Dear Annie: Advice for a “Crushed Spirit”

Dear Annie: I just read a column from “Crushed Spirit,” whose wife cheated and ruined their marriage. I went through nearly this exact same scenario a few years back. I understand his pain and how badly it can affect you. I was especially touched because I, too, was asking those exact same questions when it happened to me.

Please let him know that he is not alone and there are plenty of us out here that this has happened to. If he needs a friendly ear from someone that gets it, please let him know that he is not alone. You never totally recover from something like this, but you can move on from it.

My life has improved dramatically over the last four years, and I look forward to what is still to come. Thanks for giving “Crushed Spirit” some good advice. — Crushed but Not Broken

Dear Crushed but Not Broken: Although you might not know the writer of the question personally, you certainly display a level of understanding and compassion for what he went through, and that goes a long way.

Thank you for writing.

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“How Can I Forgive My Cheating Partner?” is out now! Annie Lane’s second anthology — featuring favorite columns on marriage, infidelity, communication and reconciliation — is available as a paperback and e-book. Visit Creators Publishing for more information. Send your questions for Annie Lane to [email protected].