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Hi All! I've been wanting to post here for months but I was honestly scared it would just be an emotional mess, as thats probably what I am most of the time! 1 year 2 months ago, I found condoms in my partners purse. She was dressing up, going out more, secretive on her phone, going to bed and shutting door. I had a hunch and checked her purse and found 2 condoms. She said they were planted there and that she had no idea how they got there, after some moments she said she didn't go thru with it. After a few fake stories, I believe the real one came out and she said she was on Ashley Madison, found a guy.. they went to a motel room but just sat on the couch for an hour therefore never cheated. She's maintained this for an entire year, and makes me feel extremely bad if i doubt this.
Partner's infidelity suggests unresolved relationship issues; professional counseling can help address communication, intimacy, and unmet needs to move forward, either together or separately.
I'm really sorry you're going through this. Finding out your partner has been unfaithful is one of the most painful experiences anyone can go through. It's like the rug has been pulled out from under you, and everything you thought you knew about your relationship is suddenly called into question. The reason this happens often has to do with unresolved issues in the relationship - things like poor communication, lack of emotional intimacy, or unmet needs that never got addressed. When those problems build up, sometimes one partner seeks validation or connection elsewhere. It's not an excuse, but it explains the "why" behind it. The first step is doing a reality audit, as outlined in our Breakup Recovery guide. This means getting really clear on the facts of the situation, not just the emotions. What exactly happened? What did you observe? Separate the facts from the stories you're telling yourself. This will give you a more grounded understanding of what you're dealing with. Next, implement the Cascade Prevention System. This involves making a plan to take care of yourself physically, emotionally, and socially during this difficult time. Things like eating well, exercising, leaning on your support system, and taking time for self-reflection. This helps prevent a downward emotional spiral. The ultimate goal is to get to a place of acceptance - not necessarily happiness, but a calm clarity about what's happened and what you need to do next. When you get this right, you'll be able to look back and see how this experience, as painful as it was, ultimately made you stronger and wiser. You'll be better equipped to build the healthy, fulfilling relationship you deserve.
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