Hi clw3,
Everyone of us, whether they admit it or not, have all done stupid things when they’re young. I bet even the wife. And especially Tim (as he never learnt his lessons, did he?) Not to excuse what you did, but when you are five or ten years older than you are now, you will look back and honestly say, “That’s not who I am.”
A way to alleviate guilt is to say, “That’s not who I am” when it comes to coveting another woman’s husband. Even if the wife resurrects herself hell bent on revenge, you can say, “That’s not who I am”. It was a bad mistake, and does not define you. And let’s be honest, Tim himself wasn’t worth all this trouble, was he?
If I could turn back time for you, I wish you wouldn’t have outted yourself to the boss. Yes, not only did you call her bluff, but you gave him karma on a silver platter (the only good thing that came out of this). But it’s too bad you got fired too. Well, I say he got what he deserved!
Stop beating yourself up! Stay away from Tim. He, his wife, and this situation are dead to you.
Blessings,
Inky
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