I hear this. My son has ADHD and I’ve always described him as “not knowing where his arms end and the world begins.” Personal space just is this thing.
If he was comfortable doing that once to his friend, then it probably has happened multiple times / happens all the time… I’m sorry, that’s absolutely horrible and I feel for you. Sending hugs.
I really think you should have this conversation though. Let her know that your Ex completely took advantage of you and made you feel like you needed to buy her affection. And that you have never felt that from your current GF. To your current GF, seeing what you used to do for your last one is making her feel like she's second-rate.
Out of people who admit to cheating on a partner 45% admit to doing it again. In a relationship with people who cheat 15% of those relationships succeed.
That being said the feelings you are having can take years to get past and that's with her doing some hard work and the two of you doing couples therapy.
You really aren't going to get many supportive responses here. Most people don't stay with cheaters. And I was drunk is the lamest excuse ever. She made a series of choices that ended up with her cheating. At any point she could have stopped and chose not to knowing that it would destroy the relationship. You will never see her the same way again.
It shouldn't be about who is doing more. He doesn't have to deal with side effects from the pill or other hormonal methods so he shouldn't be trying to push that on you. He doesn't have to deal with IUDs, either. From a medical standpoint, a vasectomy is easier with a quicker recovery than tubal ligation. I do find it ridiculous that he refuses to wear a condom but expects you to deal with things that have side effects.
Sorry to say it, but I agree with others–it's over. But I wouldn't leap to self-sabotage necessarily. I'd bet real money that the circumstances that compelled you to this act of desperation were more than enough. You were probably trying to save a doomed marriage. But opening things up is the spectacular fiery ending that everyone will remember.
I begged him not to go ahead with it as I realised I wasn’t emotionally able for it but he did it anyway.
I'd definitely file based on this alone. I sure wouldn't want to be with someone with such callous disregard for my emotional needs. You deserve better and you should end this and go find it.
But if someone is going to cheat, you being vigilant or controlling, or being extra alert and reactive or proactive will NEVER be enough to save you from that happening again. They will find a way because that is who they are. I would NEVER cheat. Been together 25 years. He trusts me with anything, partially because he knows when I left my ex, I told him that I liked him, but I do not cheat, so if anything was going to happen, it would not be until after I left. I did not leave my ex for him. I left my ex because we were incompatible. Him being my friend had nothing to do with it. Then, the last 25 years, he never had reason to ever doubt me. If he cheats? I trust in myself enough to know I can handle it, and I can move on, thought it would be very very hot. If he did not trust me, controlled where I went with who? We would not have lasted 25 years. A quality woman will not put up with that. A weak woman will, for a while, but she will resent you and then hate you in time, then leave. Do not get in relationships if you intend to control her (therapy might help), because it will end badly, imo. You not trusting her out of the gate means she will fight against the rules you impose, will be unhappy. It will end, and not happily. You do not deserve that, neither does she. Trust yourself to deal with it if she does cheat. It means she is a bad person, says nothing about you. I am sorry your ex hurt you. Good job with your kids!
It could have just been one last hoorah from him, it could be that he recognised that you guys won't be good together, it could be a few things. Lack of closure sucks, but try take his blocking you as a sign that he clearly hadn't matured enough to be a partner.
Hes grooming you. This is very common and early signs of an abusive power imbalance dynamic.
I hear this. My son has ADHD and I’ve always described him as “not knowing where his arms end and the world begins.” Personal space just is this thing.
That said, OP has to be careful.
If he was comfortable doing that once to his friend, then it probably has happened multiple times / happens all the time… I’m sorry, that’s absolutely horrible and I feel for you. Sending hugs.
I really think you should have this conversation though. Let her know that your Ex completely took advantage of you and made you feel like you needed to buy her affection. And that you have never felt that from your current GF. To your current GF, seeing what you used to do for your last one is making her feel like she's second-rate.
You’re 21 now, can you imagine yourself being interested in a 13 year old? This is NOT ok! Block him and never speak to him again.
Out of people who admit to cheating on a partner 45% admit to doing it again. In a relationship with people who cheat 15% of those relationships succeed.
That being said the feelings you are having can take years to get past and that's with her doing some hard work and the two of you doing couples therapy.
You really aren't going to get many supportive responses here. Most people don't stay with cheaters. And I was drunk is the lamest excuse ever. She made a series of choices that ended up with her cheating. At any point she could have stopped and chose not to knowing that it would destroy the relationship. You will never see her the same way again.
I know , those texts are just plain fucked
It shouldn't be about who is doing more. He doesn't have to deal with side effects from the pill or other hormonal methods so he shouldn't be trying to push that on you. He doesn't have to deal with IUDs, either. From a medical standpoint, a vasectomy is easier with a quicker recovery than tubal ligation. I do find it ridiculous that he refuses to wear a condom but expects you to deal with things that have side effects.
In all honesty do you really want to be with someone with no critical thinking skills like that?
Sorry to say it, but I agree with others–it's over. But I wouldn't leap to self-sabotage necessarily. I'd bet real money that the circumstances that compelled you to this act of desperation were more than enough. You were probably trying to save a doomed marriage. But opening things up is the spectacular fiery ending that everyone will remember.
I begged him not to go ahead with it as I realised I wasn’t emotionally able for it but he did it anyway.
I'd definitely file based on this alone. I sure wouldn't want to be with someone with such callous disregard for my emotional needs. You deserve better and you should end this and go find it.
yeah i just screenshotted and posted this on twitter, 5 other subreddits and instagram.
But if someone is going to cheat, you being vigilant or controlling, or being extra alert and reactive or proactive will NEVER be enough to save you from that happening again. They will find a way because that is who they are. I would NEVER cheat. Been together 25 years. He trusts me with anything, partially because he knows when I left my ex, I told him that I liked him, but I do not cheat, so if anything was going to happen, it would not be until after I left. I did not leave my ex for him. I left my ex because we were incompatible. Him being my friend had nothing to do with it. Then, the last 25 years, he never had reason to ever doubt me. If he cheats? I trust in myself enough to know I can handle it, and I can move on, thought it would be very very hot. If he did not trust me, controlled where I went with who? We would not have lasted 25 years. A quality woman will not put up with that. A weak woman will, for a while, but she will resent you and then hate you in time, then leave. Do not get in relationships if you intend to control her (therapy might help), because it will end badly, imo. You not trusting her out of the gate means she will fight against the rules you impose, will be unhappy. It will end, and not happily. You do not deserve that, neither does she. Trust yourself to deal with it if she does cheat. It means she is a bad person, says nothing about you. I am sorry your ex hurt you. Good job with your kids!
It could have just been one last hoorah from him, it could be that he recognised that you guys won't be good together, it could be a few things. Lack of closure sucks, but try take his blocking you as a sign that he clearly hadn't matured enough to be a partner.