Your Age: 31-40
Length of Relationship : 11 - 20 years
How long ago did the betrayal occur?: It's been a while - over a year ago
How did you learn about it?: He told me in bed one morning he was in love with his co worker
Describe how you are feeling now, or how you felt when you found out.: I was in complete shock when I found out. My heart was broken. This was the father of my child. We went to couple's counseling as he was willing to make it work. Recently the partner of his lover contacted me and it seems whilst we were in counselling he was still telling her he loved her
How have your normal habits changed (eating, sleeping, etc)?: Over eating, depression,
What are you using to cope with your emotions? Is it working for you?: I mourned the loss of our old relationship. Now I find I am over eating and questioning myself more
What are your next steps?: I don't know what my next steps are as I have a young child to consider and a joint mortgage.
What emotions have come up for you as you've been going through this? (select all that apply):Sadness, Betrayed, Devalued
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What advice would you give to others in this situation?: Talk and seek support in the people closest to you
What else would you like to share?: