I'm really sorry you're going through that. One of the hardest things to deal with is being cheated on because it hurts your trust, confidence, and everything else. That you haven't been able to forget is perfectly normal. It's not just about what occurred; it's also about how it affected you. And feeling like you made a wrong decision? That guilt can be brutal. But trust me—being open, trusting, loving... that’s not weakness. That’s strength. Her choices reflect her, not you.
You want to talk more about it? Like, what took place and how has it affected you lately?
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