Good. For. You. We all know the doubts will creep up at times, but you have two children to raise, you have to on-line the example of whatever boundaries you want for them.
You’re right that it was his choice, so when you start to doubt just remind yourself that he cheated. He hid his drinking, and then he cheated and kept it from you. At any time he could have been 100% honest, but he chose not to until he was caught.
The gaslighting and pure meanness (so, emotional abuse) would be enough to leave without the cheating. Also, repeated cheating is abuse.
There is always journaling, ofc therapy, time with kids, family, and friends…but don’t forget to come back and read this post and the replies. He can be good-hearted all he wants on your mind, but it doesn’t negate him gaslighting, lying, or cheating. Get angry and be okay in that anger to process it. Find your friend(s) who you can lift each other up, vent about it but not dwell together-because what a sh!t a$$!-and focus on making as independent a life as possible.
Therapy is a good start. You also need to talk to a divorce or family law lawyer to see what your options are.
There's a phrase for the relationship you describe: “irretrievably broken.” Possibly “mental cruelty,” but in the era of no-fault divorce, they use that less and less.
I know the situation seems impossible right now, but in time you can have a normal life again – just not with this woman. Please believe this.
I do feel strongly about him too, I don't want him thinking I don't because that's not the case. He just has some flaws I know I won't be able to stand in the long run.
I thought we were gonna be fine but we won't.
Thanks for your advices, you're right about the fact that he deserves a clear message. I'll try my best to be straight forward.
So he has serious mental issues and refuses help, run now!
Good. For. You. We all know the doubts will creep up at times, but you have two children to raise, you have to on-line the example of whatever boundaries you want for them.
You’re right that it was his choice, so when you start to doubt just remind yourself that he cheated. He hid his drinking, and then he cheated and kept it from you. At any time he could have been 100% honest, but he chose not to until he was caught.
The gaslighting and pure meanness (so, emotional abuse) would be enough to leave without the cheating. Also, repeated cheating is abuse.
There is always journaling, ofc therapy, time with kids, family, and friends…but don’t forget to come back and read this post and the replies. He can be good-hearted all he wants on your mind, but it doesn’t negate him gaslighting, lying, or cheating. Get angry and be okay in that anger to process it. Find your friend(s) who you can lift each other up, vent about it but not dwell together-because what a sh!t a$$!-and focus on making as independent a life as possible.
Therapy is a good start. You also need to talk to a divorce or family law lawyer to see what your options are.
There's a phrase for the relationship you describe: “irretrievably broken.” Possibly “mental cruelty,” but in the era of no-fault divorce, they use that less and less.
I know the situation seems impossible right now, but in time you can have a normal life again – just not with this woman. Please believe this.
I do feel strongly about him too, I don't want him thinking I don't because that's not the case. He just has some flaws I know I won't be able to stand in the long run.
I thought we were gonna be fine but we won't.
Thanks for your advices, you're right about the fact that he deserves a clear message. I'll try my best to be straight forward.