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Husband met work colleague without letting me know

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GreenFatball · 26/06/2025 07:09

I’m at a loss… my husband has been having a mid life crisis which I don’t believe was an actual thing till he started. Very distant just asking for space to sort out what he wanted, we’ve been together 30 years so I think he’s after passion and excitement where I’m just content.there’s been no friction just living as normal with the knowledge something not right Anyway he came home from work a couple of hours later than usual didn’t ring waltzed in and said I’ve been helping Claire do some work and drinking beer in my office as if I should have known and not worried. Then he went to do some chores on Saturday due back at 12.00 text at 1.15 I’ve gone to pub be back soon then turned up at 6.30 and stated he had met Claire for coffee because she was upset (so like 5 hours) and he didn’t tell me because he knew how I’d react. He said it’s as simple as that they not having an affair he likes her a lot and they good friends. I just can’t get past the time they sat chatting whilst I was as home waiting I’m obviously jealous and insecure because of his distance recently but he’s basically said so what do you want to do? I have spoken to him I just wish he had apologised or shown some regret of going because of how it’s made me feel I still have a knot 5 days on … should I just try and let it go? and if so how … I’m so angry

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Thingamebobwotsit · 26/06/2025 07:36

Yes, sorry OP this is either the beginning of an emotional or physical affair, or he would very much like one. Men are just as susceptible to limerance as women.

ShoeeMcfee · 26/06/2025 07:35

Maybe they're not having an affair, but it looks like your DH would like to have one, I'm sorry, OP.

GreenFatball · 26/06/2025 07:34

Unfortunately it’s not our strongest area we did try last night to talk over other things but when I mentioned this incident he just says it’s done what do you want me to do or say? I just want every detail now even though it won’t help, did he hug her, would he like an affair with her what did he speak about for 5 hrs, did she mention he ought to leave as this wasn’t arranged? I don’t think their having an affair but their relationship makes me feel off

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KPPlumbing · 26/06/2025 07:33

Claire can be upset on someone else's time...

I would ask your husband what's going on - both with Claire, and with the bigger picture.

What is he craving? Can you make some changes and reach a compromise together that makes you both happy?

Cerialkiller · 26/06/2025 07:28

Let me guess, she considerable younger then you/him. Fairly attractive, is either single with children and 'struggling' or is in a toxic relationship which she can't get out of etc etc and just needs a (older male) shoulder to cry on. He is in a senior position to hers.

He's in danger of becoming a walking cliche if he isn't already.

Steelworks · 26/06/2025 07:26

The first working late situation, fair enough . Sometimes you do get caught up with work and you could write it off as a one-off.

However, the ‘doing some chores’ situation, which was obviously pre-planned arrangement to meet Claire, is crossing a line, and then to spend all afternoon out. He may see it as a platonic friendship, but it’s crossed over into an emotional affair - there’s a fine line.

If I’m going out all morning or afternoon, I tell my dh so they don’t worry where I am, know whether I’m in for a meal etc, not disappear for a large chunk of time.

He needs reading the riot act, and explaining how disrespectful it is to you. Tell him, even though it’s not physical, he’s having an affair, or at least acting like he is. Out of curiosity, have you seen his phone? Are they messaging a lot?

Shade17 · 26/06/2025 07:23

It’s never a 50 year old, 20 stone Dave they have to help out is it?

MiloMinderbinder925 · 26/06/2025 07:22

You're in a very difficult situation because he's being very disrespectful by not letting you know where he is and spending a lot of time with this woman.

When you say 'midlife crisis', what's he doing?

Eldermileniummam · 26/06/2025 07:12

OP this doesn't sound good and no I don't think you need to let it go but I also think the more you question him the more he'll use that as an excuse to continue. Do you have the sort of relationship where you can talk about how you both feel?

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