Mr

by Anonymous
(Lexington KY usa)

I have been with my girlfriend for 10 years. I have never been unfaithful. She has relied on me for support fot the entirely of our relationship. And we were talking about being married.


She finally got a job in December. Began an affair with a coworker in January. I knew something was wrong immediately. But she denied it. . She lost her job in April and still maintains contact with him by phone or msg. He lives 100 mile away. She said she made a mistake to let their relationship go as far as it did. But won't stop contacting him. And want to spend some time with him away from me. But claims it just to have a friendship. She says that she still loves me and that if I am hurt because of her continued contact with him Ryan I have a problem.

I can forgive the past mistakes. But I don't like the continued contact which has included much explicit language. Pictures of her and videos of her to him. It hurts me to know that she is continuing to contact him and still has a desire to continue that relationship with the knowledge that it hurts me.

Should I insist that she leave or keep trying to have this relationship. I love her so much but question whether she cares about me at all .

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Time To Let Go
by: Eugene Kayser

My friend, this is not going to end a positive way. 10 years is a long time to be together without some positive sense of commitment. She has developed a relationship with this fellow that is powerful enough that it still draws her in from 100 miles away.

You’re the only one who can actually make a decision to this case. Have a talk with her and tell her that this affair, which is what this is even if only an emotional one, has to end or you two will have to break up. If she decides to stay with you, then I suggest both of you go to a couples counselor and work all this out. Best of luck.

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