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Just found my husband with someone else.

748 replies

morewinevicar · 06/06/2011 23:08

I walked straight out, but have nowhere to go. No stuff. My little boy is asleep in the house. I was away on a course but couldn't stand to stay at the rubbish travel lodge for the night so drove for hours and just got home. Andmy husband was on the sofa with a woman. Very blonde but didn't see much else and they were drinking and looked like they'd just jumped apart when they heard the door. I'm shaking. I don't know where to go. My son is in the house. How could he?????

OP posts:
DirtyMartini · 07/06/2011 15:26

I can't believe he's been silent this long Shock Angry

ljgibbs · 07/06/2011 15:28

What a bastard!

Keep strong Vicar.

Thingumy · 07/06/2011 15:29

I hate to say it Morewine but you better get yourself checked out at your local GUM clinic to err on the side of caution.

Angry for you.

ReadyToDrink · 07/06/2011 15:42

Just read all of this & am adding my support & an additional Angry towards your H.

JazzieJeff · 07/06/2011 15:46

Oh my God nomorewine I am so Sad and Angry for you.

You are being incredibly dignified; far more than I possibly could.

I agree with the posters who are suggesting fitting extra bolts to the front and back doors; if he was to show up unannounced then it'd just give you a couple of moments to gather yourself. Since he's not taken his car, you wouldn't hear him pulling up outside. Plus it's not illegal Smile

I can't believe he's been quiet this whole time; I'm inclined to believe he's at his mother's house having said you've had a row and that he'll slink back in a couple of days hoping all is forgiven Hmm

I have no decent advice to give having never been in this situation myself, but I just wanted you to know that I'm thinking of you and am lending my support.

ipswichwitch · 07/06/2011 15:51

my god, my heart really goes out to you. i'm glad you have a good friend there for you, and can i just say you've handled all of this with impressive dignity. just focus on looking after yourself and your little one

hellospoon · 07/06/2011 15:52

Blimey you poor thing! You have handled all this much better than I would of (I would of chucked that dirty skank out my house by her hair. Followed by him)

I think you need to look at the positives here. Even though your world has been ripped apart, you have your boy and your health. Atleast you have found out what a cheating bastard your h is before you got pregnant again!

Big hugs coming your way. Keep talking to us we will help you through in a virtual way.

Quite like the idea of a mn posse!!

vmcd28 · 07/06/2011 15:57

what a fanny.
Hope you're as OK as you can be. Lots of love x

cjel · 07/06/2011 15:59

So sorry you'ved had this awful shock. Wish you all the best , take care of yourself until you feel ready to think. wish you lots of love and hugsxxx

TheOriginalFAB · 07/06/2011 16:03

I think the fact that he hasn't phoned to see how his child is says exactly what type of man he is.

cheekeymonkey · 07/06/2011 16:08

Hey, vmcd, no insulting the fannies please!

midori1999 · 07/06/2011 16:08

I feel so awful for you, you are behaving in such a dignified way and it seems like you are being so brave. (that isn't meant to be patronising) I would have gone mad by now I think.

Your friend sounds lovely and like she is really being a rock for you, at least you're not on your own. I hope your DS is Ok when he gets home from school, it sounds like you'll make sure he is.

Unbelievable your DH hasn't been in touch, what an absolute tosser, as others have mentioned, if for nothing else, for not needing to make sure your DS is OK. Although, I suppose for man who would risk his own DS finding him with another woman, it's not really that suprising. Sad

Boozilla · 07/06/2011 16:09

So sorry to hear about what's been going on. I can't believe the cowardly shit hasn't even tried to contact you or his son. Then again, a man who can bring another woman into your home while your SON IS ASLEEP could be capable of much more than you have previously thought.

You are being extremely courageous and composed.

cheekeymonkey · 07/06/2011 16:09

How is your little boy doing vicar?

Has he said anything yet?

perfumedlife · 07/06/2011 16:09

Oh Vicar this is just hideous.

I echo what the others say about the extra bolt. I keep remembering a thread on relationships a few months back where the dh almost moved the other woman in while wife was still reeling. He had her round babysitting and generally was unbelievably cruel. I hope your h is nothing like this but if he hasn't called and is spending money, it's wise to protect yourself. I know you can't lock him out, but you don't need the extra worry of what is happening when you need to go out.

Really and truly sorry this is all going on for you.

LouMacca · 07/06/2011 16:13

My thoughts exactly FAB What a low-life. Thinking of you OP.

Ormirian · 07/06/2011 16:15

Oh he is a prize bastard! So sorry.

Angry
KatieWatie · 07/06/2011 16:15

Been watching this thread, I feel so :( and Angry for you but am very impressed with your reactions. I'm staggered he could do this with a FIVE year old in the house. Five year olds come down for drinks and TALK to their mum about what's gone on and who was there. If you'd stayed at your hotel then surely there was still a massive chance of you finding out through your DS.

I'd suggest he's at the MILs tbh - she'd probably assume you wouldn't want to bring DS over in case you ran into him. He may have told her you had a big row but no details. Unbelievable that he hasn't contacted you, what a coward!

Good luck x

izzywhizzyletsgetbusy · 07/06/2011 16:21

While you were driving home your mind was full of the joys of possibly having a special day with your now not so dear h, and you were completely unprepared for the scene that greeted your homecoming.

As a result your world has come crashing down around your ears, and it will take some considerable time to recover from the shock.

Until you know exactly what has been going on, and for how long and with whom, and with how many others, behind your back your imagination is going to run riot and you will suffer the tortures of the damned - unfortunately, this is par for the course, and the pain will merely shapeshift once the truth is revealed.

The fact that he has not yet had the grace to contact you suggests that he is either thoroughly ashamed of himself and can't face you, or he's desperately trying to cobble together some load of cod such as 'a colleague dropped by unexpectedly' or 'she needed support'.

Of course, the latter scenario is usually accompanied by an attempt to persuade you that he left and stayed away because he feared that you would be unreasonable, and the resultant debate would wake your ds etc.

You have behaved with considerable dignity, and you're best advised to batten down the hatches and only dispense information to others on a need to know basis otherwise you will find yourself dealing with the double whammy of those who get off on the misery of others and love gossiping, and your pride will be in shreds at the thought of numerous others knowing about the manner in which your h has humiliated you.

Embrace as much normality as you can with your ds over the next few days, and let events unfold. You can vent here where others will understand your pain and will be able to impart the wisdom they have gained from bitter experience, but don't underestimate the usefulness of an old cushion - stick his photo on it and kick the shit out of it, or pin the photo to a dartboard and enjoy taking precise aim - to relieve your feelings.

When you do eventually speak to your h, keep your breathing and your voice calm and put the onus on him to explain his colossal breach of trust before you reveal your feelings - and be aware that your feelings may undergo many changes before you know what you want to do in the longer term, and you're not obliged to rush to put him out of his misery.

It is sensible to secure your finances (clear out any joint bank accounts etc) so that you are at least in control of one thing in the middle of this madness, but resist the temptation to change locks and pack his stuff as that's the type of knee-jerk reaction that can make a bad situation worse - although slide bolts or on the front and back door are a necessary security measure if you are on your own, or with your ds, in the house.

Please know that you're not alone as many others are undergoing similar experiences right this minute, and please know that relationships can recover and can become stronger after being put to this particular test.

Above all, go easy on yourself and endeavour to regard this as a rite of passage which you will survive even if the marriage goes down the tubes.

TheSmallPrint · 07/06/2011 16:25

Vicar what a terrible situation. I can't believe he hasn't tried to contact you, I guess he knows that whatever he says will be completely inadequate.

Take comfort in your DS and your good friends and I hope that you get to the bottom of things soon.

fiveisanawfullybignumber · 07/06/2011 16:29

very good advice izzywhizzyletsgetbusy.

M0naLisa · 07/06/2011 16:34

just wanting to give my support morewine hope you are ok?

Has he got a mobile phone contract and online billing that you could check?

jeckadeck · 07/06/2011 16:41

adding my voice to the lost list of those wishing you the best during what must be a really terrible time. izzywhizzy is right on the money, I think. Its very tempting in situations like this (and also quite understandable) to make dramatic gestures or seek to lash out and punish your spouse but in the long run not very constructive. If there is a future for you and your DH, behaving with dignity and calm (which so far you have done) will be important and will also leave you with more bargaining power. If there isn't a future, and you're on the threshold of a battle to sort out who gets what and negotiate access etc, the way you behave now will also be very important. If your husband goes to court he could use any dramatic behaviour from you as leverage with money and with your child. I doubt it will cut much ice in the long run but it could just make things several notches nastier. Remaining as calm and collected as you possibly can now will pay dividends in the long run, regardless of which route you eventually go down.

celebmum · 07/06/2011 16:49

More support here for you Morewine, hope you and DS are ok? You sound like a lovely person and mum. Be strong for your boy. Smile

Your husband is a prick... Have you heard from him yet?

ScaredOfCows · 07/06/2011 17:06

Another voice of support. Hope you're coping ok, and glad you have such a good friend supporting you. What a prick he is.