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knew it was bad

r/datingoverfortyUpdated 30 days ago
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How can I be detached but still keep my heart open?

I don't understand how you can't have *any* expectations of your partner? If we're in a long term committed relationship, I expect my partner won't lie to me, won't cheat, won't break my trust, won't …

r/datingoverfortycomment4/6/2026
Ex-partner (22) moving on fast (22) makes me feel unremarkable/useless/replaceable

Ex-partner (22) moving on fast (22) makes me feel unremarkable/useless/replaceable — *Context was we were in an non-mono relationship but they mentioned it at the start, we were monogamous for a bit, they cheated and I decided that it should be open but repair trust first.* # How to …

r/ExNoContactpost4/5/2026
I stayed with a miserable guy due to my empathy.

I stayed with a miserable guy due to my empathy. — /this is very long. To get everything straight, I had met a boy online last years November. we thought the same, matched personalities, all of that fun stuff. BTW: To anybody else reading this😭, I…

r/BreakUpspost4/7/2026
Daily sticky thread for rants, raves, celebrations, advice and more! New? Start here!

My guy if** that’s how she responded to a second text I would infer that she’s not interested in talking/getting to know you further. She probably knew it was bad form to ghost and felt guilty. For fu…

r/datingoverthirtycomment2/23/2026
Does a Narc ever regret?

I believe they know they are wrong too, I remember post break up how I would wonder if I was actually the narc because my ex used to say I was abusive towards him for taking any offense or being hurt …

r/NarcissisticAbusecomment3/18/2026
My husband (34M) told his friends about my miscarriage as a “joke” and now says I’m overreacting (32F)

Said while she was gone and even the friends knew it was bad. He’s not taking responsibility and is immature

r/relationship_advicecomment3/19/2026
How do I (39F) forgive my husband (39M) for making a fake vet appt for our senior dog?

Ugh, it isn’t. I knew it was bad but didn’t realize how bad. I’m embarrassed and so upset.

r/relationship_advicecomment3/19/2026
Being Told Sexting Isn't Cheating Because It's Not Physical or Emotional...

She doesn't get to decide what cheating is, OP, you do. She knew it was bad enough that she lied and told you she would stop. Now that you caught her again, she's gaslighting you by telling you it's…

r/survivinginfidelitycomment4/5/2026
Does anyone else who has a 'high' ACE score feel like a fraud for having that score? Like they bypassed the questions and are exaggerated to get this score and don't actually deserve it?

For me it was denial. I didn't know anything else, so even if I didn't reproduce it, for example my mother viciously emotionally abusing my father every breathing hour was "normal". I knew it was bad,…

r/CPTSDcomment4/8/2026