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To get angry at cheating husband.

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superplumb · 19/02/2025 16:54

People keep telling me to get angry, buck up, etc about my husband of 27 years I caught cheating 3 weeks ago. I'm crying lots still and going over ans over the flashbacks of the day I saw them and thr lies he told me. Swearing on my kids lives he wasn't cheating. Me having to go for sti checks. I can't just get angry. Im still on shock. People are getting fed up of me irl I thjnk. He moved out and I've filed for divorce. His mother thinks I've been a bit rash in filing so quickly but I can't get over the lengths he went to to cover up his affair. Even shouting at me for being paranoid ans blaming my meds. I can't shake off the shock.

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BloodyKellHen · 19/02/2025 16:58

People like to see an immediate reaction, and IME that’s not right for lots of people.

3 weeks ago is very early days, you may still be processing. So go easy on yourself. This isn’t a time to worry about what others thing you should be doing, you need to let yourself go through the different stages and work out what you want to do.

I'm so sorry you’re going through this.

username299 · 19/02/2025 16:58

Take your time, there's no rush to do anything. It's a terrible shock and there's a lot to consider. Look after yourself, get some support, get advice and don't worry, the anger will come when it sinks in.

Errors · 19/02/2025 16:56

You need to process it in a way that works for you, anger may come down the line eventually but as you said you are still in shock. Have you left him?

JacquesHarlow · 19/02/2025 16:55

Do you want to stay with him, or leave him?