Ask Alanna: being cheated on has ruined my trust. Will I ever get it back?
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Q: Over a year ago, I found out that my partner had been cheating on me. I knew for certain about one person because they were a friend of a friend, but I suspect there were many more I never found out about. I loved him very much, and the betrayal shattered my trust. Ever since, I’ve felt anxious and insecure when I try to be romantic with someone new. My imagination runs away with me, telling me they’re messaging other people or misbehaving on nights out. Will I ever get my trust back? I just want to be like I was before.
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