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How to get over this?

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Lorddenning1 · 23/09/2018 09:39

I am really struggling to deal with the end of a relationship.
We have been together for 9 years and have two children. We have always had to work hard at our relationship, we are not right for each other, we both want different things out of life, I'm ambitious and outgoing he smokes weed and wants to stay in all the time. We had been arguing a lot lately and we started screaming in front of the children, after a bad argument a few weeks ago he decided he had enough and arranged to go and stay with his brother, the said it was over, but then said he is treating this as a break away from me.
I can be hard work too, but I'm going to get some councilling and help for this. A week after we split I read his Facebook messages and saw he had been talking to 4 different girls, it didn't bother me as much as I thought it would but a week later I read them again and one girl in particular (his ex ex) the conversation has moved on, to I can't wait to see u, I miss you etc. I was gutted and logged out so I can't see anything else. I have since confronted him about it and he was angry that I have read his messages and told me that he had already slept together, I felt like I had been punched in the stomach, I can't eat or sleep.
He had had the kids this weekend and I have since found out my son had watched his dad video chat this new girlfriend and he got shy bcoz he didn't want to speak to her and she laughed etc. I'm angry at this. It's been 4 weeks since he moved to his brothers and I feel like my whole world has been turned upside down. I can't eat or sleep proper and I can't stop thinking about them together and what they may be doing. It's the first thing I think of when I wake up and the last thing I think of at night, I sometimes cry myself to sleep. Please tell me I will get through this, I can't see how I will though,,,, hand hold please

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Adora10 · 24/09/2018 16:54

It's shit but you know deep down it was inevitable, it wasn't working, and you are well rid of a pot smoker in front of your children; sounds like he's on rebound, very quick to start a relationship; either way you know you two were never going to last so at least the plaster has been pulled, and you are right, you are only upset mostly because he has so soon jumped into bed with another women; just think of those lovely free nights you will have once you have built up your social life again.

Lorddenning1 · 24/09/2018 18:53

@Adora10 you are right :) at the minute I'm only focusing on the negatives, I'm not looking at the positives, I will get there. I have started to get quite anxious when I know I have to see him, I'm hoping that goes away too.
He popped in before to see the children and I did something not proud of, I told a white lie, he basically feels sorry for me because I'm all sad and he said it will get better when I meet someone etc, I couldn't stand this and said that I had already started talking to someone (which is not totally a lie but we are friends for now) and that he has a kid too and he seems to be on my level too, I think he was a little shocked at first but before he left he said he was glad I had met someone. I know it's fighting fire with fire but I don't want his sympathy or to see his smug face,,,, I know cheap shot

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RandomMess · 24/09/2018 19:28

Well I'd start by not letting him visit the DC in your home... sort out proper contact and create space between you!

Lorddenning1 · 25/09/2018 07:07

Does anyone have any tips for the morning?
In the evenings I'm more calm and settled and accept it is what it is.
But when I wake up in the morning, boom it hits me all over again :(

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BackInTheRoom · 25/09/2018 07:27

Weirdly, before I woke and picked up my phone to look at MN, I realised that the normal sick to my stomach feeling and adrenaline rush I usually experience upon waking is hardly there now? I suggest when you wake up, do 3 deep inhales through your nose, and 3 slightly slower exhales through your mouth. Repeat as necessary.

madcatladyforever · 25/09/2018 07:34

Take a big step back. You are a hard worker and see a good future for you and the chidlren. You can easily achieve this. Look at him - he a weed smoking, unfaithful, lazy waste of space. Do you really want your children to grow up with that as a role model. I was in a similar situation and now my son is an adult he said he is so proud of me that I brought him up alone, he didn't lack anything and he says I was a great role model. He doesn't have any time for his father at all. You are worth more and you can do this.xxxxxx

Blondebakingmumma · 25/09/2018 07:36

Picture what your ideal life would be like in 5-10 years. You said you are a go-getter, I bet the things you want in your life you would never achieve with your ex. He was holding you back. You’ve got this 🌸

Lorddenning1 · 25/09/2018 07:49

@BackInTheRoom this is exactly what happens to me when I wake up, sick to the stomach, adrenaline sweeping all over :( how long are you post break up?

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Lorddenning1 · 25/09/2018 07:50

@Blondebakingmumma this is exactly right :) he was holding me back, he never supported me.
I was doing ok with the break up, we have been split for 4 weeks now and I was ok, it's only since I found out he met someone else that I can't move on, like if he turned up at my door to say he wanted to get back together, I would say no, as it's not want I want. I think I just need to grieve the relationship x

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Lorddenning1 · 26/09/2018 15:32

I have woke up today feeling a lot better and my CBT starts tomorrow, has anyone else done this?

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springydaff · 28/09/2018 21:45

How are you doing op? Flowers

Lorddenning1 · 29/09/2018 08:55

Hi @springydaff I'm doing ok, but sad today as it would of been our anniversary :( mornings are always bad for me 😢
I went to the CBT and they said councilling would be better for me, so I'm just waiting to be referred.
Thanks for asking though x

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