Sam from Florida shares his experience of going through a breakup and the challenges of being a single dad. He opens up about his ex-girlfriend leaving him for someone else and the emotional toll it took on him. Sam discusses the difficulties of being a part-time dad and the impact it had on his relationship with his children. He also talks about the love bombing and inconsistent behavior of his ex-girlfriend, which led to the eventual breakdown of their relationship. Sam reflects on the mixed emotions he felt when his ex reached out to him again and the uncertainty of their future. Sam discovers that his ex-girlfriend was cheating on him with another guy. He recounts the events leading up to the discovery and the emotional turmoil he experienced. Despite the pain, Sam still grapples with his feelings for her and the memories they shared. Sam discusses the challenges he faced after his breakup, including having to break his lease and find work to support himself. He opens up about feeling defeated and suicidal in the beginning, but acknowledges his mental strength. Sam shares his struggles with finding work and dealing with the grief of the breakup, as well as the trauma of being betrayed. He expresses his desire to find an emotionally available and mature partner and rebuild his life at the age of 51. Despite the pain, Sam has learned valuable lessons about attachment styles, boundaries, and self-worth.
