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As someone who is partners with a sex and love addict, I found this story very eye opening. The person who is cheating hurts their partner/s but the cheater is also hurting (especially if it is a result of addiction). I wish they mention him doing therapy or support groups but that wouldn’t be exciting. The reality is that this stuff happens, so I don’t think it should get that much hate.
When you are torn between two people--one who gives you the comfort of the old and the other that gives you the adventure of something new--it is very difficult to know what's real and what isn't, what will last and what won't, what is right and what is wrong. When there is a push and a pull and very little forcing you to make a choice, the best thing you can do is cut it all off and take time, because what you need to work on is you.without strings attached to the past, you need to find out why you are so lost and what steps you can take to get on a path you can follow without regret and with sure footing. If it turns out to be a break from one of them, then that's okay, but don't make them wait for your decision, although they'll probably wait regardless. When you come back together, both of you will have changed and you can try to start anew on stronger foundation, because you'll know your limits, the lines you won't cross, the things you'll never do again. Its healthy to take breaks for yourself. It just really sucks sometimes.