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Condoms in husband’s work suit

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ForTealSwan · 21/05/2025 01:54

Trying to think rationally and not jump to conclusion.

Today my husband wore his work suit, that he hasn’t worn for a year. He asked me if I could check his back pockets as there was something there he couldn’t get out, and I pulled out condoms.

He giggled at the sight of them and when I asked, he said he didn’t know why they were there.

Could there any innocent explanation?

It’s the same brand that we use, so it couldn’t have been handed at an event or whatever.

Thank you

OP posts:
SmallSoupcon · 21/05/2025 20:05

You can't leave without asking him directly and getting to the bottom of it. Tell him it's weird and you need a straight answer or you're going to have to assume the worst.

It may well be he stupidly thought it would trigger sex. Because he's a idiot.

Emmylou22 · 21/05/2025 20:06

Don't let him pull the wool over your eyes. I found an open box of condoms hidden behind my ex's bedside table. Not the brand we used. First he claimed he'd confiscated them from some children at a party. Then claimed he'd never seen them before. Then claimed he used them by himself. Turned out he'd bought and used them while I was in hospital having treatment for cancer (the idiot used my clubcard when buying them and I found a record of the purchase). Does he think you're stupid?

ScandiStyle · 21/05/2025 20:07

maythefirce · 21/05/2025 17:50

Does he work in product testing? Condoms make surprisingly good emergency covers for some leaking liquids bottles…. I tend to carry condoms (extra large size, extra strong), baby bottle disinfectant and electrical tape in my work bag… none of them ever used for their intended purpose

This is going into the realms of fantasy now.

If he did something like that a) OP would know and b) SO WOULD HE!

TeaAndToast8 · 21/05/2025 20:08

Could he have brought them to use with you, do you use condoms and if you do is it him he normally buys them? If yes then yeah he could have brought them on his lunch break at work and had them in his pocket. If not then I can’t think of any other explanation other than what your probably already thinking, sorry.

bedtimestories · 21/05/2025 20:15

What is the best for date on the condom's you have in? Could he have worn the trousers on a date night with you in the hope of getting lucky while out the house?

Imbusytodaysorry · 21/05/2025 21:25

It is no wonder there are so many posts on here from women being cheated on .
The extremes of made up stories to just not accept your husband is a cheating lying scumbag are unreal .

He was working late, he was up to stuff that you didn’t feel was right and now the condoms . Face facts op @ForTealSwan it’s for the best .
I am sorry for you . You will find your strength and do the right thing .

PyongyangKipperbang · 21/05/2025 21:33

Imbusytodaysorry · 21/05/2025 21:25

It is no wonder there are so many posts on here from women being cheated on .
The extremes of made up stories to just not accept your husband is a cheating lying scumbag are unreal .

He was working late, he was up to stuff that you didn’t feel was right and now the condoms . Face facts op @ForTealSwan it’s for the best .
I am sorry for you . You will find your strength and do the right thing .

I agree. Some of the mental gymnastics on these threads sometimes....

I can understand an OP doing it, but other women trying to excuse it makes no sense to me. Hardly kind imo. I am just surprised we havent had the "posh wank" excuse yet....or have we and I have missed it?

Imbusytodaysorry · 21/05/2025 21:35

PyongyangKipperbang · 21/05/2025 21:33

I agree. Some of the mental gymnastics on these threads sometimes....

I can understand an OP doing it, but other women trying to excuse it makes no sense to me. Hardly kind imo. I am just surprised we havent had the "posh wank" excuse yet....or have we and I have missed it?

No he’s just a product tester! 🙄

PyongyangKipperbang · 21/05/2025 21:37

Imbusytodaysorry · 21/05/2025 21:35

No he’s just a product tester! 🙄

I saw that one.....thats probably the best one yet.

CalicoPusscat · 21/05/2025 21:50

Perhaps I'm too trusting but I wouldn't think much of it. If he's explained and it makes sense I'd let it go.

thismummyslife · 21/05/2025 21:55

If they’re a brand you use, he may have been keeping them safe for time with you?

PyongyangKipperbang · 21/05/2025 22:03

thismummyslife · 21/05/2025 21:55

If they’re a brand you use, he may have been keeping them safe for time with you?

Safer than the bedside drawer?

He was away from their new home, on his own. He was having a farewell party while his wife was a way away with their kids. He had their old apartment to himself.

What possible reason would he have to take condoms out with him under those circumstances unless he was having/planning to have sex with someone at work, from work or whilst he said he was at work but wasnt.

thismummyslife · 21/05/2025 22:07

PyongyangKipperbang · 21/05/2025 22:03

Safer than the bedside drawer?

He was away from their new home, on his own. He was having a farewell party while his wife was a way away with their kids. He had their old apartment to himself.

What possible reason would he have to take condoms out with him under those circumstances unless he was having/planning to have sex with someone at work, from work or whilst he said he was at work but wasnt.

You’re right x

uuuuu · 21/05/2025 22:17

He needs to account for why he had condoms in a work suit.

Either they remain at home or they go on a trip which you attend. Anything else and he planned to shag someone else.

I'd say this to him straight out and ask what the fuck he has done. If he has done anything, he'll lie though.

People have affairs by booking meeting rooms and locking the door. Facetime from the office is no alibi.

ScandiStyle · 21/05/2025 22:26

thismummyslife · 21/05/2025 21:55

If they’re a brand you use, he may have been keeping them safe for time with you?

In the back pocket of his suit?

And giggling when they were found?

He' s not 16.

commonsense61 · 21/05/2025 22:27

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ScandiStyle · 21/05/2025 22:27

CalicoPusscat · 21/05/2025 21:50

Perhaps I'm too trusting but I wouldn't think much of it. If he's explained and it makes sense I'd let it go.

But he hasn't explained it.
Did you read the thread?

Glammami · 21/05/2025 22:27

ForTealSwan · 21/05/2025 01:54

Trying to think rationally and not jump to conclusion.

Today my husband wore his work suit, that he hasn’t worn for a year. He asked me if I could check his back pockets as there was something there he couldn’t get out, and I pulled out condoms.

He giggled at the sight of them and when I asked, he said he didn’t know why they were there.

Could there any innocent explanation?

It’s the same brand that we use, so it couldn’t have been handed at an event or whatever.

Thank you

Please don’t be naive to this. He is very clearly cheating. No married man walks around with condoms in his suits unless he’s using them actively while out and about.

WayneEyre · 21/05/2025 22:39

It definitely wasn't part of a misjudged surprise or joke to initiate sex? He genuinely looked surprised?

If he definitely looked caught out at condoms being present in his pocket, you'd might as well ask calmly for an explanation rather than any messing.

I would give him a chance to tell him to my face then fuck off. How are you u placed to kick him out? Why else realistically is he going to have johnnies and act like that?

WayneEyre · 21/05/2025 22:40

Tell me**

Rewis · 21/05/2025 23:19

After the rotten week, I might go with the no bullshit approach. Basically, you having those condoms on you makes it look like you're having an affair. Are you or do you have an actual sensible explanation for this? If not, then I'm working on the assumption you are cheating on me.

Boreded · 22/05/2025 00:04

ForTealSwan · 21/05/2025 14:45

What do I do now? Do I just leave? I’m so confused

Why would you leave? Or do we live in a world where someone can’t pick condoms up in their own house and put them in their own pocket?

they could have fallen out of a drawer when he was getting ready for work or coming home to get changed and he just picked them up.

if you are worried just ask him outright.

Boreded · 22/05/2025 00:07

PyongyangKipperbang · 21/05/2025 22:03

Safer than the bedside drawer?

He was away from their new home, on his own. He was having a farewell party while his wife was a way away with their kids. He had their old apartment to himself.

What possible reason would he have to take condoms out with him under those circumstances unless he was having/planning to have sex with someone at work, from work or whilst he said he was at work but wasnt.

But by that logic if he had an empty place to go to then why would he bother taking them out with him 🤷‍♀️

PyongyangKipperbang · 22/05/2025 00:12

Boreded · 22/05/2025 00:04

Why would you leave? Or do we live in a world where someone can’t pick condoms up in their own house and put them in their own pocket?

they could have fallen out of a drawer when he was getting ready for work or coming home to get changed and he just picked them up.

if you are worried just ask him outright.

Oh come on.

Yes he could've but lets face it, he didnt.

do we live in a world where someone can’t pick condoms up in their own house and put them in their own pocket?

Are you listening to yourself?!

When his wife is living somewhere else for a week with his kids so is very unlikely to turn up unannounced. When he has a party coming up? When it would have been quicker to just toss them back into the drawer they fell out of?

Be your age!

Boreded · 22/05/2025 00:13

PyongyangKipperbang · 22/05/2025 00:12

Oh come on.

Yes he could've but lets face it, he didnt.

do we live in a world where someone can’t pick condoms up in their own house and put them in their own pocket?

Are you listening to yourself?!

When his wife is living somewhere else for a week with his kids so is very unlikely to turn up unannounced. When he has a party coming up? When it would have been quicker to just toss them back into the drawer they fell out of?

Be your age!

Be less rude!

but I’m not saying I disagree that he is cheating, he may well be, but OP hasn’t asked for an explanation so that is step one, not asking ‘how do I leave’