Originally Posted by
bubblebox 
Is this common? I had a short relationship with an A who I didn't know was one. He went of with another A, the relationship didn't last now he has a new girlfriend who apparently is totally cool with his drinking and is helping him quit.
He made me feel bad and it's taken the best part of a year to regain my self esteem and confidence and trust in men.
Is this how it feels for others?
Yes. It is not unusual to have your self esteem and trust in men shaken up after what happened.
Just know that you deserve better. Try to move on with your life and not think about what he is doing. Like the others said, he will probably only get worse, and you are better off without him.
I know how you feel, hugs, Lisa