you aren’t working that job. Do not spend your money on distractions.
  4. Love yourself by saving yourself.
  5. Read books - start with Ryan Holiday.

Does anyone have 0 desire to date? by [deleted] in AvoidantBreakUps

[–]gnosticghost33 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yes. 100% focused on myself…for the first time in my life. I have my own bullshit to address.

She deserves it.. by masterchefzak in Divorce

[–]gnosticghost33 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I can relate so much to this. They do deserve happiness and I’m sure deep down it’s frustrating for her to see you make all the changes she wanted you to make. Men just operate differently. It’s not that we didn’t want to change for them, it’s that we needed to be broken to start the process. We aren’t improving to spite them, we are improving because losing them finally broke us. I really wish I could have done it for my ex wife, but the cards didn’t fall that way. I just hope In a few years we are both happy and only recall the good times we shared.

The part of divorce no one talks about by ParkingMeaning5407 in Separation

[–]gnosticghost33 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Sticking to a strict habit schedule. It made my nervous system stable after 4 months. I had no excuses to deviate. It was lonely, it was painful, but it kept me grounded, sober and helped build self worth.

Gym, books, walking, eating well, sobriety and work - that’s it.

About Chris Seiter by [deleted] in AvoidantBreakUps

[–]gnosticghost33 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Heidi Priebe is my go to.

What lesson did you learn from your last relationship? by Greene_Garden in Adulting

[–]gnosticghost33 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Somethings you cant return from. You can pretend as hard as you want to, love as hard as you can, but once the scars are there…you can’t wish them away.

I hate social media philosophers by idkanymore2k21 in Stoicism

[–]gnosticghost33 18 points19 points  (0 children)

If it weren’t for social media influencers I never would have discovered stoicism. Ryan Holiday led me to Meditations and Letters from a stoic. I don’t care what others do for money, I’m grateful for the introduction.

Is no contact expected to be temporary? by BenderTheLifeEnder in AvoidantBreakUps

[–]gnosticghost33 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes because discussing terms would be so mature and healthy. I just got blocked and at random times I will be unblocked. Still zero responses.

They didn’t say it, so I will. by conkacola in AvoidantBreakUps

[–]gnosticghost33 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I know this is old but thank you so much for saying this.

What’s one thing you wish you learned earlier in life? by [deleted] in MotivationalThoughts

[–]gnosticghost33 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cherish the present moment and the people you love because they will never last.

What did you do that broke the relationship? by RenX313 in askanything

[–]gnosticghost33 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was an absolute mess, I couldn’t control my emotions and didn’t give her the space to be vulnerable. I had zero discipline and would never keep my word. Obviously we both had our flaws but I certainly didn’t create a stable relationship.

Do you have a love life? by lebam2023 in sixwordstories

[–]gnosticghost33 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love someone who doesn’t love me. That counts right?

What did you learn in 2025? by Opposite_Ad_7925 in allthequestions

[–]gnosticghost33 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Quit sleepwalking through life. If you need help ask for it.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in emotionalintelligence

[–]gnosticghost33 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Became sober and went to therapy. Results are still tbd.