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Finding Peace: How to Get Over Your Girlfriend’s Promiscuous Past
Getting over your girlfriend’s promiscuous past can feel tough.
It can stir up feelings of jealousy and insecurity.
But it’s important to remember that her past does not define your relationship. Here’s how one man worked through his feelings and found peace.
Understanding the Feelings
When Mike first found out about his girlfriend’s past, he felt a wave of emotions. “Why did I have to know this?” he thought.
He couldn’t help but picture her with other guys. It made him feel uneasy.
But he learned something important: everyone has a past.
Key takeaway: It’s normal to feel jealous or insecure. Acknowledge those feelings instead of pushing them away.
Talk It Out
One day, Mike decided to talk to his girlfriend.
He sat her down and said, “I need to share something.” She looked concerned. “What is it?” she asked.
Mike explained how her past affected him. “I feel insecure when I think about it,” he said. To his surprise, she was understanding.
“I didn’t expect you to feel that way,” she replied. “But I’m here now. Let’s focus on us.”