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Night out drama - old boss

243 replies

Geordielass35 · 24/03/2024 03:08

I've been on a hen night in Belfast. It's been a great weekend and people have been so friendly. Been drinking and dancing, went to the Titanic museum as well.

My old boss is on the hen night. She was a bitch at times when I worked with her and was very judgemental of others, including me, when I worked for her.

Anyway tonight she has clearly cheated on her husband. I saw her leave the bar with a man now I can hear her in the next room and she's not alone...

I know people that know both of them. Do I say something or just keep it quiet, since it's none of my business. I'm desperate to tell people and it's wrong what she did, but is it my business to mention it?! I'm torn on it. Reasonable or not reasonable to tell the people close to her husband?

OP posts:
Treesandsheepeverywhere · 24/03/2024 15:15

Geordielass35 · 24/03/2024 14:53

@Treesandsheepeverywhere Not at all. Her shagging didn't start till the early hours of this morning, my weekend started late Friday. It's been a good one overall.

Oh good. I've had one of those bosses before and know it can unintentionally steal your joy.

Geordielass35 · 24/03/2024 15:24

Treesandsheepeverywhere · 24/03/2024 15:15

Oh good. I've had one of those bosses before and know it can unintentionally steal your joy.

@Treesandsheepeverywhere not so much my joy this time but certainly my sleep!

Anyway things I've learned/been reminded of:

  1. sometimes saying or doing nothing is better than doing something.
  2. People's lives can be very different to how they portray them on social media
  3. What goes around comes around
OP posts:
Treesandsheepeverywhere · 24/03/2024 15:31

😅, True!

Not making excuses for her but sounds like she was trying to portray a happy home life whilst being cheated on and taking it out on her colleagues.

Hopefully it's that and gets a chance to redeem herself other than her being naturally not a good person.

I believe in hurt people hurt others.

Nicetobenice67 · 24/03/2024 16:05

Whatevershallidowithmylife · 24/03/2024 09:16

I would tell him absolutely. Wouldn't matter if she hadn't been a bitch, if my partner cheated I hope someone would have the guts to tell me.

💯 I with you on that

Ohlookwhoitis · 24/03/2024 16:09

MILLYmo0se · 24/03/2024 10:30

No, if my partner cheated I would want someone to approach me directly with the information /proof, but that's not what the OP is proposing is it? She is proposing gossiping about it with a group of people on a hen party (and I completely understand the temptation given she's a wagon OP!).

Who gives a shit if it's 'gossiping'. Don't cheat publicly if you don't want to be caught. The people on here breaking their necks to defend a dirty cheater is astonishing.

SplendidUtterly · 24/03/2024 16:10

I'd snitch!

Ohlookwhoitis · 24/03/2024 16:13

IfIHadAHeart · 24/03/2024 11:26

I absolutely will judge anyone using misogynistic language and tearing other women down by calling them sluts, dirty bitches etc. it’s abhorrent.

I spent ten years married to a serial cheat. I still wouldn’t use such awful language. You are no friend to women are you.

Oh FFS. Grow up. The fucking irony of this post. "Don't judge other women but I can judge you"

Nicetobenice67 · 24/03/2024 16:13

Ohlookwhoitis · 24/03/2024 16:09

Who gives a shit if it's 'gossiping'. Don't cheat publicly if you don't want to be caught. The people on here breaking their necks to defend a dirty cheater is astonishing.

Absolutely some ppl need to give there head a wobble I wonder if these defenders would rather someone said nothing if it was happening to them or would it be a case of why was I the last to know 🤣🤣

Emotionalsupportviper · 24/03/2024 16:14

MississippiAF · 24/03/2024 03:09

No, keep your mouth shut. It’s not your business.

This - nowt to do with you.

Keep out of it.

I can promise you that if you give in to your desire the dish the dirt it will end as badly for you as it will for her.

diddl · 24/03/2024 16:14

Well of course just because she thinks he's cheating it doesn't mean that he is or that she should cheat!

I'm guessing she realised she was seen leaving the bar with the bloke & felt she had to explain herself?

Seems as well that you said nothing Op.

I was going to suggest that when you met her husband at the wedding you could have said that you didn't recognise him when you saw him at the hotel in Belfast!

Ohlookwhoitis · 24/03/2024 16:19

Treesandsheepeverywhere · 24/03/2024 15:31

😅, True!

Not making excuses for her but sounds like she was trying to portray a happy home life whilst being cheated on and taking it out on her colleagues.

Hopefully it's that and gets a chance to redeem herself other than her being naturally not a good person.

I believe in hurt people hurt others.

I was cheated on and managed not to treat people like shit. Imagine the same reply if this thread was about a man cheating. Wouldn't happen.

Bigcat25 · 24/03/2024 16:20

Can't stand cheaters. I'd be tempted to tell.

Mummame2222 · 24/03/2024 16:21

If I was asked I wouldn’t lie for her.

Geordielass35 · 24/03/2024 16:27

diddl · 24/03/2024 16:14

Well of course just because she thinks he's cheating it doesn't mean that he is or that she should cheat!

I'm guessing she realised she was seen leaving the bar with the bloke & felt she had to explain herself?

Seems as well that you said nothing Op.

I was going to suggest that when you met her husband at the wedding you could have said that you didn't recognise him when you saw him at the hotel in Belfast!

@diddl As tempting as that would have been I wouldn't have done it out of respect for the bride. First and foremost my loyalties are with her and making sure she has a happy time.

OP posts:
Emotionalsupportviper · 24/03/2024 16:28

Mummame2222 · 24/03/2024 16:21

If I was asked I wouldn’t lie for her.

I wouldn't lie for her - but I wouldn't make a point of dropping her in it, either.

To me this would be none of my business. She isn't a relative or close friend, so OP has no loyalty to other family members or friends (that would be different). Just keep out of it.

Mummame2222 · 24/03/2024 16:31

Emotionalsupportviper · 24/03/2024 16:28

I wouldn't lie for her - but I wouldn't make a point of dropping her in it, either.

To me this would be none of my business. She isn't a relative or close friend, so OP has no loyalty to other family members or friends (that would be different). Just keep out of it.

Yeah same. Wouldn’t cause myself so much hassle due to someone else’s poor behaviour.

Geordielass35 · 24/03/2024 16:35

Mummame2222 · 24/03/2024 16:31

Yeah same. Wouldn’t cause myself so much hassle due to someone else’s poor behaviour.

@Mummame2222 Pleased I didn't say anything and it came out anyway. She caused me a lot of hassle in the early hours of this morning though!

OP posts:
Nicetobenice67 · 24/03/2024 16:38

HRTQueen · 24/03/2024 09:20

its not your business to get involved in other peoples relationships

if you knew them well as a couple maybe talk to her and have a discussion around why she should tell him but you don’t have that relationship

if you want to gossip about what you saw and hear to feel you are getting your own back is one thing to act as the moral police is quite another

So if it happened to you you would be ok with people keeping it from you …wow your so understanding

Mummame2222 · 24/03/2024 16:40

Geordielass35 · 24/03/2024 16:35

@Mummame2222 Pleased I didn't say anything and it came out anyway. She caused me a lot of hassle in the early hours of this morning though!

Was just reading your other posts. The Cheater sounds so self centred! What a way to steal the lime light from the bride. What a character.

EvangelicalAboutButteredToast · 24/03/2024 16:44

Sometimes just having the knowledge is quite pleasing.

Nicetobenice67 · 24/03/2024 16:50

Noseybookworm · 24/03/2024 11:08

Why are you desperate to tell people? Mind your own business. What she's doing is nothing to do with you!

Is that the reaction you would give if it happened to you 🤔

Nicetobenice67 · 24/03/2024 16:54

Mummame2222 · 24/03/2024 16:40

Was just reading your other posts. The Cheater sounds so self centred! What a way to steal the lime light from the bride. What a character.

Obviously not the first time she has got down and dirty I bet but yes you’re right what a character she sounds lovely …NOT

Horticultured · 24/03/2024 16:59

Please keep quiet, the bride doesn't deserve to have her hen do/the memories ruined with the drama.

HRTQueen · 24/03/2024 17:01

Nicetobenice67 · 24/03/2024 16:38

So if it happened to you you would be ok with people keeping it from you …wow your so understanding

the point is the op doesn’t know this women and her husband on a personal level

we don’t live in a moral police state where we go around reporting on each other things we have seen and may know maybe you would prefer a society like this most of us wouldn’t

if there were friends she could approach her and say I think you are cheating on ‘husbands name’ I know him and care about him and I do not want to carry your secret

Nicetobenice67 · 24/03/2024 17:13

HRTQueen · 24/03/2024 17:01

the point is the op doesn’t know this women and her husband on a personal level

we don’t live in a moral police state where we go around reporting on each other things we have seen and may know maybe you would prefer a society like this most of us wouldn’t

if there were friends she could approach her and say I think you are cheating on ‘husbands name’ I know him and care about him and I do not want to carry your secret

I’m sticking to what I think is right regardless of what you think …see you didn’t answer the question about would you want people to keep quiet if it was to happen to you ….and yes she does know her personally…but I’m really interested for your answer to if it was you being cheated on