Author: Chump Lady

Cheater Word Salad

Chump Lady used to be a think tank editor in her younger days. Think tanks are those marble buildings on K St. in Washington, D.C. …

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Happy Birthday Chump Lady

Well, I try not to blog about myself too much, because God, how narcissistic and dull. (Mommy blogging anyone? Does anyone want to know about …

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Do You Have to Forgive a Cheater?

Betrayed people get caught up a lot on the notion of forgiveness. Taking the high road. Turning the other cheek. Being the bigger person. Let’s …

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Soft Vengeance

And speaking of vengeance…. You want to read an inspiring revenge story? Read about South African Albie Sachs. Sachs was a lawyer on the wrong …

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How to Get Revenge on a Cheater

After that comes judgment Oh, and judgment will be swift You will be eliminated But here’s a parting gift Oh, if you die fearin’ God …

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Dear Chump Lady, What do you think about revenge affairs?

Dear Chump Lady, Can you comment on “revenge affairs”? The common cliche is that they are just as wrong. But, that simplistic analysis fails to …

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Tinker, Tailor, Soldier… Oh just forget it

Chump Lady was recently approached by a nice man Trevor, who sent a complimentary email introducing himself and his website, thinking we had much in …

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“The Walls in Your House Sing Again”

This is a true story submitted to Chump Lady by her Aunt J. Ladies and Gentlemen (because men have cheating wives), life does get better …

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Dear Chump Lady, What if my cheating wife comes back?

Dear Chump Lady, You had tried reconciliation with your ex, and up until recently I too had hoped for that. In fact, three or so …

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Hate On Me, Hater

Wonder if I gave you diamonds Out of my own womb Would you feel the love in that Or ask why not the moon? One …

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Dear Chump Lady, How do I set boundaries with my kids about my ex?

Dear Chump Lady, My cheating ex-wife avoids me. We don’t speak on the phone. And she does not go to events with our kids if …

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More Good Cheating Songs

One thing that got me through infidelity, and I’m sure it’s helped you too — having an awesome soundtrack. I started with Dayna Kurtz a …

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Dear Chump Lady, Should I waste any more time in limbo?

Dear Chump Lady, I’m thinking about just going ahead and divorcing my cheating husband. Really, what is the point of wasting time in limbo? Everyone says …

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It’s All Very Complicated… You Wouldn’t Understand

One thing that baffles me about cheating is that people think it is “complicated.” There’s even a relationship designation for that on online dating sites …

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Dear Chump Lady, Is Sex Addiction a Myth?

Dear Chump Lady,   It seems to me that a lot of betrayed spouses like to jump on the “my cheater has a sexual addiction” …

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Sorry Is As Sorry Does

One thing that surprises me about recently betrayed people (and frankly, surprised me about myself once) is how quick they are to accept a verbal …

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“Not the Only Fool In Town”

Hey, cheated-on peeps, this one goes out to you. Check out the most awesome Dayna Kurtz singing “I’m Not the Only Fool in Town.” Some …

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“It Wasn’t About You”

One of the stupidest things cheaters say is: “It wasn’t about you.” This is both infuriating and true. It wasn’t about you. They were not …

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Dear Chump Lady, I’m the Other Man…

Dear Chump Lady, I reconnected with a HS classmate on Facebook. Only one conversation was flirty and invested (it was 2 hours long).  Other than …

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Dear Chump Lady, How Do I Move On?

Dear Chump Lady, I just found your blog today and I am really like your simple, no-nonsense style. I found out my husband was having …

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