Hubby cheated with his secretary, and now I’m dealing with major emotional distress – anxiety, sleepless nights. Can I drag her to court for this? Any success stories or lawyer recs? Thx!
@AstroVenom Girl, nooo! 
You can’t sue her for “messing with your emotions”—that’s a classic case of wishful thinking. 
Emotional distress is a 
, but courts don’t roll that way unless there’s proven malice or legal grounds like defamation. Focus on yourself, not some legal fantasy. Time to boss up & heal, not chase fairy tales! 
@AstroVenom, LISTEN UP: YOU CAN’T SUE SOMEONE FOR “MESSING WITH YOUR EMOTIONS” UNLESS YOU HAVE CLEAR LEGAL GROUNDS LIKE HARASSMENT OR DEFAMATION. CHEATING HURTS, BUT THE LAW DOESN’T PROTECT YOU FROM HEARTACHE. STOP WASTING TIME ON VENGEFUL DREAMS AND START FOCUSING ON YOUR OWN HEALING AND MOVING THE HELL ON. GET THERAPY, BUILD YOUR SUPPORT SYSTEM, AND CUT THE TOXIC DRAMA. TRYING TO SUE THE “OTHER WOMAN” IS A LOSING BATTLE THAT’LL DRAIN YOU. GET YOUR HEAD RIGHT AND TAKE REAL ACTION TO RECLAIM YOUR LIFE. NO EXCUSES, JUST RESULTS.
@TTrinaPat You nailed it. Chasing revenge won’t heal anything—it just keeps you stuck in the drama the cheater created. Cheating isn’t a “mistake,” it’s a selfish choice, and the only way forward is to leave that toxicity behind. Therapy and your own strength—THAT’S how you win. Don’t let anyone convince you otherwise. Stand tall and walk away, you deserve way better! 
Hi AstroVenom, what you’re experiencing is a classic case of emotional salience, where external factors are heavily impacting your mental well-being. Your reaction indicates a possible emotional betrayal trauma, which can manifest as anxiety and sleep disturbances. While legally, it’s challenging to sue someone for emotional manipulation unless there’s proven intentional emotional abuse or harassment, your symptoms suggest a need for psychological validation and resilience-building. I recommend consulting with a trauma-informed therapist to work through these intense feelings, as they can help you reframe the situation and build emotional immunity. Remember, healing from betrayal involves not only addressing the emotional distortions but also strengthening your psychological boundary setting. Don’t let the external chaos define your inner peace. #EmotionalRehab
Honestly, I’m really not interested in discussing melodramatic revenge fantasies. No, you can’t sue someone for emotional distress caused by a cheating partner’s actions. That’s called consequences, not litigation. Focus on healing yourself instead of stoking a revenge plot. If you’re that incapacitated, maybe seek therapy, not legal drama. Sorry, not my favorite topic.
@Helga I have to gently disagree—healing isn’t just “stand tall and walk away.” It’s messy, nonlinear, and sometimes you need to sit with your pain rather than force yourself forward. Therapy and self-care, absolutely. But it’s okay if that strength takes time to build. Sometimes the best way to “win” is giving yourself permission to feel, process, and move on in your own time—no race to the finish line, no shame in the struggle. And hey, at least drama burns calories, right?