Is it normal to deep down feel like you're being fooled by your so?

They say to trust your gut, but I tend to go over things carefully and clearly to finally make a decision so yes I ignore my instincts for a while. Especially when it comes to my relationship. I look at it without considering my feelings like a book I am reading, and everything looks right, things are going smoothly. But then as soon as I close the book, that feeling of doubt comes alive again and I can't go through my day. We didn't just jump into a relationship right away considering a lot of factors then, but slowly we dated and became seriously. But throughout us dating, so that includes not being exclusive, there were a lot of bad things that made me feel like a fool and it just hurt. Eventually, I look through his phone and found out he was lying to me about a few things. Yes he found out, wasn't happy about it, but although, we BOTH were not innocent back then, we're here now and better so it just meant we were willing to fix the problems and move on cause we did wanted to be together. Now that we're doing well, I just still have that gut feeling of being fooled but then I look at him and see a good guy, I look at our relationship, nothing toxic, but it's just this feeling and it sometimes makes me cry like wow be ready to be completely heartbroken. I don't know if I'm being in denial of the truth (what I feel) or my head might make up scenarios and I should avoid it. But it isn't my head, it's my feelings and you can't control how you feel. I do want to check his phone next time I see him for a peace of mind and have him understand that he betrayed my trust last time so I'' always feel this insecurity.

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  • NeofelisNebulosa

    I understand. I was cheated on by my first girlfriend. I never looked in her phone because I am a firm believer is privacy, but I discovered it from the very person she cheated on me with (one of my "friends").

    Ever since then, I have been very suspicious of potential partners. Until I get to know someone, I do not give them the benefit of the doubt. I'm kind of paranoid, but I try to keep my fears to myself. It's an issue I need to work on.

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    • RoseIsabella

      My first ex husband cheated on me with this bitch from his work. I've been told I have a broken picker so I reckon I'd better fix my picker first before I look for anyone.
      :-/

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      • NeofelisNebulosa

        Cheating isn't even really the thing that bothers me, it's just lying (which is directly connected to cheating.) I hate being lied to. I would prefer people be honest with me. It's why I'm so blunt.

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        • RoseIsabella

          I hate em both! I hate em both to the bone!

          I think I'm a really bad liar, maybe it's because of my emotional problems, but I thank God for it, cause I hate lies so much. I just say what I'm thinking and feeling. I've gotten better, but I think that's mostly just because my mental health has gotten better finally. I think it's mainly due to the therapist I've been working with, because she specializes in my issues.

          Anyway, I hate lying and cheating and I'm glad that I'm too crazy, impulsive and judgmental to understand.
          :-)

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    • Yeah I am also paranoid in my relationship because of it but he needs to understand where I'm coming from, why I am insecure with him. It's not cause I am insecure, it's cause he gave me reasons in the past.

      Whenever he makes me happy or laugh, I try not to get carried away cause I don't want to give him the satisfaction that I am all for him now. Plus, that feeling literally holds me back like I can be laughing really hard right now but I can't cause inside I'm hurting.

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  • thegypsysailor

    Without trust, IMO there can be not real relationship. If you don't trust your partner, then you really should just pack your shit and move on. Life is way to short to live with doubt or insecurity.

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    • At the end of the day, I think that's what it comes down to. Without trust, there's no point. But like I explained, before just relying on that, I want to make sure what to do because he means a lot to me. Aside from the bad times, there are really good times. I feel like we can work it out if only he understands where I'm coming from.

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      • thegypsysailor

        Most of us learn to trust that little voice in our heads when there is no definitive proof. In doing so we often avoid a lot of pain and difficulties.

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        • green_boogers

          True. But, that little voice directs you away from opportunities as well. Particularly scientific and financial ones.

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    • Springfurmich

      there is such a thing as open relationships. and they are full of trust. all it requires is to be there for your partner at the end of the day and spend sometime with them. honestly, the best relationship i ever had.

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      • thegypsysailor

        Cheating is a far cry from an 'open' relationship, and I believe her mistrust of her guy was the point of the OP's post.
        However, if you'd like to hijack this thread and ignore the OP's concerns and question to stand on your soap box, I'll not be the one to stop you.
        Have fun.

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        • Springfurmich

          ahaha, sorry for being insensitive then.

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          • thegypsysailor

            Don't apologize to me; you didn't try to hijack my thread and your reply didn't have anything to do with what I posted.

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  • jethro

    No you betrayed his trust by snooping in his phome first. He did not betray you by with holding information that may not have been any of your business to begin with. What happened before you is none of your business. Just like what happened before him is none of his business. Either trust him and move on with him or don't trust him and move on without him. I don't kiss and tell. And that means I don't discuss past relationships with new relationships. Make your own history and do not relive old stuff. You can't do anything about the past. You have no control of the future. All you have is the here and now. Don't waste it worrying over the little shit.

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  • Short4Words

    You made it sound like you guys weren't exclusive but he broke your trust?

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    • You see, we weren't exclusive so he had the right to do the things I found out yet, when I asked him first, he lied and said no because I mean, I guess he thought I was going to blow up. Why couldn't he be honest knowing we weren't exclusive so he can get away with it? It was really confusing but regardless, if he lied then especially non-exclusive, I feel like he can be lying about other things too. It's sad to think about it

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