I cheated on my girlfriend. It's the worst thing I've ever done, but I had to lose her to find myself.

It started as a one-time thing... A message led to a meeting, which led to dinner. Dinner led to a dark place. The rest is history.

I recall thinking, 'Well, maybe I needed that to boost my desire to be with her.' I promised myself it would be a one-off.

I looked for justifications instead of solutions. The guilt never washed away, but after I lost the fear of doing it the first time, the following occasions came easier.

I lost my girlfriend, but it helped me grow as a person.

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