--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Women can go over it again and again in…" description: "\"“Women can go over it again and again in their minds, finding all kinds of deficiencies in themselves-\"I didn't do this right,\" \"I wasn't good enough,\"..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/142/leslie-braswell-45304_business_women-can-go-over-it-again-and-again-in_1396246.jpg" --- # Women can go over it again and again in their minds… ![“Women can go over it again and again in their minds, finding all kinds of deficiencies in themselves-"I didn't do this right," "I wasn't good enough," "I didn't love him the way I should," "she came in here and outperformed me"-but the fact still remains that he didn't have any business cheating.” quote by Leslie Braswell](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/142/leslie-braswell-45304_business_women-can-go-over-it-again-and-again-in_1396246.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/142/leslie-braswell-45304_business_women-can-go-over-it-again-and-again-in_1396246.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/142/leslie-braswell-45304_business_women-can-go-over-it-again-and-again-in_1396246.jpg) > ““Women can go over it again and again in their minds, finding all kinds of deficiencies in themselves-"I didn't do this right," "I wasn't good enough," "I didn't love him the way I should," "she came in here and outperformed me"-but the fact still remains that he didn't have any business cheating.”” [Leslie Braswell](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/leslie-braswell/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Repeated self‑criticism after betrayal fuels insecurity and self‑doubt, but the infidelity is the partner's choice, not the victim's fault. **In simple terms:** Self‑criticism after cheating is misplaced; the cheater is to blame. Key Takeaway Recognize and own your worth despite the betrayal. Themes self‑esteem relationships betrayal self‑criticism Mood reflective empathetic Type advice motivational When to use this quote - therapy - personal journaling - support groups - relationship counseling Key Concepts cognitive distortion emotional resilience Questions to Reflect On - How can you shift focus from self‑blame to self‑compassion? - What steps help you set boundaries after betrayal? 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