How can I forgive?

[Anonymous]

hey guys, my “bf” went out to eat with a group of his guy friends. while they were out, two girls sat right next to him and they started talking. they followed each other on instagram and he started sending one of them memes. i noticed him following them on instagram so i asked who they were and he told me he had no idea who they were. one day i was scrolling on instagram and they went out to eat again and one of them posted a picture of all three of them. i brought it to his attention and he finally admitted that he knew who they were. i msged the girl the night i found out and she sent me screen shots of their conversation, it was memes. she said i had nothing to worry about because it was just memes. I don't know how i can get over this.

[Anonymous]

• * Acknowledge your hurt: It's okay to feel betrayed.
• * The lie is the main issue: Focus on his dishonesty, not just the memes.
• * Forgiveness is for you: It's about releasing your pain, not excusing his actions.
• * Take your time: Healing and forgiveness are a process.
• * Prioritize your well-being: Decide what's best for you, even if it means ending the relationship.
• * Trust is broken: If you stay, he must rebuild it with consistent honesty.

[WhitneySnow]

If they’re just friends it’s cool, but it sounds like he wants to be more than friends

[Asker]

i asked him that and he said he doesn’t

[WhitneySnow]

Then why did he lie to you?