How I almost lost my husband of 20 years due a need for "attention and validation" from another man

That wasn't intended as an attack; that was just my honest opinion. I think he deserves better than someone as dishonest as you and capable of doing what you did. Most people would agree. I thought you agreed, but now you're acting offended? I'm not surprised. I'm genuinely not trying to hurt your feelings. I believe you are indeed remorseful, but you're also deceptive, selfish, a liar, someone who lacks integrity and probity. Your word is meaningless. These are facts, not personal attacks. We create the conditions into which we live by our words and our choices. We make choices every day and we fail to call them for what they are. We like to tell others that we had no choice. Or, we say that this is my only choice. But that's absolutely not true. You can choose that which is before you, or you can simply not. Your choices define who you are. If you can't accept that the terms I used to describe you represent you, you are lying to yourself. It would be hard for him to end the relationship for sure, but after some time, he would realize he's better off.

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