Hey guys.
New to the site, and good to know theres some Christian support out there.
Lately, I've been struggling with regret. My current girlfriend and I have been dating now for almost 3 years. Although 6 months ago, we had a rough patch and broke up because of me pursuing education out of state. With this move, I went through a serious rough patch spiritually with drinking, girls, etc. due to college temptations. I'm sure we are all familiar with this. During this period, I was still trying to get over my ex-girlfriend, because I thought this is what needed to be done. I was involved in a sexual experience as well as other things I deeply regret.
I ended up moving back home and am back with the same girl, who I now know, because of these experience, was the one I was supposed to be with all along. I'm actually proposing to her in a few months. Everything is going extremely good for me now, but I still struggle with these regrets. I can't believe I fell into these things and I feel like not only did I hurt myself, but I tarnished a relationship that will hopefully last the rest of my life. Hindsight is 20/20 but I just wish all of this never happened.
Although I know everything happens for a reason, and it's all in God's plan, I just can't seem to quit thinking about these things that eventually get me down. Does anyone have any advice with coping with all of this? It seems petty, but these regrets, especially with the other women, are extremely hard for me to deal with.
Any help is appreciated.
Thanks
New to the site, and good to know theres some Christian support out there.
Lately, I've been struggling with regret. My current girlfriend and I have been dating now for almost 3 years. Although 6 months ago, we had a rough patch and broke up because of me pursuing education out of state. With this move, I went through a serious rough patch spiritually with drinking, girls, etc. due to college temptations. I'm sure we are all familiar with this. During this period, I was still trying to get over my ex-girlfriend, because I thought this is what needed to be done. I was involved in a sexual experience as well as other things I deeply regret.
I ended up moving back home and am back with the same girl, who I now know, because of these experience, was the one I was supposed to be with all along. I'm actually proposing to her in a few months. Everything is going extremely good for me now, but I still struggle with these regrets. I can't believe I fell into these things and I feel like not only did I hurt myself, but I tarnished a relationship that will hopefully last the rest of my life. Hindsight is 20/20 but I just wish all of this never happened.
Although I know everything happens for a reason, and it's all in God's plan, I just can't seem to quit thinking about these things that eventually get me down. Does anyone have any advice with coping with all of this? It seems petty, but these regrets, especially with the other women, are extremely hard for me to deal with.
Any help is appreciated.
Thanks
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