Long post ahead.
So let me preface this by saying that me and my wife are currently separated. While the split was mutual, I initiated the breakup because of my own infidelity. I told her that we both deserved better. I thought that I would find what she wasn't giving me out there. In reality though, I really didn't love myself and I tried to find what I was missing in myself in someone else.
Every night that I sleep alone, I lay in pain. I realize that I let the best thing in my life just walk out of both me and my daughter's life. We talk on the phone every so often, and I have expressed to her the stupidity in my actions. Told her I am sorry and that I would do anything to get her back.
So I watched the Lemonade. Matter of fact, she sent me the link on fb, how ironic. I watched it, and although she has articulated to me just how much I hurt her, it was different to watch someone else tell of their pain and journey through dealing with a cheating man. Through watching this, it made me realize that I am continuing to objectify her by telling her I am sorry. I should be asking for forgiveness, and there is a difference.
As I saw the journey from the beginning to the middle, more angry parts, it made me realize just how fukked up I did her heart. And that as much as it hurt me to watch it, I can only imagine how much I hurt her.
I broke down towards the end when it shifted towards forgiveness. I am asking her for the same forgiveness that all of our women have had to show us. Countless women have been hurt by the decisions we as men make regarding love and fidelity.
Although I have asked for forgiveness before, it made me realize that I can't give up on love. I called her up and I told her that her family needs her back. It's not just about me. It's about her. But I am not going to give up on trying to get my family back. And whereas I was young and dumb throughout our marriage, I will NEVER take that relationship for granted again. Tbh, if I can't have her back, I don't want any other relationship.
shyt is rough. Great movie/videos though. I thank Beyoncé for helping me as a man really see the impact of my actions, and how I can be smarter and more considerate and compassionate.
So let me preface this by saying that me and my wife are currently separated. While the split was mutual, I initiated the breakup because of my own infidelity. I told her that we both deserved better. I thought that I would find what she wasn't giving me out there. In reality though, I really didn't love myself and I tried to find what I was missing in myself in someone else.
Every night that I sleep alone, I lay in pain. I realize that I let the best thing in my life just walk out of both me and my daughter's life. We talk on the phone every so often, and I have expressed to her the stupidity in my actions. Told her I am sorry and that I would do anything to get her back.
So I watched the Lemonade. Matter of fact, she sent me the link on fb, how ironic. I watched it, and although she has articulated to me just how much I hurt her, it was different to watch someone else tell of their pain and journey through dealing with a cheating man. Through watching this, it made me realize that I am continuing to objectify her by telling her I am sorry. I should be asking for forgiveness, and there is a difference.
As I saw the journey from the beginning to the middle, more angry parts, it made me realize just how fukked up I did her heart. And that as much as it hurt me to watch it, I can only imagine how much I hurt her.
I broke down towards the end when it shifted towards forgiveness. I am asking her for the same forgiveness that all of our women have had to show us. Countless women have been hurt by the decisions we as men make regarding love and fidelity.
Although I have asked for forgiveness before, it made me realize that I can't give up on love. I called her up and I told her that her family needs her back. It's not just about me. It's about her. But I am not going to give up on trying to get my family back. And whereas I was young and dumb throughout our marriage, I will NEVER take that relationship for granted again. Tbh, if I can't have her back, I don't want any other relationship.
shyt is rough. Great movie/videos though. I thank Beyoncé for helping me as a man really see the impact of my actions, and how I can be smarter and more considerate and compassionate.