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Hand hold needed - away with cheating DH

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Kelkell · 30/07/2026 13:03

Changed name as a regular poster and don’t want to out myself.

I’m away with DH and our two DC currently, we have had a few rows in recent months and haven’t been intimate for a while either.

I have spent the first few days of the holiday (we’re here for 10 days) running around after the kids, co-ordinating the on site clubs and basically not relaxing. DH has spent most of his days led pool side with his headphones in and a drink.

He has been on his phone a lot more than on recent holidays. So when he was in the shower last night, I looked at it because I was suspicious.

There are numerous messages between him and another woman. Time stamps when he would have been pool side. One really hurtful one said he has a ‘beer and the sun, I just wish you were here too so I could see your milk tankers in a bikini’. She’s equally flirting back, it made me feel sick reading.

I managed to bring this up without the kids present, he said what do I expect when I won’t go near him anymore. Just really cold. He’s doing his own thing today, and I don’t know how I’ll get through the rest of the holiday 😥

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Bollihobs · 30/07/2026 16:50

diddl · 30/07/2026 13:47

One really hurtful one said he has a ‘beer and the sun, I just wish you were here too so I could see your milk tankers in a bikini’.

I think the intent is obviously hurtful but my goodness the language is laughable.

He says it’s no one either of us know and it’s ’just some company for the week’. I’ve no idea - couldn’t really see her face in the profile photo.

Well he obviously knows her!

I think it means it's all online, he hasn't met her IRL.

BEAchDays2 · 30/07/2026 16:48

Regardless of the cheating; Milk tankers would do it for me anyway.

dodgyrafflesites · 30/07/2026 16:40

milk tankers? Urrgh. It's a miracle to me that some men manage to have affairs at all.

SummerDive · 30/07/2026 16:36

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I mean you posted befure the OP answered that question.
But just as guess, if you have been unpleasant to your wife and have rows, why would you expect sex?
Not wanting to be intimate is never a woman only responsibility (or fault).
And women are not here to provide sex so that a man stays. That’s the worst approach to a marriage ever.

user1471538283 · 30/07/2026 16:36

"What do you expect?". Really? I'd hit him with what he doesn't expect (divorce papers as soon as you can) and then you can say it back to him "what do you expect after you've been cheating?".

Aluna · 30/07/2026 16:34

Can you leave him with the kids and come home?

Daygloboo · 30/07/2026 16:17

Kelkell · 30/07/2026 13:03

Changed name as a regular poster and don’t want to out myself.

I’m away with DH and our two DC currently, we have had a few rows in recent months and haven’t been intimate for a while either.

I have spent the first few days of the holiday (we’re here for 10 days) running around after the kids, co-ordinating the on site clubs and basically not relaxing. DH has spent most of his days led pool side with his headphones in and a drink.

He has been on his phone a lot more than on recent holidays. So when he was in the shower last night, I looked at it because I was suspicious.

There are numerous messages between him and another woman. Time stamps when he would have been pool side. One really hurtful one said he has a ‘beer and the sun, I just wish you were here too so I could see your milk tankers in a bikini’. She’s equally flirting back, it made me feel sick reading.

I managed to bring this up without the kids present, he said what do I expect when I won’t go near him anymore. Just really cold. He’s doing his own thing today, and I don’t know how I’ll get through the rest of the holiday 😥

Vomit. I would be out of there. Couldnt be within a mile of a man who says milk tankers. Whatever kind of woman would be turned on by that. " wish you were here love. Cant wait to squeeze your exploding udders.... phwoar"

Thr33lions · 30/07/2026 16:13

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Obviously I must have missed the part of the post where OP has him held hostage and he was unable to leave the relationship if he was unhappy 🙄

Retro12 · 30/07/2026 16:13

Kelkell · 30/07/2026 13:03

Changed name as a regular poster and don’t want to out myself.

I’m away with DH and our two DC currently, we have had a few rows in recent months and haven’t been intimate for a while either.

I have spent the first few days of the holiday (we’re here for 10 days) running around after the kids, co-ordinating the on site clubs and basically not relaxing. DH has spent most of his days led pool side with his headphones in and a drink.

He has been on his phone a lot more than on recent holidays. So when he was in the shower last night, I looked at it because I was suspicious.

There are numerous messages between him and another woman. Time stamps when he would have been pool side. One really hurtful one said he has a ‘beer and the sun, I just wish you were here too so I could see your milk tankers in a bikini’. She’s equally flirting back, it made me feel sick reading.

I managed to bring this up without the kids present, he said what do I expect when I won’t go near him anymore. Just really cold. He’s doing his own thing today, and I don’t know how I’ll get through the rest of the holiday 😥

I don't know how he has even got 2 women interested in him "milk tankers" WTF - He has no respect for you or his children disgusting POS

InterviewGhost · 30/07/2026 16:11

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Sorry to ask but what is actually wrong with you to make you reply in this vein???

Iamnotalemming · 30/07/2026 16:11

princesspadam · 30/07/2026 13:10

Milk tankers!!!! She must be a treat
that comment alone would seal my vagina shut

This! JFC

Loulou4022 · 30/07/2026 16:08

‘Milk tankers’ 🤢🤮

SunnyRedSnail · 30/07/2026 16:08

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Are you human?

There are so many reasons people aren't intimate.

A lack of intimacy doesn't make it ok to seek it elsewhere. If its a shag he is after then he needs to leave his marriage.

With his comment on milk tankers he doesn't sound much of a catch.

KaleidoscopeSmile · 30/07/2026 16:03

princesspadam · 30/07/2026 13:10

Milk tankers!!!! She must be a treat
that comment alone would seal my vagina shut

That revolting MN phrase "seal my vagina shut" is almost as bad a milk tankers FFS!

NCForOneNightOnly · 30/07/2026 16:03

Milk tankers?? I think I just cringed my vagina inside out 😳

JustMyView13 · 30/07/2026 16:01

It would be a shame if his passport got lost before the flight home..

Notadream · 30/07/2026 16:01

I’m really sorry that you are going through this. Look forward, keep calm, you will get through this.

Ooooookay · 30/07/2026 15:51

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If he is dissatisfied with the relationship then the appropriate course of action is to either seek to resolve or leave, not to cheat and be vile. No one is ever under any obligation to be intimate with anyone.

Gymnopedie · 30/07/2026 15:49

He says it’s no one either of us know and it’s ’just some company for the week’.

They were messages on WhatsApp not through any website or onlyfans.

If it's on WhatsApp then either he does know her, or it started before you knew about it through some other SM. I know I'm naive but surely no woman gives personal details to go on to WhatsApp on a few days contact with a stranger?

Hattie122 · 30/07/2026 15:44

Nocommentisacomment · 30/07/2026 14:47

I agree.
There is a difference between going through a few stressful, sleep-deprived months where physical intimacy naturally takes a back seat. But if it goes on for a long time and nothing is done to address it, that is a choice.

I know many people in sexless marriages, but they either chose to work on the problem through therapy and communication, or they made an agreement to have an open relationship. Ignoring the issue and hoping it will disappear is how you end up here.

I’m not saying this is entirely your fault, but being unwilling to address a complete lack of intimacy and then being shocked that your partner looks for it elsewhere is unrealistic. You can’t neglect a major part of a relationship for a long time and expect there to be no consequences.

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It's not her fault AT ALL.
He's not nice to her, all the signs are there that he's an arsehole, neglecting the kids on holiday and just focusing on himself, the use of the word 'milk tankers', not giving a fuck that his wife found out about this on holiday.

bafta16 · 30/07/2026 15:43

Kelkell · 30/07/2026 13:03

Changed name as a regular poster and don’t want to out myself.

I’m away with DH and our two DC currently, we have had a few rows in recent months and haven’t been intimate for a while either.

I have spent the first few days of the holiday (we’re here for 10 days) running around after the kids, co-ordinating the on site clubs and basically not relaxing. DH has spent most of his days led pool side with his headphones in and a drink.

He has been on his phone a lot more than on recent holidays. So when he was in the shower last night, I looked at it because I was suspicious.

There are numerous messages between him and another woman. Time stamps when he would have been pool side. One really hurtful one said he has a ‘beer and the sun, I just wish you were here too so I could see your milk tankers in a bikini’. She’s equally flirting back, it made me feel sick reading.

I managed to bring this up without the kids present, he said what do I expect when I won’t go near him anymore. Just really cold. He’s doing his own thing today, and I don’t know how I’ll get through the rest of the holiday 😥

This scenario seems to happen a lot. Either at holiday time or over Xmas.
You are isolated, makes it worse.

All I can think is stick it out until you get back,then get away. So sorry.

BlueFahrenheit · 30/07/2026 15:42

Clearly, he has checked out and doesn't like the OP.

He is looking to form an affinity with the "Milk Tanker"

EstherGreenwood63 · 30/07/2026 15:33

EmmaOvary · 30/07/2026 15:09

Seriously, fuck off right over there and then fuck off some more.

Mnhq are happy with this comment btw. The one you quoted...

Crikeyalmighty · 30/07/2026 15:33

Kelkell · 30/07/2026 13:43

Many reasons

General life stresses
Bad sleep due to our youngest
DH not being particularly pleasant towards me
DH letting his physical appearance deteriorate and not doing anything to lose weight

Don’t you know you are expected to be unfailingly pleasant at all times and fully up for it with them 100% of the time , regardless of their appearance, behaviour, general attitude according to some rather desparate mumsnetters ( or men who post) Hes an arse OP - he may not have been in the past but sadly is now - I’ve heard blokes having conversations amongst themselves using terms like this , usually cocky arrogant shits ( of all classes) and pity the poor women who are maybe oblivious to it - he’s shown you what he is, get hard and get rid of, whilst making sure you protect yourself first, transfer 50% of any joint money over that you can even if it means playing along as if you have forgotten for the holiday duration and sake of the kids - once back set the ball in motion

Bigtrapeze · 30/07/2026 15:31

OP, so sorry. It does sound like your marriage was in a bad place before this holiday and I do think you are right about him being checked out. Do you think this is an AI sexting service? Wonders will never cease. If the hotel has spare availability, perhaps he should get his own room and I think your ducks will need to get in a row pretty swiftly. With him in a different space you can try to enjoy a holiday with the children. Ask him where he is planning to live when you get home and how things will work. He can give that some thought on his sun lounger in between messages to Ms Milk Tankers. So sorry, OP. I reckon you need to use the spa heavily as the start of your post divorce focus on yourself.