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to tell close friend her hubby is cheating. it will break her heart. she's happy

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2beautifulkids · 15/06/2016 17:48

I've name changed but posted some time ago about my friends husband.
She's a close friend and has recently had their dc2. He came round to my house one night and told me he was in love with me, tried to kiss me and was told to F off.

I didn't answer his calls or txts (there were lots) so he came to the house with his daughter (who tbh looked upset and like she had been forced into it ) saying that he didn't want to come round but she had been begging him to come and play with my dc. Funnily enough this was when his wife was out. After that he kept txting and calling me, banging on my door late at night wanting to "talk". There's nothing to talk about. I don't like him. I'd never in a million years do anything with him if he was single let alone married to my friend.

Today he started calling this morning and proceeded through the day (at no point did I answer). Then started txting asking what was up with me because I was usually friendly (well I am Infront of family and friends just not with him on his own).

I told him exactly why and that I didn't want contact with him. At no point have I threatened to tell his wife, I've thought about it but not done it. She's just had a baby and I don't want to hurt her or make things worse for her at home. But the worse he's getting I'm thinking I really need to. I just don't understand why I have to be the one to break her heart?? Why she deserves to have her heart broken?? She's done nothing wrong, I've done nothing wrong other than not telling her sooner but I can't see any other way anymore.

I kept messaging him today saying I didn't want to speak to him because of the things he had done and he just said that he was trying to put a smile on my face and it was nothing more than close friends talking. He sent me messages about wanting to have passionate sex with me and wanting to take me out after his divorce and when I explained to him that this isn't how people make each other smile he just kept saying he's done nothing wrong he just likes my company.

AIBU to want to tell friend now and what is the least damaging way to do this (to her). I feel like whatever I say or do it's going to come as a massive shock. She doesn't deserve this. There's a selfish bit of me wishing he had chosen someone else to try it on with aswel. Why put me in this position?

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2beautifulkids · 22/06/2016 16:41

That I can't do purple!
It was my uncle so cash in hand. Blush

to tell close friend her hubby is cheating. it will break her heart. she's happy
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Fairenuff · 22/06/2016 18:05

It just seems to be a lot of unnecessary drama on your part OP. You have several sensible options.

  1. When he contacts you again send one final message 'Stop contacting me. I do not want to hear from you. If you persist I will inform the police that you are harrassing me.'

  2. Stop all contact with him.

  3. If he contacts you again inform the police.

  4. If it continues, let the police deal with it.

Very simple steps that can resolve this for you.

hollyisalovelyname · 22/06/2016 18:54

OP Fairenuff's post is spot on.
Save all his messages and, at an opportune moment tell your friend.
Follow Faienuff's steps first though.

WetPaint4 · 23/06/2016 14:08

OP, I don't really understand why you'd even try to keep this from a friend. If she's happy it's because she's living in a lie.

I'd want to know if my man was trying to cheat with another woman. Let her decide if she's still happy, but at least she has the full facts. You might not be the only one and he could be putting her at risk if he is sleeping around.

And telling her gives you the chance to warn her you're going to the police if it continues. At least it shows you're prepared to be totally honest with her. She might not thank you but how long can you go on with this friendship if you put off letting her know what the deal really is?

Plus, if he ever gets caught out and then admits to your friend out of spite that he's been trying it on with you all along, who's going to get hit in the neck with that boomerang?

TroysMammy · 23/06/2016 14:42

Tell him to sod off and threaten him with the Police. Also learn about self preservation.

SeaCabbage · 23/06/2016 16:02

You have given so many details on this thread and IMO made yourselves highly identifiable. Not fair on your friend.

IMO you should still tell the poor woman.

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