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Originally Posted by seekinglogic
Thank you all for taking the time to respond. I should clarify a few things:
- The hard drive contained information from the past 15-6 years. It was letters he had written. It had pictures of other things. Basically it was a library of various (important to him) things and I didn't like a few of the books. I burned his Library of Alexandria. That makes me feel like a total fool. I am hoping with every fiber of my being that it can be repaired. Perhaps I should have posted this in a techie forum as well.
- He deleted the porn from his hard drive a long time ago. He was only watching it on the internet periodically. I don't think it was a masturbation thing either.
- He wasn't reminiscing on the pictures. In fact, I probably looked at them more than him. Just because I knew they were there, and I apparently like to punish myself. Of course, I don't know what he does when I'm not around (which isn't often lately), but I don't think he was pulling those up to reminisce.
- He has not filmed us ever. Trust me, I've even suggested it. I trust him on that. I trust him on a lot of things. It's just when it comes to sex or infidelity I create this fear monster in my head. Honestly the worst of our problems have probably been from my fear and nothing of substance.
We actually had/have a pretty great relationship despite this struggle. I honestly think most of the problems I created in my head. I would imagine something and then play it out with little to no credible "evidence".
Honestly, he's a great man who is centered and kind. He makes mistakes, and in return I made one that hurt him terribly. It was childish and petty, and hurtful. The guilt I am feeling now is excruciating. I don't know how to pick up from this.
Perhaps I did jump into this relationship too soon. But can't we find ourselves while we are with someone too? Maybe not. I don't know. I feel utterly lost.
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Well, if he is a great guy, then you,are a great gal, because couples are typically complementary.
Being in relationships does bring us to different levels of self understanding.
Need to look at current fears/insecurities/self doubts as they relate to past relationships. Is it fear of infidelity? Or, is there something similar, non fidelity related in any way, shape or form, that is reminiscent of past? A way spoken to? Work hours? Lack of consistency? Withdrawing, emotionally? That lead to feelings, of various needs feeling unmet, such as ti be valued, cherished, comradery, companionship, the list travels on...
Trust/Insecurity, those are tossed around words, that truly lack tangibility where self awarenes/acceptance goes. .it involves historical context, plus relationship 'needs', and present behaviors of both parties.
Rose, raises good point about trying to be the good girlfriend. Touches upon something, to ponder.
The best security, I've discovered, is when both reach point, where know, this love is a choice...why fear if he'll leave you? Can you take it or leave it? If a wet harddrive,, is all it takes?
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