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AnxiousGirl

Member since
December 2023

264 posts

My long marriage ended just before my husband was sent to prison. He was the only person I had been with.

I ended the marriage as I no longer trusted him - there was other stuff apart from this offence.

How do you move on and contemplate a new relationship?

I can see trusting someone new will be difficult

What if they already know what you've been through? Or if they don't - would you tell them?

I feel like I want a bit of fun back in my life - but I'm scared. Although I've got a fabulous support network of friends - they are all in relationships. Would just like some closeness and affection.

Someone on here said why weren't they enough for their person and that has stuck in my head. I wasn't enough for my husband - so why would I be enough for anyone else?

Just voicing my thoughts out loud.

Posted Sun October 6, 2024 10:45pmReport post

Distressed and pregnant

Member since
November 2020

1178 posts

Hi,

you are enough, you always were. Addiction doesn't care about the family and friends of those in its grasp.



I think you might be better starting off as friends with a potential partner. If you find that you trust them enough to open up after a while and it feels right to then do it.
This might feel like it defines you but it doesn't have to. I hope that you find happiness xxx

Posted Mon October 7, 2024 9:33amReport post

Quick exit