Getting Over Betrayal
By Tom Blake
Answering your questions about dating and romance at 50+
Updated: Jul 7, 2008
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How do I get over extreme anger at my previous close friend and lover who, as it turned out, betrayed me? -- Anne S., 60, Houston, TexasAnne, harboring anger is a sign you haven't healed yet. Time will help you heal; so will an attitude check. The anger does you no good -- it's misdirected energy.
You can't change the past, only live for today and plan tomorrow
You can't change the past, only live for today and plan tomorrow. Often, when people betray us, the adversity we go through turns into opportunity.
You can't change the past, only live for today and plan tomorrow
My wife cleaned out our home and left on Christmas Eve without warning 10 years ago. I was angry and upset. But, now, my life is wonderful and I'm in the greatest relationship one could ever hope for. This wouldn't be happening if my wife hadn't left. Forgive and move forward. Prove to yourself that you're going to end up in a far better place someday in the future.
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