Author: Chump Lady

He Doesn’t Feel Sorry, He Just Feels ‘Bad’

Dear Chump Lady, I just had a conversation with my cheating husband. He now admits to at least a part of what he did, although …

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The Unicorn of Reconciliation

UBT: Tell Me How to Reconcile

Miss Chump Lady, I am writing to you as one of those you loathe. I’ve cheated on my husband, through repeated patterns of emotional cheating …

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Universal Bullshit Translator

UBT: ‘You Aren’t Discarded’

Hello Chump Lady! I am in need of a good wake up call in the form of the UBT. I have been dating FW for …

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His Wife Didn’t Understand Him

Dear Chump Lady, I wanted to share a story with you about (hopefully) protecting a woman I do not know and will never meet from …

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Before D-Day, After D-Day

The Ashley Madison “science” finding that cheaters are happy having affairs and feel zero regrets squares nicely with my Unified Theory of Cake — the …

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Ashley Madison Study Finds Cheaters Feel Happy

Sit down, Chump Nation, I have shattering news to deliver. This is going to upend everything you thought you knew about infidelity. Are you ready? …

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butt dial

He Butt-Dialed Me from the OW’s

Dear Chump Lady, I left my fiancee after finding out he had an affair with a subordinate of his at work. I still haven’t gotten …

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How Cheating Affects the Kids

Hi Chump Lady, I’m wondering about a topic that I don’t think I’ve seen you address. My question is sort of inspired by yesterday’s column …

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Universal Bullshit Translator

UBT: My Spectacular Betrayal

I think all of U.S.-based Chumpdom sent the Universal Bullshit Translator the recent Modern Love column from the New York Times “My Spectacular Betrayal” by …

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Got Triggers?

Hi Chump Lady, Well, this week has seen an unusually high number of triggers. Although it was many years ago, I still have days where …

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Carl Lentz Cops to Being ‘Inappropriate’

Carl Lentz. Hillsong Jesus cheater. Megachurch pastor, screws employee(s), the nanny, sees the error of his ways after being fired, and his marriage is stronger …

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Universal Bullshit Translator

UBT: The Most Common Mistakes Made by Betrayed Spouses in Recovering from an Affair

Hey chumps! You’re Doing It All WRONG! An alert chump sent me this appalling tripe from “Affair Resources and Advice” — a blog written by …

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Friends with Your Ex Triumphalism

If you’ve ever been on an infidelity or single parent support forum, you know this person. Some poor member will share their raw grief about …

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Tim Elliott, Chumped But Not Down

You want to see something gross? This is my “wife” reading vows to my daughter on our “wedding” night! The guy holding the microphone was …

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Chumpalooza Is On!

It’s happening! Join us for the first Chump Nation get together and conference — Chumpalooza! When: Friday, Nov. 3 – Sunday, Nov. 5 Where: Maritime …

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Holy False Equivalence, Bat Man

Hey, you make mistakes too! Did you forget to renew the car registration? I think that’s entirely on par with a seven-year affair. No one …

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Untangling the skein of fuckupedness

Untangling the Skein

Veronica Sawyer: Heather, why can’t you just be a friend? Why do you have to be such a mega-bitch? Heather Duke: Because I can be. …

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Universal Bullshit Translator

UBT: I Don’t Remember Meeting Sex Workers

Dear Chump Lady, Background: I left my husband of 15 years this week after D-Day #3 (one emotional affair, then finding out he had met …

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Elizabeth Holmes’ Latest Sucker

Sometimes I think we live in a Golden Age of sociopaths. Or maybe, for those who haven’t been chumped (or murdered) by one, they make …

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How Do I Survive Mother’s Day?

Dear Chump Lady, Sigh…here’s my question. Do you have any advice for how to stomach Mother’s Day? For some reason, I’m okay with every other …

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