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I've been seeing a married man for about a year. I knew that he had a wife when I met him and started the affair, but I didn't think it would progress as it has. I have fallen in love with him, which I didn't expect. He says he's fallen in love with me too, but he can't leave his wife yet. He says he 'needs time' to tell her so that the divorce goes smoothly. This man is so amazing, caring and wonderful, but I feel so hopeless, like we'll never be together. I know this is wrong, but I can't seem to let him go. What is wrong with me? Confused, Delaware
Wondering 12 March, 2008 - 16:37
Wondering 12 March, 2008 - 16:37
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Seriously….after a year, you didn't expect to fall in love with him? I just don't know where to start. Let's see….first, he MARRIED! That's not a red flag, it's a half time show. Second, it's been a year and he is still MARRIED! That should tell you something. Divorces going smoothly when there is an affair involved…not likely. Hopefully, there are no children. Third, he says he's in love with you but he's MARRIED! Sorry, but I just can't wrap myself around a man cheating on his wife as caring, amazing, and wonderful. I think you are living in a fantasy world. You are not just confused. This is really something that you should talk through with a therapist. And…so what if he leaves her…do you really think he won't do it to you too?
There is nothing wrong with you other than the fact that you are dating a married man. A guy like this has no integrity. He's cheating on his wife and rest assured even if he does leave her one day for you, he will eventually cheat on you too. That's just how this guy operates. It is going to be very painful to let go of someone you care about, but you absolutely must move on. This situation can't end in a good way. If he wanted to leave her, he already would have. He wants to have his cake and eat it too and you are letting him. The bottom line is that you can do better. You can find someone who is yours, a good guy who will dedicate himself to you from day one. This married man does not sound amazing, caring or wonderful. He's a liar and a cheater. It's time for you to see him for what he is and cut him off for good.
What's wrong with you? You have self esteem issues. You fell in love with someone who didn't belong to you. He is with his wife on the weekends and sleeps in their bed at night. At some level, you've accepted that you don't deserve better. That's what's really sad here. He is not going to leave his wife for you. Why should he? He has the best of both worlds.











