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Can’t get over betrayal

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BrinkOrSink · 12/02/2026 13:04

So long story short, I’ve been with my husband for 15 years, married for 11.
We have two children and on several occasions my husband has broken my trust by watching/paying live cam girls.
The first time it happened I told him it was something I was uncomfortable with in our relationship. The second time it happened, I reminded him that I thought it was unacceptable.
The third time it happened I was 7 months pregnant with a toddler and found out he had been trying to cover it up for months.
He knew the consequences so lied about it all and when it all came out I asked him to leave.
After a few days struggling on my own I felt like I had no choice to take him back.
This was 5 years ago now and despite having marriage and solo therapy, I can’t seem to move on from what happened.
There’s been a wall between us ever since, I’m resentful and repulsed by what he did.
My mental health has took a nose dive this past year and I think it’s because deep down I feel like I’m wasting my life stuck waiting for my feelings to change.
He really is a good dad, he swears he hasn’t been on those websites since and never be stupid enough to do it again but I don’t believe him. He says he’s willing to do anything to regain my trust but I don’t know how that can happen.
Is there any hope?

OP posts:
category12 · 15/02/2026 10:54

If you can't move on from what he did together, you need to move on separately. It's not fair to either of you to remain stuck in this limbo.

You could try individual counselling for yourself and see if it helps you see where you want to go from here.

The way you feel about him has been changed, and it's OK to decide that you've tried but can't be happy in the relationship anymore, if that's the case.

Just because you stayed doesn't mean you're tied to that choice forever.

District66 · 15/02/2026 10:58

Women never forget what they’ve forgiven, a divorce Lawyer told me that. B you will divorce him eventually you’re just wasting your time in your life at the moment hanging on what isn’t really there.

Crikeyalmighty · 15/02/2026 21:50

District66 · 15/02/2026 10:58

Women never forget what they’ve forgiven, a divorce Lawyer told me that. B you will divorce him eventually you’re just wasting your time in your life at the moment hanging on what isn’t really there.

Edited

That is so very true in my opinion - it just kind of lies there in the background

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