sereneone4u
quod nutrit me destruit
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So this isn't an "am pic" post - it's personal - but I feel like this is my own little spot in these threads so here I come to vent.
I became friends with a man over a year ago through these forums. He and I became very close and I shared personal details of my life with him. One of these being that I'm married and the other being that I have a child.
For those of you who have befriended me over the past couple years, this is not news to you as these are not details that I hide. In short, my marriage is crap. There are several things that led to this situation but in the end we live like roommates and are far from being in love. Life is expensive and complicated - especially when you have a child. Divorce is certainly in my future, as I desperately want to finally be happy - to find "the one". But as I get finances in order so that I can adequately care for myself and my daughter, I am still married to my husband.
I don't like to label myself as a cheater - but I know that's what I am. It's not something I make a habit of or something I take lightly. I don't get off on cheating. More so than physical - I've emotionally cheated a few times. I know every "cheater" has their reason and mine really falls to finding a connection.
So back to the friend I made on here...
He disappeared for several months and reappeared back tonight. He assumed I had divorced by now - I wish I had, but no. When he found out I was still married, this is the reaction I get:
"...you disgusting leech of a selfish excuse for a woman. Seriously. You should be thrown in hell. It makes me sick that people like you even exist."
(There was more but you get the point...)
What people who aren't in situations like mine don't understand is that life sucks. (I sure we all know that). Life puts us in situations that aren't black and white. Life makes us choose between seeing something as 50% good or 50% bad. Sometimes you make choices that aren't perfect but are what you have to do to keep your head above water. And yes, the stabing pain of loneliness feels like you're drowning.
So am I really that awful? I know cheating is wrong, but when neither party is in love and are just moving through the motions, is what I'm doing that bad? And mind you, I'm the bread winner this house so I'm not exactly "leeching". But maybe I am...maybe I'm just a horrible person that really does deserve hell - or at least "friends"like this guy.
(Stepping off my soapbox) Thanks for letting me vent....
No you are not awful at all. You are making the best of a tough situation and when you can do better, you will do better. This guy sounds unhinged and certainly not worthy of you. Don't give him another thought. He is making excuses for his own shortcomings.



