Ladybugmaam (original poster member #69881) posted at 1:14 AM on Tuesday, October 27th, 2026
I feel like we could use a forum for longer-term reconciliation folks. Past the 2-5 years of recovery. I'm in a place where we're mostly great. Finally, we argue about normal things, like money and family. And yet....the A still pops up for me. Not something that I mention, but certainly something that is in the back of my mind as we navigate normal again.
EA DD 11/2018
PA DD 2/25/19
One teen son
I am a phoenix.
Asterisk ( member #86331) posted at 1:15 AM on Wednesday, October 28th, 2026
Ladybugmaam,
Great idea.
My spouse and I are long-haulers in this recovery process (35 years post D-day) and I want to go on record of being in strong support of a forum for individuals/couples who are years or even decades into rebuilding, reshaping, reimagining their once shattered marriage. I know my issues today are not the issues that tore my heart out, devastating my self-confidence and warped my views on life once the shock of finding out about my wife's affair. I am also become painfully aware that my advice is not wise advice for those in the early years so I have grown quiet. But I do believe I have something of value to offer as well as to gain from other long-haulers. I hope SI gives your request deep thought and consideration.
Asterisk
This0is0Fine ( member #72277) posted at 5:32 AM on Wednesday, October 28th, 2026
This is the right place. It would probably be great to see more posts of "my otherwise mundane marriage issue with a sprinkle of betrayal trauma" but we are here.
I think many of us slow way down in our posting when things calm down for us.
I think the taint is worst for me when we talk about commitment and honesty to our kids. Like obviously I know she values it, and it's the right value. But when you make such a horrible lapse, it just kinda stings when the topic comes up.
Love is not a measure of capacity for pain you are willing to endure for your partner.
Grieving ( member #79540) posted at 10:43 AM on Wednesday, October 28th, 2026
I would also be interested in a forum for that. I think traffic would be slow, but I would be ok with that.
Husband had six month affair with co-worker. Found out 7/2020. Married 20 years at that point; two teenaged kids. Reconciling.