I’m marrying my fiancé next month but I can’t stop thinking about other women. Specifically a few that I work with and have grown close to. Would never cheat on my partner but I still feel absolutely terrible about it. Yet I can’t stop fantasizing about the “what ifs”.. Any advice on how to overcome this would be greatly appreciated!

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I think this is normal to be honest. You’re about to make a huge commitment so it’s natural to wonder about other possibilities. When I was pregnant I was constantly thinking about my exes and how different my life would have been if I had stayed with them. It’s just a major crossroads in your life and you’re looking at the alternatives. Doesn’t make you a bad person nor does it mean you’re making a mistake or doing anything wrong.

Congrats on the pending nuptials!

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Thank you so much! I appreciate your response 🙏

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Rub one out. Post nut clarity will help

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Obviously don't do it in the office, do it in the office bathroom

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There are going to be many people that you and your partner meet that you/they are attracted to and compatible with. The point of getting married is that you are committed to this one person who aligns with your values, is a positive impact on your life and willing to invest in you and themselves to build a good life together. The grass is not always greener; it’s green where you water it.

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Thank you both for your response. This made a lightbulb go off in my head.

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Go bone your fiancé

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Remember your why's. Why are you getting married to her? If this might be a temptation for you the rest of your life. You should talk to your future wife about it

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Solid advice. Thanks

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Assuming you're crushing on a few colleagues and not just the one person all the time?

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1 colleague in particular I suppose…but also just generally thinking about other women I could have ended up with. Doesn’t have anything to do with my fiancé, if that makes sense?

Isn’t that what bachelor parties are for?

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You’re missing the point. I said “isn’t this what bachelor parties are for” you selected one part from my justification to harp on.
I wish you luck in your future trolling endeavors.

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