Hi all,
Apologies for adding this particular thread but I believe my circumstances are a little unique and, as you'll read in a minute, my female perspectives are no longer there.
We've been together for ten years, married for 3. I've recently been discovered as having an 3 month affair with somebody at work. I make no excuses to what I have done to this family because of my actions and I am very aware of how my wife feels towards me and how I have affected her and our children's lives, forever too.
I had no idea how much this has affected my family. People often say heinsight is a valuable asset, and you never know what you had until it's gone. That's extremely true, I had no idea of my love for my wife or how perfect my wonderful little life bubble was.
Before the affair we were getting on ok. We were arguing a lot, not spending time together as we are both in full time careers, her self employed. We didn't really make each other happy, and I never really spent all the time with my children I could have. I didn't make an effort. I was in a horrible mindset, to stuck in my ego. I'm deeply regretful for that. She had decided to go on a break and I didn't object. I had an affair because it was easy, because I was longing affection and because I am just a (insert you own word). I liked the lady I was having an affair with, but in comparison to the love I have for my wife, which I never realised - it's like a grain of sand to a beach. Since she has found out, she hasn't kicked me out, as she doesn't want to make me homeless (testament to her amazing personality and nature) and she feels nothing has changed for me. I've tried to say that everything has and everything will.
I've spoken to her about trying again, begged even. Had panic attacks and anxiety. I can't sleep, I find eating a struggle. She has had all of these things too, and never asked for it. In my mind I'm trying to get back the most amazing woman I have ever met, we are like jigsaw pieces. In her mind, she's going to be taking back a cheat, someone who never paid any compliments or supported her at work, someone who didn't spend enough time with her kids and didn't make plans as a family. I'd do anything to get that back and I'm trying to prove I've changed.
Since this has come out, I can't talk to her friends, I can't talk to her mum (I was closer to her mum than mine truth be told) I don't really have any females close enough to discuss this with- hence this post.
I completely understand I made my bed. I get what I get. My mindset has changed, I'm a much better person now. I appreciate everything.
My question is however:
I go back to work on Monday (tomorrow) is there anything I can do to help the pain/hurt/anger she will be going through whilst I'm at work?
-I've written all my passwords, but then again why would she want to waste her time doing that.
-I'm going to tell her a time I'll be home and be there then, without fail.
-Should I text her during the day or not? (We talk at home, depending on her mood).
-I'm going to hand my notice in to leave.
Whilst I appreciate I do not deserve any help at all; I have put my family through the worst experience, I hope there is someone who can see how sorry I am, how strong I am willing to work and how much I love my wife and offer some advice.
Thank you in advance.
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CBobby · 15/01/2017 10:43
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