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Husband sneaky behaviour with female coworkers

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Bcakes · 27/01/2024 20:38

I need advice. Married 11 years, had some things happen in that time which has really questioned my husbands faithfulness.
3 months after marrying, he spent time with an ex girlfriend whom he met while on a night out. Lied to me when he got home pissed at 5.30 saying he was at his friends house. I had a really bad feeling so I checked his phone and his friend had messaged and called several times reminding him he's married and to please go home. He got in a cab with her and went to her home. He pleaded and said nothing happened. I took him back wanting my new marriage to work.
Fast forward, mentioned a coworker a lot, made my senses go up for some reason. She worked in neighbouring city, so didn't see each other too much. But, here's the thing. She had a friend living in out town who she'd regularly come to go for drinks with, and each time she would message my husband and send pouty selfies saying come on it'll be fun bla bla. I found these messages when one night they were away at a work function and he went for dinner and drinks with her, despite loads of coworkers being in the same hotel. I flipped to be honest and demanded to see his work phone. They communicated a lot, a lot of flirty undertones from her, not from him, but he didn't shoot it down either. He had a message from her that night at about 11 saying wellllllll???? Said it was to get his room number to sort the dinner bill. I swallowed it hook line and sinker.
Anyway, laid my cards on the table and gave very clear expectations of my boundaries. He agreed and I tried to forget about it. Soon after he bad mouthed her a lot, initially she was the best thing since sliced bread, suddenly not so much. Strange I thought.
Then, all good I thought. But we'd a case of mentioning another coworker. They had same role in different parts of the country, both with the company over 15 years. I'd never heard him talk of her before. So, she gets a new role and they had to launch a pilot project. Of course had to communicate a lot for it, totally understandable. But the mentionitis got me on alert. Both working from home one day and she called, he went to another room to take the call and they just seemed so so comfortable talking to each other. No work talk, all just shooting the shit. It just made me feel uncomfortable. Anyway, they launched the project, had no reason to be communicating for work anymore. Yet it turns out they were speaking almost every day and sometimes up to 3 times a day, convos usually at least 25 minutes at a time. I won't lie I'm not proud, I checked his work phone and that's how I found out. They messaged a lot too, lots of her saying how much she'd miss him when they launched the pilot. I kept an eye on call log for a few weeks, and all of a sudden no calls. So brought her up in roundabout way and pushed for info. He eventually said ah we don't speak all that much anymore, she got pissy one day apparently so he pulled away. Really, wtaf. Sounds to me like it was something of an emotional affair? Then recently he was away for Christmas party, he wasn't drinking as working the next day, so he drove home after (2.5 hour journey). Anyway, when he got home he went straight to loo, his work phone beeped so I had a quick look and it was from her to check he got home ok. Now bare in mind she would have been drinking several hours at that stage, so why the f<ck was she thinking of my husband.
Then, he had to employ an assistant. She wasn't in the business long but he promoted her. Anyway, went to meet him for lunch, and we'll fuck me I almost passed out when I saw her. Early 30s,lips done, botox done, fillers, you name it. Each to their own.... However, he breasts were out, and 8 mean out out, like going clubbing out. I just thought wow, is that whu he employed someone with fuck all experience. I was honest and said I'm not comfortable with someone having their tits out around him all day. My hat off to any woman who says it wouldn't bother her! Anyway, he has since gotten a new position wfh. The thing is, I went to call his sister from his phone today and noticed he has deleted this girls number (same name as his sis). So I quickly checked his work phone, numbers gone and also whatsapp deleted. I don't understand. They need to be in contact with each other for work, so how can he do that without her number. And why the hell would he delete it?? Am I going crazy, please be honest

OP posts:
Bcakes · 28/01/2024 09:30

I'm sorry you had to go through that. It's exhausting to say the least. It's already had an impact on my health, I've IBS and man is it flaring really bad right now, all because of his bullshit really

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PaulCostinRIP · 28/01/2024 09:32

I wouldn't waste any more time with this womaniser.

He's never going to stop being a skirt chaser and you will have a life of feeling anxious and inadequate.

Bcakes · 28/01/2024 09:38

Inadequate, that hits home. I've never felt good enough for him since his little meet up with his ex 3 months into our marriage. It's soul destroying

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SleepingBeautySnores · 28/01/2024 11:40

Sorry that you're going through this OP, and I know from experience how hard it is to break up a marriage particularly if you are still friends, and have children together, but his adamant 'No' in response to your request to go to counselling together, tells you everything you need to know about how much he cares about his marriage and his family. Get rid of him, and the sooner the better.

muckcook · 28/01/2024 13:44

Sorry OP but he cheated 3 months after you're wedding and seems like ever since too.

You're blinded and that's understandable but someone who cheats that frequently and is doing it straight after your marriage shows the utter disrespect he has for you

Don't let this go on a minute longer. Boot him and start making a better life for yourself. Anything has to be better than this

NAY0110 · 20/05/2024 09:00

This hit home as I had a similar experience. I do think though like my partner your husband is probably very friendly and women can take it the wrong way, I do believe it doesn't matter who the woman is you will always feel a type of way because he met his ex and didn't tell you so your trust is altered ( I'm the same my partner drunkenly kissed someone on a holiday once and then I basically was paranoid about every woman he went near to !) I think people make mistakes but he hasn't really given you much reason since to not trust him if they were extremely flirty I would question it further but you have to trust him a little more innocent until proven guilty I guess. Sounds like your a bit like me maybe a little insecure but you have to remember he married YOU and he loves You comes home to YOU . If he wanted them he'd have them x

Imbusytodaysorry · 23/05/2024 09:36

NAY0110 · 20/05/2024 09:00

This hit home as I had a similar experience. I do think though like my partner your husband is probably very friendly and women can take it the wrong way, I do believe it doesn't matter who the woman is you will always feel a type of way because he met his ex and didn't tell you so your trust is altered ( I'm the same my partner drunkenly kissed someone on a holiday once and then I basically was paranoid about every woman he went near to !) I think people make mistakes but he hasn't really given you much reason since to not trust him if they were extremely flirty I would question it further but you have to trust him a little more innocent until proven guilty I guess. Sounds like your a bit like me maybe a little insecure but you have to remember he married YOU and he loves You comes home to YOU . If he wanted them he'd have them x

Terrible advice .
Just because he comes home to OP doesn’t mean she should stay.

Op is a Saint to have stayed this long . She wants to believe in her dh even though her gut tells her he’s a serial cheater .

OP stayed in her marriage 3 months in and that allowed him to run wild . He “knows” she won’t leave . He has no respect for her and doesn’t care if she is hurting. This man only cares about his dick .

Op you need to leave . You deserve better it’s the only way you will start to feel good about yourself again and in time you can liveagain.
There need to be consequences to his actions and those are loosing you .

NAY0110 · 24/05/2024 08:49

Imbusytodaysorry · 23/05/2024 09:36

Terrible advice .
Just because he comes home to OP doesn’t mean she should stay.

Op is a Saint to have stayed this long . She wants to believe in her dh even though her gut tells her he’s a serial cheater .

OP stayed in her marriage 3 months in and that allowed him to run wild . He “knows” she won’t leave . He has no respect for her and doesn’t care if she is hurting. This man only cares about his dick .

Op you need to leave . You deserve better it’s the only way you will start to feel good about yourself again and in time you can liveagain.
There need to be consequences to his actions and those are loosing you .

Edited

Sp you would actually suggest someone throw a marriage away based on assumption over fact. Yes it doesn't lopk great and he has a past but feeling isn't fact but yes i guess my advice is terrible

Bcakes · 25/05/2024 09:51

NAY0110 · 20/05/2024 09:00

This hit home as I had a similar experience. I do think though like my partner your husband is probably very friendly and women can take it the wrong way, I do believe it doesn't matter who the woman is you will always feel a type of way because he met his ex and didn't tell you so your trust is altered ( I'm the same my partner drunkenly kissed someone on a holiday once and then I basically was paranoid about every woman he went near to !) I think people make mistakes but he hasn't really given you much reason since to not trust him if they were extremely flirty I would question it further but you have to trust him a little more innocent until proven guilty I guess. Sounds like your a bit like me maybe a little insecure but you have to remember he married YOU and he loves You comes home to YOU . If he wanted them he'd have them x

Sorry to hear you've had a similar experience. It definitely does alter one's sense of security going forward. To be honest, he's always been that guy that women feel safe around. For example, my best friends mother hates, and I mean absolutely hates men, her ex husband left her for another woman whilst she was battling cancer. She absolutely adores my husband, to the point she asked him to dance with her on her daughter's wedding day. As she explained he makes he feel safe. He definitely puts people at ease naturally. In saying that, from past actions, I fear I will always be on some level of alert, as I never ever want to be so blindsided and devastated as I was when he met up with his ex shortly after we married. It's my form of self protection I suppose, in a weird way, if I am prepared for it, it won't cut so deep. Not sure if that makes sense!!

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NAY0110 · 28/05/2024 07:17

Bcakes · 25/05/2024 09:51

Sorry to hear you've had a similar experience. It definitely does alter one's sense of security going forward. To be honest, he's always been that guy that women feel safe around. For example, my best friends mother hates, and I mean absolutely hates men, her ex husband left her for another woman whilst she was battling cancer. She absolutely adores my husband, to the point she asked him to dance with her on her daughter's wedding day. As she explained he makes he feel safe. He definitely puts people at ease naturally. In saying that, from past actions, I fear I will always be on some level of alert, as I never ever want to be so blindsided and devastated as I was when he met up with his ex shortly after we married. It's my form of self protection I suppose, in a weird way, if I am prepared for it, it won't cut so deep. Not sure if that makes sense!!

Thats fair and i get it , it does make lots of sense you must think about what it is you want, I wrote down pros and cons to see which outweighed. If you do not 100% trust him though perhaps you should actually walk away because it can actually make you ill with stress always being on edge or perhaps consider counselling.Having said that it sounds like he is just a nice man and people warm to him and in my opinion innocent until proven guilty. Obviously im not saying be naive and definately have your wits about you but i wouldnt end it all just yet

withholdcontact · 28/05/2024 08:19

He's not marriage material. He's not even relationship material.

FasilBalti · 24/01/2025 04:53

Bcakes · 25/05/2024 09:51

Sorry to hear you've had a similar experience. It definitely does alter one's sense of security going forward. To be honest, he's always been that guy that women feel safe around. For example, my best friends mother hates, and I mean absolutely hates men, her ex husband left her for another woman whilst she was battling cancer. She absolutely adores my husband, to the point she asked him to dance with her on her daughter's wedding day. As she explained he makes he feel safe. He definitely puts people at ease naturally. In saying that, from past actions, I fear I will always be on some level of alert, as I never ever want to be so blindsided and devastated as I was when he met up with his ex shortly after we married. It's my form of self protection I suppose, in a weird way, if I am prepared for it, it won't cut so deep. Not sure if that makes sense!!

He doesn't put everyone at ease though does he? He's got you tied in knots.

Pleaseletmegohome · 24/01/2025 05:03

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