What a mistake

@Shaun72 (15959)
Palatka, Florida
June 11, 2007 1:01am CST
One of my friends sent me a link to my ex husband and his new wife's website on myspace. I should of told her no I don't want to see this but I saw it. it had him and his new wife with there new little kid that they had. They had a cute little baby which is great. It just makes me angry because he cheated on me for her and now he is looks so happy. It just seems really unfair. I know i should and I have tried to get over him but after seeing that it brought back bad memories.
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17 responses
• India
11 Jun 07
i am so sorry to hear this dear.yes it is hard to see someone happy for whom we still stay unhappy. but u see a person who has left you for another woman will sooner or later do tht for her too. moreover why think of something gone, think of your blessings today, take ur life day by day and think positively. i have someone who is the same as urs in my messenger list still, though i was cheated, back stabbed. u know for what everyday i see him online i get new energy to fight his thougts and get over these feelings and i try to convrt this energy for my personal growth. whenever i m down i just go online look at his name there and think of how he cheated me, a new feeling to prove my worth dawns in my mind and i work still harder to be happy, self satisfy and to live with self esteem. if he didnt need u why sould u feel for him, there might be many who will sincerely want u for what u are. and pls show ur disappointment to ur friend to have sent u something which she must have verywell known would hurt u.
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@Shaun72 (15959)
• Palatka, Florida
11 Jun 07
well at first she asked me and I said no so it was my fault. I didn't think it would bother me after a year of divorce but I was wrong.
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@jess368 (3368)
• United States
15 Jun 07
So sorry to hear that. After being married to someone, and getting a divorce is hard enough , but to then see him happily married with another woman and a kid must be hard. Just remember how good life is now, and that you don't have to worry about him cheating on you again.
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@jess368 (3368)
• United States
16 Jun 07
yes, And i hope that you are happy with your decisions, and know that life will continue to get better. Good luck.
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@Shaun72 (15959)
• Palatka, Florida
15 Jun 07
That's true thnks for pointing that out. I just need to move on
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• Canada
24 Jun 07
People are different. I would have approached it head on, saying "good riddance, sucker!!!" but not everyone can get over things the way I can. The reason why I'd say that is because if the little sh!t cheated on me, it would mean that I was too good for him. Someone who appreciated me would not cheat on me. If your friend knew you that well, s/he should have been more sensitive, or if I were you and knew better, I just wouldn't have looked.
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@Shaun72 (15959)
• Palatka, Florida
24 Jun 07
That is true and you are right he's not worth my time of worrying thanks Leah.
@magica (3707)
• Bulgaria
11 Jun 07
Your friend is tactless! Are you sure that this is mistake? Some people really have no tact or they dont care too much that some information can be painfull:-(
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• India
11 Jun 07
some really love to see others in pain. why should she send this to her. some people are imposible
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@Shaun72 (15959)
• Palatka, Florida
11 Jun 07
well she told me she saw him and her on myspace at first I told her no thanks I don't want to see them but then I said sure why not. So it was my fault.I didn't think it would bother me like it did.
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• United States
30 Jun 07
Similar thing happened to me last weekend. I posted a discussion about my older brother who had passed away more than a decade ago. And, as I was typing the words, I broke down in tears and sobbed for half an hour. You think you're over the grief and pain, and it's long behind you. But, then one little thing brings it all back to the surface. That's when you realize that you're not over it at all. You've simply suppressed it, so you can move on. No, I guess it's not fair that your ex-husband should be so smugly happy and satisfied with his new life and brand new wife. He should suffer for betraying you. And, in a just world, he would. But, then again, you are the one sitting in the canary seat now. You don't have to deal with that cheating jerk anymore. Your horizons are wide open and you can now find someone that will worship the ground you walk on. And believe me. He is out there. Don't stop until you find him. Be well. And, be blessed in your search for lasting happiness and love!
• United States
11 Jun 07
You need to get on with your life. I don't know how long you two have been divorced but as long as you harbor this ill will against your ex you will never be happy. Why would you want to look at your ex's and his new wifes website on myspace anyway. I know it is hard because he cheated on you but it makes you angry. Life is not fair. Find you someone that you can love and cherish. There is someone out there for you. It will be hard for you to see the person if you are harboring ill will against your ex.
@Shaun72 (15959)
• Palatka, Florida
11 Jun 07
one of my friends sent it to me. I should of told her no. I didn't think it would upset me but it did. i divorced him last year since he supposdly never had the money. I got tired of being married to someone that left me.
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@Shaun72 (15959)
• Palatka, Florida
11 Jun 07
I'm not harboring ill will agiast him I didn't think it would upset me like it did
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@ydnac22 (802)
• Philippines
20 Jun 07
hi shaun.I really feel for you.I'm not in the exact situation where you are right now but It's a little bit similar.Just that it's my fault(lol).Last week I tried to view the friendter account of my x bf that I made before.Maybe I'm just curious to see how he looks now.I feel really bad to see his pic cuddling his cute little girl with his wife at his back.I knew its bad to be selfish but its really hard to pretend that I'm glad after seeing them happy.The betrayal they did to me before flashes back.Just that I still hate them.Maybe its because our relationship ends too badly that we even have formal breakup after hearing that he made that girl pregnant.Sad thing is I never heard a single word sorry from them.I feel like they're very unsensitive person and they never care if they hurt people.Anyway this is life.What's important is where trying hard to be happy for ourselves. I will pray for you to ease that feeling.You deserve to be happy! there's no point to waste time to a person who is gone.Lets not allow them to ruin our life again! God bless!
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@Shaun72 (15959)
• Palatka, Florida
22 Jun 07
I am sorry that this happened to you also. I agree it isn't right. Of course my ex husband tried to tell me he wasn't happy with her the week I gave him divorce papers. He looked pretty happy to me. I am glad there is someone else who understands and your right they aren't worth ruining our lives.
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@claudia413 (4280)
• United States
19 Jun 07
Believe me, you are better off without a cheater in your life. I hope he is living up to his responsibilities to your children (mine didn't). The best thing to do is forgive him for what he did, get on with your life and find a great guy (like I did). After 38 years of being divorced, we are at last friends. I've been remarried for 28 years now. Once the kids grew up and he stopped marrying dumb bimbos and found a very nice lady to marry (4th wife), we could actually spend time together in a group. This made it easy for both of us to spend time with our kids/grandkids at the same time. Time can make a difference. I never thought we could ever be friends again, but we are. We are both much better off with our present spouses than with each other. Move on and move up to a much better life. Don't waste your time thinking about him/her. Enjoy your kids while you can. They sure do grow up fast. I know how hard it is to be a divorced mom with kids. I was there for 10 years. However, I think I'm a better person for surviving the hard times. Good luck to you!
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@Shaun72 (15959)
• Palatka, Florida
19 Jun 07
You are right. These aren't my kids thier my sisters. I am thankful we didn't have kids though because the woman he was married to before me he always tried to get out of paying her for their two girls.
• United States
22 Jun 07
I think ur friend should not send this link to u.Its really a painful situation.It is naturally no body can keep him/her away from this painful feeling.But our frineds or relatives should cooperate us to forget our painful memmories.Ur friend teased ur wounds may be unwillingly. But she should be more caring if she is ur sincere friend.
@Shaun72 (15959)
• Palatka, Florida
22 Jun 07
It's my fault in a way she said she saw them in there at first I told her no thanks and then I said sure why not. So I have myself to blame and I was sort of curios myself.
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• United States
22 Jun 07
Ya, it is rite. But I m trying to say that our friends should try to avoid to discuss the painful memories of our past.If ur asked her about ur ex-husband than ok, but if she told u about him, his child and his wife than it is not ok. Any way, it is the part of life, happiess and sadness both are the essential part of life. I believe taht "Drive on hard and rough ways make us perfect driver" Wish u good luck.
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@villageanne (8553)
• United States
11 Jun 07
I can only imagine how you feel. This must have really opened old wounds. I am so sorry that he cheated on you and caused you so much pain. I do hope you have a better life now. If he cheated on you, he made a terrible mistake and lost someone very special. He may look happy but I am sure he has some reqrets concerning you also.
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@Shaun72 (15959)
• Palatka, Florida
11 Jun 07
Thanks for your reply. I'm not really sure how his life is but I know I am better off without him and I know if we would of stayed together he would of did it again.
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@sherrir101 (3670)
• Malinta, Ohio
3 Nov 07
Some of us (me, especially) have a hard time letting go of the past and memories. We often think, "but that should be mine" or "I could have had that". Facing our past is one of the hardest things. I know that I had a hard time with it. My ex husband married my biological cousin (Whom he cheated with). I had a really hard time with that. They just had a baby and I sent them a card and a gift. I guess that I am getting better.
@Shaun72 (15959)
• Palatka, Florida
4 Nov 07
It sounds like you are. I'm not to worried really anymore. I haven't seen them in town like I use to. This is such a small town I live in. Like last night when I went out to eat I made sure him and her were not in there but then again why should I care.
@cdparazo (5765)
• Philippines
14 Jun 07
Oh my friend! That is bad indeed. However, I hope you could find it in your heart to forgive him so that you would not longer feel anger. As long as there is anger, there in no forgiveness. Sometimes when we are still angry at someone, we fail to become happy ourselves. Take it from me, I have been there. I felt so much anger that I became angry at the world. Only when I started to forgive, did I find myself starting to be happy too.
@Shaun72 (15959)
• Palatka, Florida
14 Jun 07
I'm not really angry. i mainly forgot about it untill I show the him in myspace with his new wife then it upset me when i saw it but I figure oh well let him be. I am glad now that we didn't work out once a cheater always one.
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@naadia (828)
• India
30 Jun 07
oh sorry to hear that.all this men are same.we cant say when their attittude towards us change.i had some problem,i lost trust in love.i never be in love with any guys !
@Shaun72 (15959)
• Palatka, Florida
1 Jul 07
I know it will be hard for me for a ong time ti ever find anyone that I can trust that's for sure.
• United States
1 Jul 07
Hey let me tell you from my own experiences its not always the men who cheat. My X is on her 3rd husband and looking for number four.
@ZenDove (698)
• United States
19 Jun 07
I can certainly understand the curiousity that made you check out their website. Kinda like wiggling a sore tooth with your tongue. It's morbid but fascinating just how deep and sharp that pain can run, isn't it? Of course, as a woman, I feel for your heartbreak and encourage your healing and moving on. I know that that is easier said than done but it is the best advice. My first marriage was so bad sometimes I look back and wonder how I survived at all. Sometimes I look back and it seems as though it happened to someone else. Yet, I did survive and I am a stronger, wiser person. And let me tell you this, Shaun, success is the sweetest revenge. 21 years later, it bothers my ex that I am more attractive, more successful and happier than he ever imagined I would be! I love the look on any ex's face when they realize what they missed out on! So, do your sit-ups, pamper your skin and smile a lot! Soon, he'll be eating his heart out over YOUR myspace page! Chin up, girl, you're doing fine.
@Shaun72 (15959)
• Palatka, Florida
20 Jun 07
That is true. thanks for your advice.
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• United States
1 Jul 07
Don't let the memory of some jerk keep you from living your life. He has obvisouly gotten over the relationship and is having a good life. He is the one who cheated yet he is having a great life! Seems unfair. You need to really get over him, go out with some friends, meet someone new and show everyone how you can have a good life after him too! Don't focus on him, focus on you!
@Shaun72 (15959)
• Palatka, Florida
1 Jul 07
good idea thanks for your reply.
@Shaun72 (15959)
• Palatka, Florida
1 Jul 07
good idea thanks for your reply.
@suspenseful (40192)
• Canada
3 Nov 07
That must hurt. It sometimes that the ones who do the most wrong get rewarded and get everything they want in this life. I do not understand why your friend gave you the link, because she must have known how it would have made you feel. I hope you find someone new in your life, and that you forget about him. Anyway there is a saying once a cheater always a cheater and maybe she will be in the same positions you are now.
@EvanHunter (4026)
• United States
1 Jul 07
Was kind of a rude thing for your friend to do. Just never forget cheaters always cheat, atleast he is someone elses trouble now and not yours. As for them having a kid together kind of feel sorry that another kid might have to be put through a divorce in the future also. Dont spend too much time focussed on the negative try to stay on track with where you want to end up.
@Shaun72 (15959)
• Palatka, Florida
1 Jul 07
I am glad I didn't have a kid with him truthfully. I mean the ones he had with his first wife he doesn't pay child support.
@Yatayee (117)
• Australia
12 Jul 07
I hated my ex for a long time too. I knew the new girlfriend, it was one of "our" friends and yes he cheated on me then went to her. But you know what, in the end, the hate is only hurting you. He doesn't care, he is happy! I firmly believe that once you are ready to believe he is a waste of energy, you will feel better. It might take a while to feel ready to let go of that anger and that is ok. Hate is a very strong form of passion. And what a great waste of the passion in you, to spend it on him! People in this world eventually get their just desserts, the world will give back to all of us what we give to others. I just feel now that the ex can do what he wants; I don't care anymore and I am no longer angry. I don't have to be his friend, but I have moved on, and I feel much better for it. That woman is going to wonder every moment of her marriage, he cheated on you and so he might do it to her as well. And he will get what he deserves in one way or another. The world will take care of it for us. It is a very good feeling to be able to say, hey, the best revenge is to get on with my life and be happy. One day you will be able to do it. You can make it.