The Atlas of the Heart By Brene Brown
Betrayal is so painful because, at its core, it is a violation of trust. It happens in relationships in which trust is expected and assumed, so when it’s violated, we’re so often shocked, and we can struggle to believe what’s happening. It can feel as if the ground beneath us has given way.
Most betrayals happen among spouses, romantic partners, friends, coworkers, and occasionally family members. The most common types of betrayals include extramarital affairs or cheating on a steady dating partner, lying, betraying confidences, and rejecting or abandoning a partner. When betrayal is the result of physical or sexual abuse perpetrated by a trusted partner or family member (such as is the case of domestic violence or child abuse perpetrated by a parent), it is referred to as a betrayal trauma.
Selfishness: Concerned excessively or exclusively with oneself: seeking or concentrating on one’s own advantage pleasure, or well-being without regard for others. 2.: arising from concern with one’s own welfare or advantage in disregard to others, a selfish act.
Gratitude for the situation by finding the lessons you have learned and can learn from whatever the betrayal has brought you.
