[1 Year UPDATE] My girlfriend (F 20) cheated on Me(M 21) with her bestfriend…

A Redditor shares a positive update after breaking up with his girlfriend, who cheated on him with her best friend. He credits the breakup and the advice from the Reddit community for helping him focus on his personal growth and studies.

Since then, he’s met someone who treats him well, landed an internship, and found a sense of liberation. Reflecting on how far he’s come, he expresses gratitude for the support that helped him move from sadness to happiness. Read the original story below for more details.

‘ [1 Year UPDATE] My girlfriend (F 20) cheated on Me(M 21) with her bestfriend…’

So I wanted to provide an update and thank my fellow redditors. I took the advice and broke up and realised that the relationship was really sucking the life out of me and was the worst thing in my life at the moment.

Since then I have met someone who understands me and cares for me, theres no drama (Well I once ate the last pizza slice and she got pretty angry but yeah thats the level of the drama). We support each other and she makes me a better human all around.

Because of my ex i wasn’t able to focus on my studies and the breakup combined with the Covid Pandemic gave me ample time for studying and I landed an internship at a big Bulge Bracket company and also Im working on a few personal projects that I love spending time on. The pandemic also gave me time to realise that I was with the wrong person and I love many others who love me be it my family, friends,etc. I feel really liberated.

Today I was looking back at what used to be and I remembered that this subreddit for the trigger point for the change in my life. SO THANK YOU AND YOU ALL ARE AWESOME. Its because of you Ive gone from Crying nights to Happy days.

Here’s the feedback from the Reddit community:

Chess-Piece-Face −  Guy. You ate the last slice!? You’d better be glad she’s not coming here for advice on what to do about you! Seriously though, glad things are going well for you

anyabez −  So glad you are happy 🙂 congrats on the new relationship and the internship! Have a Merry Christmas and fantastic New Year!

[Reddit User] −  One piece of advice, from a happily married guy, always leave the last piece of [X] for your girl. And let her know. Not as a m**ipulative ploy, but because it makes her happy. And it’ll make you happy watching her eat it.

…plus you don’t need the extra calories. If you’re anything like me, you can the whole (pizza, box of cookies, entire cake/pie) by yourself. But it’s better to share with your significant other.

[Reddit User] −  Good for you OP! I hope you’re happy and I’m glad everything worked out 🙂

dappernate −  If she cheats, it’s over. No exceptions. #letterkenny

partypancakesbacon −  Killin it on the career front was the best comeback you could have achieved. Way to go. It’s only up from here.

yeeepeeeyyy −  My girl went from needing space time alone to deal with her anxiety/depression, to being with another dude. I respected her, gave her space and here I am. I really wish I can turn things around like you did. I’m happy for you.

ramos1969 −  “Living well is the best revenge” – George Herbert

The_Real_Matt −  Looking back at the original post is infuriating. You gave your ex way too many chances.

aztori −  From an incoming 2021 Bulge Bracket SA, congrats on the internship! I know firsthand the amount of work you probably had to put in for that and I just wanted to say that is absolutely amazing and I am so happy for you and your newfound happiness and success!

It’s inspiring to see someone turn their life around after a painful breakup. Do you think the Redditor’s journey highlights the importance of self-discovery and personal growth after hardship? How have you overcome challenges to reach a better place in your life? Share your thoughts below!