I Make Bad Decisions

I really just need to talk to an outside party about this. I am a generally good person but it seems I am notorious for making bad decisions. I cheated on my true love, dumped him after 7 years together mostly because I was scared but also because we cheated on each other, quit a job that had many possibilities for one that looked solid only to be laid off from that job anyway and a few more.

I’m also overweight because I use food to stifle my emotions & have no self-control. I am going to be 27 and I regret every major decision I’ve ever made.

I have been dating a guy for almost 3 years now who I thought was wonderful. He’s bright, charming, witty, active, etc. I love his friends too, they’re a great group of people & I love doing things with him like skiing, hiking, camping, playing sports, etc.

However, things just haven’t felt right. Like I said, I have been cheated on in the past & find it hard to trust men. I did some online snooping (I couldn’t help it) & found out that he made a profile on this website for people in relationships who want to have affairs. I also was able to get into his account to see what he was up to. At first, I thought it was just his curiosity, to see what the site was about, but then I noticed he’s been filling in more details about what he wants/dislikes, and soliciting pictures from some female users on the site.

I don’t know what to do. I am completely crushed at this point, I feel completely worthless & like I deserve this for all the things I’ve done. I feel disgusting, I can’t look at him without choking up, but I don’t know what to say to him. He’s asked me a few times to move in with him but financially neither of us can afford it, we used to dream about the day we could. I guess I thought we meant more to each other than we do. I don’t want to lose him as an activity partner, or a lover, but I feel so unwanted & beat down… I just don’t know what to do at this point. Do I wait for him to dump me or cheat on me? Please help. I am so good at making the wrong decision that I need advice on this one.

-Diana

Dear Diana,

Thanks for taking the time to write in with your problem. First of all, life happens to us all. Some of the decisions we make turn out good and others don’t. I think if you really did an honest evaluation of your life you would find that you have probably made just as many good decisions as bad ones. You are just focusing on the bad ones.

We can only be at peace when we take responsibility for our decisions, learn from our mistakes, and move on by putting the past where it belongs. If you can learn to live life without regret then you have found one of the secrets of a happy life. Also, happiness starts by loving and accepting yourself first so perhaps you have some soul work to do that will address part of your issue which is emotional eating. Deeper roots will be found, I’m sure.

As for your current boyfriend, you really need to be honest with him and confront him about it. He will be upset that you snooped around on him, but Google holds no secrets so he only has himself to blame. If he wants to be with you, then he has to treat you with the respect and faithfulness that you are giving him. I think in any event this will be good as it will open up communication on both of your parts and may give you both a chance to fix whatever is lacking in the relationship.

It may be worthwhile for you to see a counselor for a few sessions. It will no doubt make you more self-aware and in turn this will spill over into your relationships allowing them to be healthier.

Kindest regards,

Ted

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