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What really burns my bacon is had they not been publically exposed by a kiss cam at a concert attended by tens of thousands, they would have gone on with the betrayal, thumbing their noses at everyone, living a duplicitous lie and imposing silence through corp intimidation (she was the head of HR for gods sake).

Ive seen this shyt many times. A senior manager having an affair with a company sales rep and his direct report turning a blind eye because he was the fair haired favored one. Another exec did the same and was never called out. Yet another who DID eventually get exposed and his wife took him to the cleaners and kids turned his back in him. I know of another senior exec who had an affair with an employee, was outed by his wife and still ended up being promoted due to his cinnectiins. All examples are with privately held companies.

Where is the kiss cam when you need it?

ETA: Ill bet this?has sparked a lot of uncomfortable discussions on the part of many.

[This message edited by DobleTraicion at 11:37 PM, Monday, July 21st]

This has been extremely triggering for me.
My husband cheated with a colleague in 2017.
We divorced following reconciliation and a second affair but reconciled 2 years ago. I know!
Mostly I manage okay. Infidelity is everywhere.
To see this played out on the internet, the memes etc has been gut wrenching. Like I literally feel all the awful physical sensations and shame from his affair just watching these 2.
It has taken me back. Here I am back with you all and posting for support. I’ve not said a word to him about all of this. I just can’t . I hate that this is now such a big part of my life. With or without him I would feel many of these emotions but it’s heightened now we are together again.

Neverquiteright, I missed your post but wanted to express solidarity. I think this story has triggered many BS's AND WS's alike to one degree or another. The fact that this has dredged up this in your life:

Like I literally feel all the awful physical sensations and shame from his affair just watching these 2. It has taken me back. Here I am back with you all and posting for support. I’ve not said a word to him about all of this. I just can’t . I hate that this is now such a big part of my life. With or without him I would feel many of these emotions but it’s heightened now we are together again.

Have you been/are you in therapy? A good trauma recovery specialist can really help you gain perspective and possibly put more tools in your toolbelt. The fact that there are those who have siccessfully R'd here on this site may also be helpful.

One things for sure, you are not alone in being triggered by this story.

Peace, strength and healing to you.

[This message edited by DobleTraicion at 3:01 PM, Wednesday, July 30th]

The memes and jokes have been super triggering. It was good to see two cheaters get caught and have to face up to their actions and choices. But it is hard to see the jokes and memes making this into a humorous thing. I'm not at a place where I can see humor in the pain and broken hearts of the betrayed.

The memes and jokes have been super triggering. It was good to see two cheaters get caught and have to face up to their actions and choices. But it is hard to see the jokes and memes making this into a humorous thing. I'm not at a place where I can see humor in the pain and broken hearts of the betrayed.

I hear you PurpleMoxie. We know that this episode represents shattered lives and much collateral damage to real people. Due to the hubris of the two WS's, the fallout is now playing out on the internatiinal stage and will be the butt of jokes and skewered by pundits for quite a while Im afraid.

[This message edited by DobleTraicion at 10:41 PM, Wednesday, July 30th]