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in thinking that I need to be a bit wary of this woman, regarding my DH.

207 replies

Megatron · 09/03/2013 09:57

Firstly, I need to say that I am not some jealous haridan that thinks everyone is after my man. Smile I will explain a few recent things that have happened and perhaps you good people will give an opinion if my spidey sense is tingling with good reason.

DH and I been together 15 years, 2 children, v happy, no concerns there. We live in a small village and there are normally various social events every month, some of which we attend some we don't. There's been quite a lot on since Christmas, nothing fancy, a lot of them with the children etc but we have been out more than usual recently.

Anyway, at a New Year bash one of the women who often attends these things with her husband was all over DH like a rash (let's call her Rachel). DH slightly mortified, put it down to too much booze and kept moving away from her (she followed) and rested her hand on his backside whilst standing with him. He moved back to where I was, put his arm around my waist and she went back to talk to her DH. I only know any of this because DH told me. A couple of the other women I know said 'oh it looks like Rachel has her sights set on Mr Mega now' and told me that this is now uncommon and that she has 'form' (their words).

To be honest I didn't think too much of it as it all seemed a bit silly, but since then Rachel has made a real effort to befriend me. She very glamorous, high powered career, pots of money and 'used to getting what she wants' according to her. We are poles apart and have very little in common so I have not actively encouraged anything more than passing the time of day. In the last three weeks she has:

Asked when I would be in so she could pop in and borrow a DVD box set. Then came on the only night I said I would NOT be there, went into the kitchen and started to make herself a cup of tea until DH said that he was expecting a mate round, so she left.

Sent DH a filthy text message (which he showed me) then immediately sent another one saying 'Oops, was meant for Y (her DH), wouldn't want you to get the wrong idea'. Apparently she got his work mobile no from Linked In. Not sure why she would look him up.

Sent him an underwear photo the following day, followed by another 'Oops' then made great pains to come and tell me that it was absolutely an accident. Incidentally their names do not begin with the same initial so would not be next to each other on her phone list.

Last night, at a very casual drinks thing at local cricket club, told him she's been dreaming about him. Again, followed him around like a puppy until he eventually planted himself beside me again which we seldom do, we're normall talking to different people. She then said to me 'Oh Mega ha ha, you must think I'm after your husband ha ha ha'. Er well, actually I do.

DH knows I am posting this btw and says she makes him feel uncomfortable. I am pretty chilled about most things but I think this has to stop now.

So dear reader, this has been longer than I anticipated Grin what do you think?

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ItsOkayItsJustMyBreath · 09/03/2013 15:14

She has no shame! Angry

I would suggest that if she texts again he could play her at her own game by sending her a text along the lines of

"Oh god, can you believe that Rachel has texted me again? I really don't think she knows just how much people are laughing at her pathetic attempts. Love you so much Mega and thank you for helping me through this"

Then pretend he meant to send it to you.

Chaoscarriesonagain · 09/03/2013 15:15

What a loon! Hope that's the end of it for you

Megatron · 09/03/2013 15:16

Not a party really sugar just meeting a few people for a drink. Def giving it a miss. One thing I'm glad about is that I told DH not to delete her texts so he still has them all.

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dondon33 · 09/03/2013 15:20

I think you need to be VERY wary of her, not a bit.
Good your Dh has put her in her place but it's potentially not over yet.
She sounds fucking unhinged and I wouldn't be surprised if she steps it up now - in a 'what? he doesn't want ME!! doesn't he realise who I am - So I have to make him' kind of way.

Keep a copy of all correspondence just in case.

dondon33 · 09/03/2013 15:26

X posted with you there Mega Good he still has them all.

I like itsokay accidental text idea, except I'd have to add. ' I honestly thought Rachel was a nice friendly lady, I didn't realise she was such a desperately pathetic slut! who'd have thought it eh honey?' :)

WireCatWhore · 09/03/2013 15:31

Blimey. She has no shame.

Glad he's kept the texts and sent that last reply to her.

If it was a man doing this to a woman, we'd not hesitate in telling her to go straight to the police. I can't see how it's different as its a woman doing it to a man.

almostanotherday · 09/03/2013 15:33

Screen shot the messages and email them to your self just incase anything goes wrong with DH phone.

BOF · 09/03/2013 15:33

Interacting at all (even in a hohoho accidental way) won't help with people like this though. If you did end up asking for a restraining order or similar, it would all go against you and make it look very much more like six of one and half a dozen of the other. Your text was perfect, and I wouldn't add to it.

EnjoyResponsibly · 09/03/2013 15:39

Nice job Megatron DH.

Whilst I would be so tempted to go out as a joint force tonight, I have to reluctantly stop being a child agree with BOF and you now disengage.

I would be tempted to tip off your friends though so they can stamp out any attempts on her Dramallama part to spin this in a way that she's the injured party.

Magimedi · 09/03/2013 15:48

I would be telling my friends exactly why we weren't going to be at the pub tonight.

Bluelightsandsirens · 09/03/2013 15:57

I agree with Enjoy and I don't think this will be the last of it

YouTheCat · 09/03/2013 16:14

Yep, definitely give friends the heads up so if she says anything they can cut her off straight away.

almostanotherday · 09/03/2013 17:05

I second telling friends how she has behaved and share any photos as proof or am I just being a bitch?

FeistyLass · 09/03/2013 17:43

Sorry to put a dampener on it but I think she might just ignore the text. Since the text said 'us' she'll think you put your dh up to it and that he texted in front of you.
If she does keep trying to pursue MrMega then just ignore her. I've been in this situation. Our 'Rachel' would send emails to dh and he just ignored them. When we were in company, we all just acted as normal. She soon got bored and moved on to our neighbour (who did end up having an affair with her!).

BoneyBackJefferson · 09/03/2013 17:51

Now that your DH has sent the blocking message, ignore her completely.

Do not engage her on any level, it would be far to easy for her to make complaints and turn this against your DH, you and your family

Shutupanddrive · 09/03/2013 17:53

Agree with boneyBack ignore!

pollypandemonium · 09/03/2013 18:10

I like the fact that he used the "royal we" in his text to her.

But she wants drama, whether from you, or others and I'm sure something else will kick off. I think you should go along to the do, if only to make notes for the book you could write about English Village Life in the 21st Century. Either that or send a synopsis in to beeb for the Archers.

bootsycollins · 09/03/2013 18:16

Three cheers for Mr Megatron Grin

pollypandemonium · 09/03/2013 18:22

I still feel sorry for Rachel's husband. I think he deserves a happy ending.

Buzzardbird · 09/03/2013 18:42

What? A massage?

MadamFolly · 09/03/2013 19:47

Good good, do update if she replies :o

HoldMeCloserTonyDanza · 09/03/2013 19:59

Very well handled.

pollypandemonium · 09/03/2013 20:04

Grin @ massage - not quite what I had in mind but he's a bit of a loose end and needs tying up (narratively speaking).

Bossybritches22 · 09/03/2013 20:06

Nice one Team Megatron! Grin

MusicalEndorphins · 09/03/2013 23:40

What a brazen hussy. Your dh's text was right to the point, I hope she fades away now. Maybe your dh should print out the texts as well, to be sure they do not get deleted accidentally.