Why does his Google history show he was at an industrial estate at night

It does seem suss to go there late at night. Unless its got shops that are open late? But it doesn't sound like that.
On street view etc is there any business located there where you would accept he was there for an hour at that time?
Back in the day I dated a graffiti 'artist' and he would go to odd places in the night for that, but it's pretty niche for an adult in 2024?!
If not I would be leaning towards meeting either a prostitute or a dealer. Does he have history of using either?

Does he watch any Youtube channels that feature driving vlogs or video walks? That‘s a surprisingly popular genre and features people doing dashcam tours through mundane, sometimes dangerous neighbourhood streets. The silliest explanation is that he just went for the drive “for the vibe“. I‘ve done it a few times and would‘ve been mortified if someone found out the locations and wanted me to explain why.

We all have Google maps locations on our phones,we started when we were on holiday,but with two young adults who have just started driving,it's useful to see where they are.
I've found it to be a bit glitchy. Last week it showed my DD2 at an industrial estate 5 miles away,when I knew that she was in the field next door to our house.
I hope that this is the case with you.

I don't think its odd to go to a friends house. DH does this to have a drink / eat leftovers/ watch a game with his friend occasionally (not twice a week though). His friend has 4 kids, and if his wife is taking dcs to activities or whatever, he is sometimes home with the little ones. DH goes round after 9 so they are asleep.

@Whothefuckdoesthat check the bank for businesses with names like ‘Legover 4 U’?

Omg this absolutely finished me off

I sometimes drive to random places to sit and eat food in secret. Quiet places where no one can see me. I eat things I don’t want to share with my husband and DC! Take some breaths. Then I leave.

I cannot say what your husband was up to, but maybe there is an innocent explanation? Or maybe I’m naive.

I hope it’s not as bad as you are worried about OP.

@Nachosanddips

yes love, it can.

it tells me I've been to places I've not even heard of, that I've been at x for an hour when I was at work 35 miles away. That my boyfriend is at the pub near work when he's been at home a hour.

do NOT blow your life apart on the back of this completely unreliable piece of 'technology'

Well yeah - you have been going through his phone - you’re concerned that he’s being devious but don’t want to admit you’re doing the same?

Google always says I'm in Ilford when I'm most definitely not 🤣

I put this scenario to my dh and said, “So what do you reckon? Drugs or prostitutes?” And he said, “Kebab.”

Op where can you see this info ? I've just logged into my own Google maps and can't find any journeys I've done using google maps but I did manage to find apparently a favourite place with a star that ive never even been to before. How accurate is this info on google? How did you manage to find it, my google is in sync but the info does not show on my laptop 🤔

😁😁😁

I haven’t read through everyone’s posts, but a lot mention prostitution, drugs etc.

it could be something as simple as he just wanted to sit and chill in his car alone.
i often go and sit on industrial estates or similar if I’m having a little time out.

Unless there is a back story, I don’t think this is all that odd really. You said he goes out with friends a few times a week. My guess would be he met a friend there, who has a unit and was there late at night (Dh would do this to help with working on a car or machinery), or there is a tiny micro brewery there (quite common actually in industrial estates), or he parked there to go somewhere else (friends house, pub, gym) because it was the easiest place to park late at night when all the parking is taken on the street.

Furries and hookers would not be where my mind went first. If it was my Dh, I’d assume he was picking up a tool or bit of equipment he was buying on Facebook marketplace, but we lead pretty ordinary lives!

Really upsetting for you if it is prostitute, dogging whatever but remember men can have sex with zero emotional involvement - just a biological urge. Maybe he’s frustrated with you being tired from baby or doesn’t want to pester or just doing it for selfish indulgence but - most importantly he’s not having an affair, he’s not hoping to replace or escape his current life and he probably loves you and your child as much as ever. Sorry Op. Stay strong and think of your life together and your darling child together.

Mine currently thinks I'm in Broxbourne. I'm not. I'm in Ilford. I'd not put much stock by it tbh.

Well that’s me having nightmares about Furries

Anything like a McDonalds nearby?

When my son has run out of data on his phone, his location will only update when his phone picks up a WiFi signal. I have messaged him before thinking he's still at his girlfriend's house when he left half an hour before.

Could your husband have ran out of/turned off mobile data before he got to the industrial estate, but then connected to a WiFi signal from one of the businesses which updated his location? He might only been there briefly, for example to turn the car around, but his location didn't update until he got home. Can you see his journey home?

Failing that I would ask him a casual question about the industrial estate - say you need to go there, does he know where it is? And see what he says. He might say, yes I stopped there the other night. If he says he's never been then you know he's lying for some reason.

@Nachosanddips I don’t think it’s odd at all, completely normal in my world and it’s how my dh and I are, not everyone is just sat watching tv together every night

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In some countries, there are whole brothels on industrial estates that operate out of shipping containers.

Dependent on where you are, there might be 'motels' that are short-stay hotels for sex (I lived in Brazil, have stayed in several both for the main purpose and for a decent shower while travelling). Those are often on the edges of industrial estates.

Plus, as a PP mentioned, prostitutes often make pop-up brothels in industrial areas to cater for truckers and security guards, etc. They use caravans and suchlike. If there's a lot of traffic at night, you also find streetwalkers who will service their users in cars.

I'm not ruling out Pokémon, handbrake turns or random curiosity, mind you! I'd keep quiet and keep looking, if I were you. Can't see why you wouldn't mosey on down there on your night off, either. Keep your doors locked and nothing's going to happen to you.

If you can tell us which country, some MNers might have more relevant comments to make.

As it's a one off, my betting is it's a technical glitch. If it was a regular occurrence, all the wild theories would stand.

How old is the kid? It might be time to start working on them sleeping on their own?

There are dozens of them. Not the traditional kebab vans or cafes, but businesses who rent units and have a kitchen fitted, and people usually rely on Apps to buy food from them, or you can collect from them. They deliver til the early hours. And a good burger is a good burger.

Realistically, it could be any number of reasons from a technical error to something really nasty. I’m just of the opinion that you start by ruling out the simple, easiest to prove stuff before getting the big guns out.

I guess you've never come across dark kitchens. They're commonly on industrial estates and occasionally do takeout.