I just dont think it does your headspace any good to 'chat' with an OP about anything, other than say, ONE talk, just to ascertain whats going on. ie if your partner denies an affair you have a right to ASK, and get the truth, from the OP. but other than that conversation, I think all others are useless.

I only ever spoke to the OW once and it was very damaging to my psyche and I just cannot recommend it. I know very well OW will be very hurt and OW will one day have a lot she wishes she could say to me (beleive me she will, shes my kids COUSIN.) but guess what. Im not gonna listen. I do not CARE if she finally regrets her actions in 10 years. LIVE WITH IT

forgivness is v imporant, but it neednt be done to THEM so THEY get satisfaction and a feeling of walking scott free from what they did. let them eat cake! forgive inside yourself but never express to THEM. they dont deserve it at ALL. ive spoken at length about this with my kids too bc I know OW might try to talk to THEM one day (its not like shes much older.) and I said to them the same thing: DONT listen to her. shes done ENOUGH damage. She can never apologise enough so dont even give her the chance. let her LIVE with this now, her and her family. WORDS arent going to change the past or present...

in fact I truly think talking to them makes it so much worse bc you realise what an IDIOT they are for the most part and you DO feel sorry for them which makes you feel even DIRTIER on the cheating spouse. considering when kids are involved thats not exactly healthy and as pup so right points out, very DRAMA filled. its best to continue to see them as a shadow and never let that shadow become too REAL to you... bc you dont need her thoughts and feelings muddying already turmoiled waters

prayers to all and blessings... every day is closer to peace xoxoxo


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