Girlfriend of 3 years cheated on me right before we were supposed to leave the state and move in together. We broke up about 4 months ago. I couldn’t demonize her, so I’m still struggling with processing it and idk what to do. I’ve been looking into therapy, but I can only do online which leaves me hesitant. Any advice would be appreciated.

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Dude you dodged a major bullet! It only goes up from here man

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Give it a shot. I’ve done online therapy and found it helpful.

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I went through my EAP.
They provided a list of available therapists that were on my insurance plan.

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Please clarify; did you break up right after you found out she cheated? Also, why is online therapy your only option?

FWIW, breaking up with an unfaithful partner is the reasonable response. If you’re second guessing the breakup, don’t. However, self reflection will help avoid a relationship with another unfaithful partner.

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I won’t opine and pontificate on the relationship and infidelity. But on therapy: it’s a mixed bag. I’ve done both in person and online. EAP and personally funded. Give it a try, but I recommend supplementing it with books and podcasts on stoicism. Also, while the manosphere in general gets a really bad reputation, there’s a lot of content focused on men becoming the best version of themselves and succeeding in life.

A place that I used to find a really good therapist was the William Alanson White Institute. It is a low cost mental health center in NYC. You will have to fill out a form . It’s quite simple . They will call you and connect you with a therapist based on your needs . It’s been 3 years now . It’s been one of the best investments I ever made for myself . Also check your insurance to see if they cover behavioral health. Mine does so it really helps. I hope this helps .

I’m going through a heartbreak myself after two years of being together . He was supposed to move to NYC. Things happened literally just a month before he was supposed to move . I’ve leaned on therapy , journal , family , friends, find ways to travel, focussed on my goals and health , started back at the yoga studio, watch funny shows, cook . And time .. I’m not going to be jumping into any dating. Each their own. It’ll just be a rebound anyway . It takes time for the heart to heal , gain wisdom and clarity from the experience. I’m so sorry you’re going through this .

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What do u mean you couldn’t demonize her? What do u mean by that

I couldn’t paint her out as being a terrible person

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