Your Age: 31-40
Length of Relationship : Less than 1 year
How long ago did the betrayal occur?: Recently - less than 30 days
How did you learn about it?: I learned about it through a friend who was caught in the same situation and my partner hoped he would betray me by keeping his secret, unfortunately my friend values our friendships over his infidelity.
Describe how you are feeling now, or how you felt when you found out.: I feel like an idiot, as well as hurt, sad and like I'm wearing a clown suit that everyone could see except me.
How have your normal habits changed (eating, sleeping, etc)?: I have been sleeping more, but stressed out more often
What are you using to cope with your emotions? Is it working for you?: I don't really have a coping mechanism as yet, I'm still finding my way around that, but talking about it dies help
What are your next steps?: To get to a more
What emotions have come up for you as you've been going through this? (select all that apply): Shock/Disbelif, Anger, Sadness, Alone, Afraid, Voiceless, Replaced, Betrayed, Devalued, Invisible, Shame/Ashamed, Cornered/Forced
What emotions are missing from the list?: Disrespected, used, abused
What advice would you give to others in this situation?: Follow your gut and don't stand down because u don't want to be disrespectful
What else would you like to share?: That if they want to they will and if they change from what u met or got used to in the beginning stages, that that's the red flag telling you, you are being played.