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2 months on From husband leaving

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LexieB · 23/08/2020 14:49

I posted a while ago. Husband announced he was leaving day before a Fathers Day for 27 year old at his company. They had been friendly/banter since Jan. But only met up in lockdown and he felt so
Guilty he had to tell me before embarking on affair! He’s told me it’s over it doesn’t want a divorce. Is this for financial reasons?? The only explanations for it all that I get is I’ve fallen for someone else.
We had a lovely home 3 children 16,13 and 9.
Since he left he has just been prioritizing this woman never available for the kids on the phone. She won’t let him communicate with me it’s her way or the highway. He’s now living in a flat 1.5 hours away next to his work as about to lose his license for gaining points on way to see her as she lives about 4 hours away. She’s been off the whole summer holidays.

At the start time did not handle things well desperately trying to get answers. I felt so low doctor came to see me. I am gradually feeling stronger took the kids away for a week by myself and coping with all
The stuff at home. I just feel so sad as I was happy with life before. I don’t feel depressed or so tearful anymore. It’s just hard when someone leaves with zero explanation. I think he thinks in time everything will be fine as that’s what she constantly tells him. But the kids barely won’t to see him. Eldest son refusing to talk to his dad. It’s so out of character thought it was a midlife crisis. But to be honest it’s embarassing and deserve better. I am so close to his parents and they are being amazing. We were married 16 years together for 20.my husband is 41. He has a high up job and just feel like I have been traded in for a younger model. I work part time and have done everything for the kids. I just don’t understand why people treat each other like this. I just wish we never had to see him again. Sorry for waffling I don’t know what I am asking really. It’s the shock that’s the word. He started saying he could still come over mow the lawn, help with admin but to me honest I would prefer to crack on, on my own. It’s just never saw this coming and my future looks so bleak. I turn 40 next week and feel gutted I am now on my own. The OW sent him
Very demanding texts with her conditions and non/ negotiables that he had to meet when dumping us. Husband now says he’s gone self employed at his work! Which all seems dodgy as he’s in the financial sector. I actually feel scared of him and this OW as she is in a high up job too. I am going to speak to a solicitor next week. Just feel like ex husband and her are going to make my life hell. Actually feel scared of them. He was a good dad before but the kids feel dumped he says he hasn’t left them but he has in my opinion. Think he blames me for Them not wanting to see him. OW allows him
To spend 1 day at the weekend with them. It’s rubbish they deserve better. When they are back at school he will be no use in the week as so far away. I just need to get it all out of my mind.

OP posts:
CSIblonde · 05/10/2020 14:54

Hope your date went well. If the OW is so great, why hasn't he moved to Grimsby. Is she married too or has a partner & is hedging her bets?Now he's self employed he could work for other companies,not just that one. I worked for a divorce lawyer ,the number of men who siphoned off money to secret accounts etc or relatives was massive. I'd be wary of any info he gives you re his circumstances & have a look thru & copy previous bank statements or payslips , if any, to take to a lawyer's appointment.

BubblyBarbara · 05/10/2020 22:30

No one would move to Grimsby by choice. I hope your date went well!

LexieB · 25/05/2021 20:39

Just thought I would let you know I’ve been accepted to study Paramedic Science at Greenwich university! It’s been an awful 11 months but things are starting to look brighter. For anyone in a similar situation there’s always hope of a bright future!

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Georgieporgie29 · 25/05/2021 20:49

I’m so pleased that things are going well for you!
How are things with your ex now? And did the date come to anything?

DulseSeaweed · 25/05/2021 20:50

Ah I'm so pleased to hear that. Do you think you'd have done something like this if the dead weight hadn't fucked off?

Did you start divorce proceedings? Is he still with the crazy OW?

LexieB · 25/05/2021 20:53

No that date was awful 😂
Things with the ex not good at all. The older 2 decided they don’t want to spend time with him. The 10 year old goes every other weekend. I basically do everything in the week and have the older 2 all the time! We are doing just great though and I’m going to retrain to be a Paramedic. Served the divorce papers but he’s avoiding filling in financial documents. He looks an absolutely mess and did say if I wanted karma he was living in pain
Hour by hour with the older children not wanting to spend time with him. He’s just treated me like a slave and completely disrespected me day in day out. I’m looking great and enjoying life. If I end up
Alone forever so be it!

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Queenie6655 · 25/05/2021 20:54

Sorry this update has warmed my heart up

You sound so strong

Sorry you went through this utter bull--- last year

LexieB · 25/05/2021 20:55

Absolutely no way would I have applied to be a Paramedic without these catastrophic events! I actually feel like my old self and who I actually am! It’s going to be a tough course to get through but I know I can do it. The doctor at my work wrote me a lovely reference and I still have the most ama I got support from so many friends

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Cripesalive · 25/05/2021 20:56

Congratulations OP, it sounds like you are a force to be reckoned with. Life just gets better after leaving a deadweight ex behind - I’m 5 years on in a similar situation (no kids) and thank my lucky stars he left. Good luck with your course

LexieB · 25/05/2021 20:57

Thanks for everyone’s help this year and last you really helped me through it. I was in so much shock and traumatized. I wouldn’t wish this on anyone. But I am going to have a good life and he can Fuck right off 😂

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DulseSeaweed · 25/05/2021 21:06

So exciting. You never know you might meet a sexy paramedic!!

LexieB · 25/05/2021 21:07

😂😂 hope so!

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PuntasticUsername · 25/05/2021 21:12

Aw this is a great update. It's cheered me right up. Well done op and good luck for the future!

HappyintheHills · 25/05/2021 21:31

Wow - well done

Pompom2367 · 25/05/2021 21:45

This is fantastic op you should be so proud!!!

feelingfree17 · 25/05/2021 22:12

Wow! Go you! Great update. You are still so young, and before long I can see you genuinely thanking him for leaving. A great career ahead of you and the closest relationship with your wonderful children. And who knows in the future, you may well meet the man you deserve. I wish you a wonderful life!

Wynston · 25/05/2021 22:19

Absolutely fantastic update!!!!FlowersWine

Bigpooh13 · 26/05/2021 07:51

Thatz brilliant news. Well done

FlorenceWintle · 26/05/2021 09:26

Living well is the best revenge. Well done you!

glasgowLil · 26/05/2021 21:50

Well done op! You should be very proud of yourself. Good luck with the paramedic course. Xx

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