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Couple at table beside me in restaurant obviously having an affair and they're now sitting across from me on train!

128 replies

GreenSalad5 · 09/05/2019 18:59

I'm on the train home from work right now and just had to post this. Just to clarify I know this is 2019 and I'm not nieve (sp!!) as to what goes on either. I had a half day from work today as met a friend for a long lunch to celebrate her birthday in a small restaurant. As it's a cosy restaurant we couldn't help but notice the people around us as the tables were close together. There was some background music but it was playing very low. Anyway after the starter and while waiting for our mains the couple beside us seemed to be talking louder, were merry on wine and flirty, we just assumed at first they were a romantic couple enjoying some time together (him late 30's or early 40's and her mid 20's) he had a married ring on, btw my friend is a people watcher as she says or maybe just plain nosey as I say! To cut a long story short, he received a phone call from obviously his wife with him saying how awful it is to be away at business conferences, but that's why they have such a good life because of the money he earns so a small sacrifice etc etc, ending with love you, miss you etc, this was so blatant that I think everyone in the restaurant could hear by now! The worst was he then spoke to his children on the phone while OW was sitting at the table and he was holding her hand and looking into her eyes at the same time, he then spoke to the wife again before ending the call with can't wait to see you on Fri! All the time the OW just sat there listening and swigging wine and looked like she really couldn't give a damn. We were so shocked about how candid they were and not seeming at all bothered about being overheard. Then they were all over each other as they left, we were glad to see the back of them, so I cannot believe that they have just got on at the next stop and are sitting opposite me, looking very dressed up (him in a tuxedo, her in a cocktail dress) so they must be going somewhere special and notably he has his married ring off this time. I've got sunglasses on so hope they don't notice me from earlier, though I very much doubt it! I'm wondering too how he managed to explain to his wife about packing a tuxedo for a conference in his case or maybe he has hired it? I would really love to tell him how disgusting his behaviour is but obviously won't. If I didn't know otherwise he sounded like a loving husband on the phone but instead he's a very good actor. Maybe he treats her well at home, who knows? What do you all think of this, would love to hear a mans opinion too if there are any men on here!!

OP posts:
JudyDenchsBloomers · 09/05/2019 19:09

It's not really any of your (our) business, so..

Nofilter101 · 09/05/2019 19:12

These things do happen, don't get involved. Life would be very tiring if we all did these types of things

UnicornDust9 · 09/05/2019 19:13

I really couldn’t care if a married man was having an affair.

Affairs happen so it’s not something new.

Geminijes · 09/05/2019 19:16

If you feel that strongly about them, call him out, ask him how his wife and children are.

BonnesVacances · 09/05/2019 19:17

Isn't this the kind of thing you see on Twitter? If your husband told you he was at a conference and he'll be back Friday, he's all dressed up with another woman on the train. Then it goes viral.

Lovestonap · 09/05/2019 19:18

married ring?

SmileEachDay · 09/05/2019 19:18

I think you sound gossipy and mean.

You must’ve really paid good attention whilst he was on the phone to get all that detailed information.

VladmirsPoutine · 09/05/2019 19:18

Have you considered writing a novel? There are so many story arcs you could develop here.

BarrenFieldofFucks · 09/05/2019 19:19

Yeah, some people are shits. Those two being a good example.

RomanyQueen1 · 09/05/2019 19:19

Disgusting buggers, and I bet lots of women on here are thinking, could that be mine?
isn't working away when you have a boring job obviously an affair?
It's usually the high corporate ones that can afford to wine and dine their mistress.

SittinOnThaToilet · 09/05/2019 19:25

Struggled to get past "married ring" tbh

Mythreefavouritethings · 09/05/2019 19:28

I’d feel pretty grim, to be honest. It’s always horrid to see these things, but hey, karma. If someone can happily sit at a table and block their life out that way, good luck to them, but they are living a gutless lie, as is the person with them. All smoke and mirrors. Just thank God it isn’t you and enjoy your meal.

ShitAtScarbble · 09/05/2019 19:29

What are the odds eh? Same restaurant, same train, close proximity both times - it's almost like a miracle!

1Wildheartsease · 09/05/2019 19:30

Did you catch his wife's name?

You could pretend to recognise him - and ask delightedly about how his wife is doing. (Then look with puzzlement at the woman he is with.)

evil Grin

MadSweeney · 09/05/2019 19:30

What are the odds eh? Same restaurant, same train, close proximity both times - it's almost like a miracle!

Isn't it just. So perfect you couldn't write it...

HBStowe · 09/05/2019 19:31

Did he genuinely wear a tuxedo to a regular dinner...? that is so fucking weird.

janetforpresident · 09/05/2019 19:32

I think you sound gossipy and mean.
No she doesn't. This is a married man with kids he deserves to be called out for this.

OP take a photo and put it on Twitter.

PinkiOcelot · 09/05/2019 19:32

Can’t believe all of these mind your own business etc. Couldn’t care if they’re having an affair, they happen blah blah.
Go take a dander over to the relationship board!!

IABUQueen · 09/05/2019 19:33

Take photo. Reverse google. Send to him anonymously and tell him his wife will be told.

Don’t tell his wife but it might force him to say the truth.

IABUQueen · 09/05/2019 19:33

Prepared for some beef Grin

mashpotato10 · 09/05/2019 19:34

Daily mail?

Hanab · 09/05/2019 19:35

The picture thing worked for someone did it not🤔wife was grateful for an observant strangers nosiness .. 🤷🏻‍♀️ Crap thing to do to any spouse

IABUQueen · 09/05/2019 19:36

No but she ain’t sending it to the wife but to the man in question so he mans up and tells his wife before the nosey stranger does lol

SunshineCake · 09/05/2019 19:38

I'd bet you'd care if it was your husband she's shagging Hmm.

guest2013 · 09/05/2019 19:38

How do you know he was on the phone to his wife? Could've been his sister or mum looking after the kids?

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