The article underscores the diverse motivations behind infidelity, particularly through the lens of women who have chosen to be 'side chicks.' Reddit experiences shared by users reveal complex emotions, delusions of desirability, and personal insecurities. One significant narrative highlights the regrets of a woman who, despite knowing her relationship was wrong, remained in it due to feelings of validation and attention. These stories not only reflect a spectrum of emotional responses but also illuminate the hypocrisy and challenges of navigating romantic entanglements with others already in relationships.
I met him my freshman year of high school, he was a senior. He became my closest guy friend, and I eventually lost my virginity to him at 19 years old. He was in the Air Force and stationed in a nearby state. I actually met two of his girlfriends when he brought them home to meet his parents. Every other visit home, he would spend the weekend with me but told his partner that he was visiting his parents. This went on for almost three years. I ended it when he hooked up with an acquaintance while he was in town and I was too sick to hang out.
At the time, I had tricked myself into thinking that I was just so desirable that someone would be willing to cheat to be with me, but over 10 years later, I realized that I had massive insecurity issues and was easily manipulated. He served me all the red flags on a silver platter, and I was still devastated when he 'cheated' on me. He had a drinking problem and would push me to do things sexually that I wasn't quite ready for, and the whole time I would tell myself that I was so cool and sexy. I could chalk it up to naivete or blame being inexperienced in relationships, but I think, in reality, I was getting a kind of attention that I wasn't getting from anyone else.
To clarify, I am not trying to justify what I did and fully acknowledge it was wrong. I'm just trying to explain what factors led to the situation. I had just started a new job and, after a few months, ended up completely falling for my married boss. I knew it was wrong, and I tried to keep my distance.
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