@tara.r0se: Healing taught me this: when all you’ve known is anger, learning to speak with calm is an act of courage. It’s not easy to feel your emotions and communicate them — but every time you try, you’re breaking cycles and building the healthy connections you deserve. #healing #cheating #dating #HealingJourney #divorce
So I like to bbq. And my ex would never let me buy a whole brisket “ because you’ll just ruin it” so I never bought one. On a date with my now wife we needed to pick up some stuff for a party and briskets were on sale. And I was like oh man! That’s a good price too bad I can’t get it. And she looked at me like why TF can’t you get it? Just get it and try. 😳whaaa? Yeah. Been together 9 years now lol
2026-03-02 20:26:42
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Emily lorraine :
That was seriously such a sweet response from him. I hope you guys have many more dates
2026-03-02 19:58:15
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Corbador :
Love the story but it didn’t occur to anyone to just go see a different movie? 🍿
2026-03-15 15:15:13
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8675309 :
You two couldn't have just swapped it for a different movie?
2026-03-16 22:53:37
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Joymomma207 :
That seems like a great guy!
2026-03-03 00:55:54
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simplysara :
I don't think you ruined your date. It would have been ruined if his reaction wasn't as settling as it was.
2026-03-02 18:17:27
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Colleen in KC :
One thing I’ve learned in therapy too is that you don’t owe him an explanation unless he’s earned that level of communication. You can say, “Dinner sounds lovely, but I’m not up for the movie.” I’ve also learned to over explain from abusive relationships.
2026-03-02 19:22:37
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browneyedgirl815 :
I love that you were honest and kept your boundaries. People have been mad at me for less…hits hard. Girl! This man is a unicorn in today’s world.
2026-03-02 21:45:54
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Jen Tappen Duncan :
Girl, the anxiety I just got listening to this! I get it!!! Therapy is good!
2026-03-04 02:20:28
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Turner34 :
I would have been disappointed, but if you explained to him why, then yes absolutely understanding.
2026-03-03 09:46:49
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D-nice :
You found a nice guy that did a nice guy thing. That's a lot of over thinking. I think we all have a habbit of penalizing new people we date for things caused past relationships.
2026-03-04 11:02:59
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Cory Woodward :
Wasn’t picking another movie an option?
2026-04-01 23:19:03
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Herbicidal007🇨🇦 :
Good for you for being honest. That's all anyone wants.
2026-03-02 22:12:32
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ItsAmy :
I’m a people pleaser as well and I prob would have just went twice and not said anything so I am proud of you that you were honest because you def learned that about him 💕
2026-03-02 13:36:04
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yupimtori :
You didn’t ruin it you still had a date you went to dinner with him right? But I 100% understand I would be so nervous that he would be mad too I pissed off my ex for a lot less.
2026-03-02 17:28:06
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Cooper Catahoulagans :
I understand this SO MUCH. I have therapy tomorrow.
2026-03-03 04:18:41
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Nick Patrick :
I really appreciate your vulnerability. Thank you for this post 🙏🏻 you’re doing a great job 🏆🤝
2026-03-25 20:18:52
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Andy Deines :
align with those values! nice work!
2026-03-04 05:11:11
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Tonnie :
He sounds so kind.🥰
2026-03-03 05:16:55
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BD :
Where can I get on these
2026-03-04 00:00:07
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Paul :
Honesty, the best
2026-03-04 02:45:59
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mattdukemusic 🇨🇦 ❌ :
It didn’t sound ruined at all. He sounds like a good dude for understanding and good on you for taking a chance an erring on the side of honesty. Wins all around!
2026-03-04 01:43:40
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✨Sharayah✨ :
Proud of you! From a fellow woman unlearning certain behaviors. Keep growing and glowing. 💕
2026-03-03 02:49:45
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Linda :
I’m so happy for you and I needed to hear this . I love to hear that after divorce I can be happy
2026-03-02 17:20:53
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