I am 24 years female and my manager is 35 years old. We met at work he was my manager. At first, we were good friends, and then we fell in love. But here’s the kicker he was married and had a daughter. The worst part? His daughter is autistic, and he told me his relationship with his wife was toxic, but he was staying with her only for their child. I trusted him completely.
Two months into our relationship, I found out he was dating another girl behind my back. After being caught, he apologized and swore I was the only one he wanted in his life. Like a fool, I forgave him. Then one day, he asked me out for a movie. Being totally wrapped up in him, I agreed. After the movie and dinner, he told me he needed more time with me to “escape his stress.” He booked a hotel, and, of course, I went along.
We talked, got emotional, and then he kissed me. One thing led to another, and we got physically involved. For the next three months, everything seemed perfect. Then reality slapped me in the face. He told me his wife had found out about us, and suddenly he was all, “I don’t want you to suffer. I want you to be happy, so you should leave me.” He asked me to stop texting, stop calling he cut me off entirely.
I tried so many times to talk to him, but it was like I never existed to him. He just threw me away like I was nothing. Now, I’m stuck in this trauma, unable to move on while he goes back to his happy little life. Why was I ever so naive to think I mattered?