Many people firmly believe that cheaters never change. And unfortunately, this woman is finally coming to terms with that truth in her own life.
She actually started out as the “other woman” when she began dating her boyfriend. But while he eventually left his now-ex, and their relationship had been solid for about a year, she recently realized he’s been talking to other girls again.
To give you some background, she claims their chemistry all started in a typical “girl meets a boy in a rocky relationship” sort of way.
“He told me all the right things, and my stupid, insecure self thought that he was all that; a manly, unappreciated ex-marine that had the weight of the world on his shoulders,” she recalled.
They even had so much in common that it actually frightened her. It seemed like her boyfriend knew exactly what to say, and she fell for every last word.
Before long, he ended his previous relationship, too, so they officially began dating, and everything felt perfect. She got treated like a princess, and she met his parents and friends, who all adored her.
Plus, her boyfriend even moved in with her, and she relished having a “happy home” where someone truly listened to her (and helped out).
“Obviously, it started off in the worst way. I have never cheated, but I thought it would be different. I gave him everything she didn’t, right?” she wondered.
Sadly, she was wrong. Their relationship bliss lasted about a year before things seemed to shift. Then, one day, when her boyfriend revealed his phone password so she could play a game, she stumbled upon some shocking messages on Instagram.
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He’d been sending DMs to steamy accounts, talking about how lonely he was, and sharing photos of himself showing off his body. Yet, to her, that wasn’t even the worst part, because she also discovered he’d deleted other conversations with his ex, another girl she happens to know.
After finding out her boyfriend had gone back to his old ways, though, she didn’t confront him. Instead, she just acted as if everything was fine; meanwhile, something quietly broke inside of her.
In hindsight, she recognizes that she should’ve known better. But right now, their financial situation is keeping her from kicking her out.
That’s why, in the meantime, she intends to “take her time” deciding how to deal with her boyfriend while secretly making his life a bit more “miserable.”
“I’ve never done something for revenge. I don’t usually even keep any ill will towards anyone. Those things just do us worse. But this time, it’s different,” she reasoned.
Why? Well, she genuinely thought her boyfriend cared for her. He was even there for her when her mother had a mental breakdown and attempted to harm her, and he argued that she deserved so much more.
At the time, she would’ve done absolutely anything for him. But today, she can’t believe he’s stabbed her in the back.
“I’m absolutely to blame, don’t get me wrong. In no way am I trying to take that away. I did this to myself, and yet, I’m the angriest and most apathetic I have been in my life,” she vented.
“The fact that he played the victim, building me up just to do even worse, is something that I can’t comprehend.”
She’s too embarrassed to tell her family and friends about the situation, either. So, she intends to “play the long game” and pretend like things are fine in their relationship until the time is right to get vengeance.
Do you agree with the saying, “Once a cheater, always a cheater?” Should she go through with her revenge plan or handle things differently?
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By Katharina Buczek
Katharina Buczek graduated from Stony Brook University with a degree in Journalism and a minor in Digital Arts. Specializing in... More about Katharina Buczek
