Ask Amy: This boomer is not OK with how she’s treated
Amy Dickinson, Tribune Content Agency
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My heart is shattered. I want to be able to forgive him and to get our trust back.
He has tearfully apologized (he never cries).
I went through a range of emotions — from anger to tears, to just asking: “Why?”
I am in menopause and have had health problems.
We both just want to get back to us.
Help!
– Shattered
Dear Shattered: A marriage counselor could help you both to sort through your emotions in a way that also promotes moving forward. (Notice, I didn’t say “moving on,” because your goal should be to move forward with trust and greater insight.)
Your husband needs to do more than show his emotions through his tearful confession.
He must stop seeing the person he slept with and cut off contact.
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