It was Mandi, my parents, Jim (from Mandi's work), and myself. I did the cooking, and I will say that it was a kick ass feast!
So after everyone left, we all took a nap. Afterwards Mandi was pouring a drink and started doing the usual body language that signaled there was something troubling her. When I asked about what was bothing her, she said nothing. But I knew better, so I asked again.
She started crying.......
She confessed to me that she still "Has feelings" for Sam. She told me she felt like she was in this endless cycle. She said she didn't want to tell me because she knew I would be hurt. Frankly, she strung me along.
So I resorted to finding out on my own. I told her that if she was honest with me form the beginning, none of this would have ever happen. However if I find oout on my own, then I will be pissed off cause I consider that a betrayal.
So, it funny and pathetic that we went to marriage counseling, and during that entire time she was in love with another guy. What's even MORE fucked, is that we had sex several times when she was harboring this feelings.
So now for a third time this year I am going through the psychological stages of a divorce.
- Blaming the Spouse
- Mourning the Loss
- Anger
- Being Single
- Re-Entry
- Denial-"this can't be happening to me", looking for the former spouse in familia places, or if it is death, setting the table for the person or acting as if they are still in living there. No crying. Not accepting or even acknowledging the loss.
- Anger-"why me?", feelings of wanting to fight back or get even with spouse of divorce, for death, anger at the deceased, blaming them for leaving.
- Bargaining-bargaining often takes place before the loss. Attempting to make deals with the spouse who is leaving, or attempting to make deals with God to stop or change the loss. Begging, wishing, praying for them to come back.
- Depression-overwhelming feelings of hopelessness, frustration, bitterness, self pity, mourning loss of person as well as the hopes, dreams and plans for the future. Feeling lack of control, feeling numb. Perhaps feeling suicidal.
- Acceptance-there is a difference between resignation and acceptance. You have to accept the loss, not just try to bear it quietly. Realization that it takes two to make or break a marriage. Realization that the person is gone (in death) that it is not their fault, they didn't leave you on purpose. (even in cases of suicide, often the deceased person, was not in their right frame of mind) Finding the good that can come out of the pain of loss, finding comfort and healing. Our goals turn toward personal growth. Stay with fond memories of person.
What a coincidence?
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