How to get over cheating?

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Friday, 19 June 2026
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so, i recently discovered my husband has been cheating on me for two years... apparently he says it's finished now but can i really trust that?! uncovering this betrayal only a few weeks ago, i'm still like a whirlwind of emotions overflowing with uncertainty... how do i move past this? it's frustrating to think that all those 'special' moments we shared were just lies disguising his deceit. what really grinds my gears is the audacity he had to carry on like everything was normal... lying straight to my face!!! Though i'm hurt beyond measure i can't help but question if there's a way forward from here or if i'm stuck in this agony forever.. my nights are restless as memories replay in an endless loop, us celebrating birthdays, anniversaries without even suspecting foul play. some tell me time heals, but what's tied to that clock? why should i even consider remaining stuck in something that's tainted by betrayal?. maintaining composure while contemplating next steps feels absurdly artificial given the upheaval in our life. trust shattered and heart in pieces, yet society expects pleasant smiles and swift moves along. it seems like painstaking reconstruction work ahead - mending what remains of respect and hope inside this fractured bond. perhaps forgiveness is a path worth treading??... after all everyone makes mistakes but looking past infidelity - tough as nails! grappling with raw pain alongside curiosity over future possibilities keeps the mind busy yet exhausted ..... therapist consultations are suggested by many acquaintances, whatever... cynicism furnished its permanent piece within me though digging through layers might eventually reveal clarity solutions optimism some claim linger there!

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CrazyWhiteFireLithographInEmbourgWithSurprise 2h ago

I went through something similar last year; it took time but eventually trust rebuilt...

HummingPurpleWaterMouseInAthensWithEmpathy 1h ago

Glad you found a way forward! Gives some hope.