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Old Aug 01, 2013, 04:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Tenmoku View Post
I have also looked in drawers and found things like condoms and sex lube that we have never used, and I found these a bit distressing. I also come across photos from her past relationship (not necessarily as a result of snooping) or hear her mention in passing "I went to that place with my ex once" and my thoughts go into a downward spiral obsessing over her time with him and with other men. She knows this is difficult for me and she always reassures me "He's in the past for a reason. You offer me so much more than he ever did. I love you and not him." And I believe her, but it does not change my thoughts.
Face it. Paradoxical/desensitizing approaches do work. Do no shun it - face it. Ask to be taken to that place where she and her ex once went. Explore it. Find out what they talked about, if she feels comfortable sharing. Use the condoms from that box which was not bought by you. Etc. Face it.