Your Age: 41-50
Length of Relationship : 3 - 5 years
How long ago did the betrayal occur?: It's been a while - over a year ago
How did you learn about it?: In a dream and checked his phone
Describe how you are feeling now, or how you felt when you found out.: I felt very disappointed in him snd confused. We have been going on for 3 years and i thought we hve developed a sense of being together.
It taught me that you cannot change a person. Hurt people hurt others.
How have your normal habits changed (eating, sleeping, etc)?: Slept more and felt very moody. Lost interest in some of the things i liked doing.
What are you using to cope with your emotions? Is it working for you?: Time and self- talk
It does help but slowly
Wish there was something like a pill one can drink and it all goes away.
What are your next steps?: Wait until I'm healed to a satisfactory level.
What emotions have come up for you as you've been going through this? (select all that apply): Shock/Disbelif, Anger, Sadness, Voiceless, Betrayed, Devalued, Shame/Ashamed
What emotions are missing from the list?:
What advice would you give to others in this situation?: Don't blame yourself. Learn from the experience for the future. Give yourself some love
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