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83: Thoughts on A Short Guide on How To Cope With An Unfaithful Lover

83: A Short Guide on How To Cope With An Unfaithful Lover

I thought this was an excellent read with many sound perspectives. Perspectives that grow in importance over time. 

A few things I would add though.

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81:Thoughts on Ripping up the old contract by A Couples Journey of Recovery from Sex Addiction

“I’ve rightfully felt anger, rage, hurt, trauma, disrespect, tricked and disgust because he fucked other women – plain and simple – and him fucking other women was NOT in my plan.”

Read More 81:Thoughts on Ripping up the old contract by A Couples Journey of Recovery from Sex Addiction

65.3: 8 Days: Thoughts on How More Secrets and Lies Destroy Relationships by Darlene Lancer

This article is without a doubt, the most accurate, and thorough description of my thinking, actions, feelings, and perception of self I have found about the consequences, pain, and anxiety of being tied down by secrets and lies.

Read More 65.3: 8 Days: Thoughts on How More Secrets and Lies Destroy Relationships by Darlene Lancer

65.3: 8 Days: Thoughts on How More Secrets and Lies Destroy Relationships by Darlene Lancer

This article is without a doubt, the most accurate, and thorough description of my thinking, actions, feelings, and perception of self I have found about the consequences, pain, and anxiety of being tied down by secrets and lies.

Read More 65.3: 8 Days: Thoughts on How More Secrets and Lies Destroy Relationships by Darlene Lancer

59: Thoughts on Thanks for Stopping by: A Letter to an Interloper by Dolly Allen

Yesterday morning I woke up to find a comment by the troll Warren about me on a friend’s blog.

What happened next was both fascinating, amazing, and a bit terrifying.

Dolly is definitely the Queen.

Read More 59: Thoughts on Thanks for Stopping by: A Letter to an Interloper by Dolly Allen

48: Thoughts on Adulting 101 – The other side by Walking the Journey

I really enjoyed this story of friendship, love, and forgiveness from my Twitter friend Walking the Journey.  I especially like this paragraph about seeing her husband facing the shame of his infidelity.

It’s important to embrace the other side.

Read More 48: Thoughts on Adulting 101 – The other side by Walking the Journey

43: Thoughts on the Diagnosis De Jour: Narcissism by Dolly Allen

“True pathological narcissism has always been rare and remains so: It affects an estimated 1 percent of the population, and that prevalence hasn’t changed demonstrably since clinicians started measuring it.” – Psychology Today

Read More 43: Thoughts on the Diagnosis De Jour: Narcissism by Dolly Allen

27: Thoughts on the Pursuer-Distancer Dynamic

I will not pursue her or anyone else. Pursuing is clearly the mallet of my relationship communication toolbox. Now I know: my pursuing is selfish and fear-based. The behavior only adds to the problem.

Read More 27: Thoughts on the Pursuer-Distancer Dynamic

18: Thoughts on The Journey Back by Dolly Allen

I do not see any way home for me following the reveal of my lies and infidelity. However, what is true for me isn’t true for everyone. Don’t let angry pride make you a fool.

Read More 18: Thoughts on The Journey Back by Dolly Allen

17: Thoughts on Why Rock Bottom is a Powerful Place by Lisa Arends

Originally posted on Lessons From the End of a Marriage:
Rock Bottom. A place that brings dread. That no one would choose to visit. And yet it is also a place of mysterious power. That allows us to tap into the power within ourselves. Because when you’re at Rock Bottom you have… Nothing to Lose…

Read More 17: Thoughts on Why Rock Bottom is a Powerful Place by Lisa Arends

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