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THIS crosses the line - by exactly 349 miles

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SpaceyChapman · 17/10/2024 09:03

I have an earlier post that sets up the scene for this but the short version is - I am feeling very insecure about an interest my DH appears to have developed in another woman he met while on a meditation retreat / adventure holiday. Certain little things have made me very uneasy, but what I am about to describe is The Big One!

DH has been considering a career change for a while – part of finding himself, I guess. Reinvigorated by his trip away he is now considering a job that involves remote work with only a small amount of time in the office required each month. Where exactly is this office you ask? Well, it’s a very convenient five hours and forty-four minutes’ drive away. WTF, why so far? My heart is telling me that it’s because the office for this particular employer just so happens to also be based in HER hometown. At that distance, overnight stays would be inevitable.

AIBU to think this is (swear words, swear words, calms down slightly) crossing the line somewhat?

AND it is definitely her hometown by the way. Other than her first name that is the one fact about her that I do know for certain. I think DH will try and say this is all perfectly fine.

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redtrain123 · 17/10/2024 11:12

Yes, I would be suspicious.

Has he got the job yet? Can you encourage him to get so instead jobs more local. Maybe stress it’s cheaper on petrol, overnight accomadation etc. the money he spends on this would negate any pay rise etc.

CagneyNYPD1 · 17/10/2024 11:06

I haven't read your other thread OP so I don't have the full picture. But my view is also not clouded by it so I will comment purely on what you have posted here.

You are right to feel suspicious about this "coincidence". Over the years, I have seen post after post from women who find their lives blown apart by their dh's actions. All too often women look back and can pinpoint when their spidey senses were first alerted to a change in behaviour. Which they ignored.

Your DH's behaviour may well be above board and he may just be wrapped up in his journey of self discovery to see how this all looks. But there is nothing to gain in you concentrating on this woman. Focus on him, watch and bide your time.

I like the suggestion upthread of telling DH that it would be a great idea for you to go with him once a month so that you can have time together. Perhaps suggest this and see his reaction.

HornyHornersPinger · 17/10/2024 11:04

SpaceyChapman · 17/10/2024 10:55

I don't want the last word on this to be that I'm being irrational. melodramatic and paranoid. Isn't there anyone out there who understands how I'm feeling?

I totally get you OP, I'd be heartbroken over it tbh!
What have you actually asked and what has DH said about her?

Wherehasallthetimegone · 17/10/2024 10:57

I remember your other thread OP - I posted on it.
Just had another look at it and I can't see that you have said what your DH has actually said to you when you have broached the matter of his infatuation with this woman. What did he say when you told him about your concerns?

Seems to me ATM he is in the process of checking out of your relationship so you really need to think about how you see your future. If you both have such different views on what you lives look like going forward and they can't be reconciled then perhaps you would be better calling an end to your relationship.

SpaceyChapman · 17/10/2024 10:55

I don't want the last word on this to be that I'm being irrational. melodramatic and paranoid. Isn't there anyone out there who understands how I'm feeling?

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SpaceyChapman · 17/10/2024 09:52

Holotropic · 17/10/2024 09:42

You were the person who described the woman your DH met at a retreat as a nymphomaniac gymnast with below the face alopecia, and you appear to have spent every second since his return forensically analysing all group photos and reels to see how long she’s in shot?

Honestly, your posts suggest you’re an incredibly melodramatic, borderline paranoid individual. I used to commute internationally for work, so three hundred and something miles once a month doesn’t sound wildly unusual, but you haven’t said whether the office location is in a tiny town or a substantial city? I mean, if your DH has managed to find a job at an organisation whose head offices are in some obscure one-horse town he’s unlikely to have even heard of before meeting her, sure, but if it’s in Leeds or Edinburgh or somewhere, I’m not sure what the issue is?

From what you say, your DH is having a classic response to an intense group bonding experience and is thinking about reinventing his life subsequently. I’m not convinced from what you say that his attraction to her is any more than afterglow from the retreat, but, either way, what are you going to do about it?

I think there is some truth in everything you have said here. Thank you.

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Vanfan · 17/10/2024 09:44

How lovely of him to provide a little hotel break for you both when he has to pop off to the office each month. Of course you'll be going with him to explore during the day when hes in the office and to have a date night out later. So nice to have a regular break to look forward to...

Holotropic · 17/10/2024 09:42

You were the person who described the woman your DH met at a retreat as a nymphomaniac gymnast with below the face alopecia, and you appear to have spent every second since his return forensically analysing all group photos and reels to see how long she’s in shot?

Honestly, your posts suggest you’re an incredibly melodramatic, borderline paranoid individual. I used to commute internationally for work, so three hundred and something miles once a month doesn’t sound wildly unusual, but you haven’t said whether the office location is in a tiny town or a substantial city? I mean, if your DH has managed to find a job at an organisation whose head offices are in some obscure one-horse town he’s unlikely to have even heard of before meeting her, sure, but if it’s in Leeds or Edinburgh or somewhere, I’m not sure what the issue is?

From what you say, your DH is having a classic response to an intense group bonding experience and is thinking about reinventing his life subsequently. I’m not convinced from what you say that his attraction to her is any more than afterglow from the retreat, but, either way, what are you going to do about it?

Itsmahoneybaloney · 17/10/2024 09:33

Nezumiii · 17/10/2024 09:31

Why not post this on your existing thread?

Agreed but in answer to your question, yes I'd be concerned, seems like he has checked out of your relationship and has hit his mid life crisis era. How invested are you in your relationship? Do you want to fight for him or would you be comfortable splitting up if this behaviour continues?

Nezumiii · 17/10/2024 09:31

Why not post this on your existing thread?

SpaceyChapman · 17/10/2024 09:28

I've just seen that Liam Payne has sadly died, so maybe this morning wasn't the best time to post this. Love to anyone affected.

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