I’m not sure what you mean by “if the inference sometimes gets dented.
As far as the hurt, I did feel that in the first few moments I was aware he had returned to see the sleazy OW, but it quickly disappeared to be replaced by disgust. It’s just mind blowing to realize he chose to resume with her after all he has lost because of her. I was hopeful he had left her behind for good, not because it meant anything for us (it doesn’t), but because it meant someone that once meant the world to me was emerging from the slimy hole he was in with her. I cheered what I thought was his progress, not unlike how I would cheer for anyone I know who appeared to be making smart life decisions. But when bad choices are made year after year, there inevitably comes a time when one must stop watching someone continue to destroy their chance to recover and find lasting happiness. That is where I am now. I’ve lost all interest in knowing what comes next in his sad life. He had a chance to do better and he didn’t. He chose to stay doing poor.
