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Announce husbands cheating in WhatsApp group (other woman is in it and l will name her)

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TruthorDie · 22/02/2024 08:47

I found out my husband cheated on me before we got married, invited the woman he cheated with to our wedding and she came to our wedding. He’s not especially contrite about it all, is unable (l think it’s unwilling but anyway) why he invited her and why she attended. He claims l suggested he invite her so he did! In reality she’s a friend of his and we invited all of our friends.

To put the boot in she got blind drunk at the wedding, was a total mess, l was pregnant when we got married and then the next day hassled us a lot to return the items she had left at our venue. My husband, the woman he cheated with and myself are all in a WhatsApp group together and lm contemplating announcing we are splitting up and why including naming her. Probably not very dignified but lm guessing quite satisfying. I’m pretty sure some people in the group know about the cheating as they were there when it happened but not everyone does

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Umbrella15 · 23/02/2024 22:00

Lampslights · 22/02/2024 11:15

The issue is, thr other woman didn’t make any promises to the op, it’s her husband who cheated, who with is irrelevant. Everyone will read it and think oh god he cheated on her. No more than that. Who is irrelevant. And if the op is only pretending she’s going to end it, then it becomes even more awkward if she stays. The ow won’t be blamed, he will. And folks will pity her if she stays.

The OW should of and could of said no. It annoys me when the AP is seen as the innocent party because they werent the 1 married to the other person. They arent innocent, it takes 2 to tango and could of said, sorry no, you already have a partner. Simple really.

rosyAndMoo · 23/02/2024 21:54

Totemoneru · 23/02/2024 18:05

Sorry but as soon as you make a relationship exclusive you have made a commitment. This comment is ridiculous.

Did she say she was pregnant when they got married? A baby is one hell of a commitment - much more that a signed piece of paper…

sorry, I’ve clicked the wrong person to reply to. And I can’t delete this. Sorry

Merrymouse · 23/02/2024 21:49

TruthorDie · 22/02/2024 11:07

I was planning something short like this. Rather than calling her a skank and running her down -they know that already

I think in the circumstances you should do this - and then say nothing more.

It will all come out in the end anyway, so it’s not as though you can hide what has happened.

This is just simple and truthful. No need for more explanations. It’s not your job to protect them from their actions - nobody else is protected.

Nickyknakynoo · 23/02/2024 21:46

flowerfairy6004 · 23/02/2024 18:58

I completely understand your feelings OP, finding out that someone you love and trust has betrayed you and doesn’t even feel sorry for their behaviour is humiliating and incredibly damaging for your self esteem. The feelings of incandescent rage are overwhelming, I wanted to murder my ex husband when I found out he’d been seeing someone behind my back especially when he wouldn’t admit it and told everyone I’d left him and taken our son! However, I knew I loved my son more than I hated his dad and so I sucked it up and was civil and went and had counselling to deal with the rage and eventually it got better and my son is healthier for it. Even though it was incredibly difficult to sit next to my ex at school concerts etc I did it so my son would never have to be stuck in the middle. He was 4 when we split and he’s 11 now and he knows why we split up as my ex and his now partner are still together. I can genuinely say now that I got the much better deal, I’m not bending myself in knots to try and keep someone happy who always looked for where the grass was greener and I’m not dealing with his issues of which there are many and I have a close relationship with my son. If you can bear it and I know it’s hard - be the bigger person for your child. Be civil - by all means say everything you hate about him to others outside of your child’s presence but remember how much more you love your child than you hate your ex and don’t put them in the middle. As they get older they work out for themselves who the problem parent is. Sending you lots of support and strength. He never deserved you xx

Wow , I envy your level head. You have changed my mind about the vote actually because, yes, the fallout could impact the future relationship in dealing with the children . If there were no dcs involved I would definitely remain in the 'outing" camp.
I remember how much I 'let go' during my separation and subsequent divorce for the sake of the dcs, it was totally galling. In fact lots of people said that I was letting him off way too easily but I stuck to my guns in order that my dcs did not experience tension.
As with @flowerfairy6004 I would say that I won out in the end in lots of ways including the better relationship with my dcs.
That has to be worth it.

pantherpanther · 23/02/2024 21:40

Morewineplease10 · 22/02/2024 08:55

Why would she regret it? OP has done nothing wrong?

I think 'walking away with dignity' is sometimes overrated. And anyway, why is it undignified to say the truth?

They are the ones who've behaved appallingly.

Just phrase it carefully op and take your time over it.

And I'm sorry. Sounds horrible.

Agree. Why does he get to be undignified to the max and OP has to stay so proper? I wouldn’t think about it too much OP, just do it if the mood takes you. And please tell him I think he’s a wanker too.

TraitorRoundTable · 23/02/2024 21:38

TruthorDie · 22/02/2024 17:09

He told me. It was a one off apparently

…and he waited until you were married, to rid himself of the guilt, whilst hoping you wouldn’t be able to face doing anything about it? What a manipulative shit!

Bookloverjay · 23/02/2024 21:36

You're better off with out him OP.

Do it OP, it'll make you feel better.

Bec945 · 23/02/2024 21:31

I don’t think this will achieve the kick you want it to. But I understand why you Would want to do this.
I saw a video online and a woman was saying to not even tell your partner you know they are cheating. Don’t give them the satisfaction of it. But to break up with them face to face and give a list of reasons. All the reasons being things that they actually like about themselves 😂. Probably pettie and toxic but it made me laugh

honeyrider · 23/02/2024 21:30

MarvellousMonsters · 23/02/2024 21:30

I think you should. Clear, simple, factual. Actions have consequences, they are about to find this out.

I agree with this.

MarvellousMonsters · 23/02/2024 21:30

I think you should. Clear, simple, factual. Actions have consequences, they are about to find this out.

Notsuredontknow · 23/02/2024 21:25

Haven’t read the whole thread so sorry if I’ve missed this but to those saying OP will regret it if she announces in WhatsApp, why will she? If she’s simply stating the facts?

Very sorry you’re going through this OP

BlueFlowers5 · 23/02/2024 21:05

It might lead to unintended consequences. Also there is a perspective about going higher when people go lower. Be the better woman and maybe only add your marriage breakup not naming anyone.

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deste · 23/02/2024 21:04

What flowerfairy wrote in her first paragraph “finding out that someone you love and trust has betrayed you and doesn’t even feel sorry for their behaviour is humiliating and incredibly damaging for your self esteem.” Reword it to suit you because i think this if perfect.

tolerable · 23/02/2024 21:00

Maybe do it as a sorta "intimation" -consequences of actions that were not your own,having discovered you were last to the party re-ex and whasap car crash you are in the unenviable position of sharing the details so there isnt any confusion or awkwardness when group inevitably hears of the split. no snide.just facts.

SerialLurker997 · 23/02/2024 20:54

Wellcantthisyearjustfuckrightoff · 23/02/2024 20:10

Just bloody do it. Similar situation for me and I can’t tell you how much I wish I had! I really should have exposed the pair of them for the lying, rancid pair of cunts they were. I chose dignified silence but I so wish I hadn’t. The narrative they have both created is…..creative 🤦‍♀️ I really and truly hope I’m never in this situation again, but if I am? NUCLEAR will be my choice. Fuck it, it’s on them, not you. Expose them.

AGREE, my husband chose dignified silence with his ex wife and now the whole world seems to think he had the affair 😂😂😂

SerialLurker997 · 23/02/2024 20:52

OldPerson · 23/02/2024 20:14

Dignity, at all times. Especially when you discover you made a really stupid mistake. I'm assuming you got married because you were pregnant? How long did you know him before you got pregnant? Did you invite her to the wedding because you were in competition with her and wanted to triumph or tell her to back off? Because you already knew he was sexually involved with her. Sounds like the most sorry, sordid marriage I've ever heard of.

Did you just wake up today and decide to be so distastefully judgmental and presumptuous? Or are you just unkind as person? If you’d actually bothered to read what OP has written, you’d see that you’re wrong on every count.

User1789 · 23/02/2024 20:50

Mnk711 · 23/02/2024 19:12

I'm betting the 'you weren't even married' lot have their own history of infidelity pre-wedding. Absolute nonsense. Send the message then throw the phone at his head I say 😂😆

It's reminding me of that subplot in Muriel's Wedding.

Lotsofsnacks · 23/02/2024 20:45

so has OP announced on WhatsApp or not?

EmeraldA129 · 23/02/2024 20:44

you are totally not being unreasonable & since the WhatsApp is mainly his pals I would do it. I agree with an earlier poster that you should be factual letting them know you are splitting up because of this affair. Even as follow up do not get dragged into anything that could be perceived as slagging off in the group chat. You don’t want to say anything that portrays you as the ‘crazy ex’ but telling the facts shows him as the scumbag he is.

Usernamechange1234 · 23/02/2024 20:41

OldPerson · 23/02/2024 20:14

Dignity, at all times. Especially when you discover you made a really stupid mistake. I'm assuming you got married because you were pregnant? How long did you know him before you got pregnant? Did you invite her to the wedding because you were in competition with her and wanted to triumph or tell her to back off? Because you already knew he was sexually involved with her. Sounds like the most sorry, sordid marriage I've ever heard of.

Nothing like people without basic comprehension skills posting nonsense!

Newname0 · 23/02/2024 20:39

OldPerson · 23/02/2024 20:14

Dignity, at all times. Especially when you discover you made a really stupid mistake. I'm assuming you got married because you were pregnant? How long did you know him before you got pregnant? Did you invite her to the wedding because you were in competition with her and wanted to triumph or tell her to back off? Because you already knew he was sexually involved with her. Sounds like the most sorry, sordid marriage I've ever heard of.

You really should have bothered to read what she's said before posting. Together years; wedding postponed due to COVID; they chose to go through IVF in order to have a child together - and you call this a sorry, sordid marriage. Shame on you.

Happyher · 23/02/2024 20:37

I think you’ll regret it in the end and I doubt you’ll get the reaction you expect. A better revenge is to walk away and don’t look back

PinkPanther50 · 23/02/2024 20:31

I would absolutely message the group. When you split up everyone will be gossiping about it anyway so I believe they should all have the truth so there is nothing to gossip about. There’s no shame on your part, you are just putting the facts out there! Good luck with your divorce!

Treehuggingmutherfunkin · 23/02/2024 20:22

Name and shame