depressed... ebl: I'm having a hard time understanding why some cheating spouses return to their spouses and others do not.
I know that I wasn't a bad spouse. Yet I'm beginning to think that I lacked in some major way.
The day I discovered that my husband was cheating, he filed for divorce two weeks later, and never looked back. That was back in March, and he hasn't returned, doesn't even want to know how I am.
Meanwhile, all of my friends have husbands or boyfriends who had at one time cheated on them, but who have begged for forgiveness and returned or who at the very least have tried to give the marriage another chance.
I wonder, why am I different? Why didn't he even want to give us a chance?
It's very depressing to see others who have started out like me - with their spouses or partners cheating on them, and everyone is now in the process of reconciliating, and I'm the only one who's husband hasn't looked back.
Maybe he will find happiness with the other woman, and I'll be all alone. :'(
Re: depressed... tripny2k6: It takes some a little longer to see that the grass isnt greener. I wouldnt take it personally. He cheated on you, who cares what the hell he thinks anyway.
Trip
Re: depressed... mhiba: Im sorry you feel as you do. No worries though, Im going through something similiar. When they never look back, leaving you just miserable.
But remind yourself that he DID cheat on you, you deserve better. I know you would give countless treasures to hear his voice or see him guilt-ridden. In the end, none of that matters...give yourself time to heal and before you know it that special person will walk into your life.
I know it sounds "hollywood", but whats life without a little hope. GL to ya!
Re: depressed... just_me_detroit: The way he left is no reflection of who you are.
It is only a reflection of who his is.
Chin up girl! ;)
Re: depressed... bernie: There are all different kinds of affairs. One is the "exit affair" and is a common way for conflict avoidant personalities to end the marriage. Since this is the one thing that they believe their spouse couldn't forgive, it is a way to get out of the marriage without addressing the issues causing the marital breakdown. Go to Emily Brown's site for more info.
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