Originally Posted by Dee74

I'm afraid we couldn't get past it, no - but there were some important differences.

We were young (this was many years ago) and it was not a very long relationship...18 months maybe.

Infidelity was not the only issue we had, and alcohol was not involved (at least not on her side - I was drinking, and that was what she said 'drove her away', but that's another thread...)

With the benefit of hindsight and several more relationships, I think if it's a relationship you both want to keep you'll fight for it. I think total honesty trust and open communication in the backbone of most successful long term relationships...mine anyway.

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