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Hello again. I had an affair with a married man last year and I am almost an ENTIRE YEAR OUT of it. When we first ended things, I was hurt beyond belief. I thought I lost my soulmate. I really missed this guy and the way he made me feel. I was progressing slowly but surely-with the exception of a few ups and downs. But lately, I feel downright angry. Anger with myself, anger for him. I am trying to forgive myself but I am having a tough time. I SO wish this had never happened and that I could go back and undo it.

 

Is anyone else having problems forgiving themselves? And why do I cry now? Its been a YEAR!!!

 

Here are my previous posts for those who are interested:

 

1.http://www.loveshack.org/forums/romantic/marriage-life-partnerships/infidelity/564385-how-do-i-get-over-my-affair-partner-i-love-him

 

2. http://www.loveshack.org/forums/romantic/other-man-woman/568009-does-mm-hurt

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You are putting a timer on yourself. You simply cannot do that. It's like any other loss in your life.

 

I feel a lot of people spend time being determined to "get over the A" instead of letting feeling just come and go naturally.

 

Often a 12 month cycle will bring back memories and feelings.

 

If you are that far out, just go with your feelings. Be angry. Find somebody to talk to. I think Counselling can be useful at times but not always.

 

Poppy.

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You can't undo what you did but you can congratulate yourself on getting out of it and staying out of it .

 

Stop beating yourself up and learn and be sure you do not ever do it again .

 

The hardest part is behind you.

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It just takes time. On days I feel sad I allow that. I listen to sad songs eat chocolate etc in time I'm thinking of him less and less. You'll get there.

 

Did you end it or did he? I think that can make a huge difference. For me I kept trying to for a few years but then he ended it and went NC. Tbh I found it easier. I needed him to end it to help my closure etc

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Stay strong conqueror. You will get better. Key anniversary dates can often trigger is and bring back memories and pain. It will go in the right direction. Don't beat yourself up, you are doing great.

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It just takes time. On days I feel sad I allow that. I listen to sad songs eat chocolate etc in time I'm thinking of him less and less. You'll get there.

 

Did you end it or did he? I think that can make a huge difference. For me I kept trying to for a few years but then he ended it and went NC. Tbh I found it easier. I needed him to end it to help my closure etc

 

Neither of us officially ended it. He did tell his wife (after she found evidence) before I told my husband, but even when he told her, we still saw each other. One day he made plans for us to go out, but before we had the chance to she found out again and sent me a series of text messages and phone calls threatening to tell my husband if her husband and I did not stop speaking to each other. To AP's dismay and against his wishes I did tell my husband. My husband told him to never contact me again. Haven't heard from him since.

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