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I know his secret but how do I play this?

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Waffletots · 08/12/2024 14:53

I have been married for five years to who I thought was a wonderful man, we have a child and one on the way.
Last night I received a text from his female coworker telling me that “she’s sorry to be that person…. But has been sleeping with me for nearly a year, he told me he would leave you” apparently she feels bad because another coworker “let slip” that my husband and I are expecting again in a few weeks time.
Now I haven’t even confronted my husband about this, it’s been easy as he left for work early this morning and will arrive home around 6pm. I feel sick at the thought of seeing him, could she be lying? I honestly haven’t seen any signs, he’s mentioned this woman a few times and mentioned she’s the office flirt but I didn’t think anything of it.
What should I do?! I’m scared to speak to my friends and family about this, what if she’s lying?!

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GivingitToGod · 08/12/2024 18:17

Itsacoldcoldwinter · 08/12/2024 15:00

I'm sorry OP but I think you are clutching at straws if you are trying to convince yourself this isn't true.
Him saying she is the office flirt was obviously him getting a story ready in case anyone talked to you about their behaviour together.
I think you need to assume this is true and you need to talk to him.
If you are pregnant and he has been having sex with this woman and you then he has out your unborn baby at risk.
So horrible for you to have to deal with this.

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This. My heart goes out to u OP. Being pregnant and hearing this news puts u in a very vulnerable position. I don't have any answers other than to reach out to your friends for support. He has some serious explaining to do. Re longterm, it's the wrong time to be thinking of this right now.
Please take care

Wolframandhart · 08/12/2024 18:18

How awful at 38 weeks pregnant. Clearly he was also lying his ass off to the ow but a pregnancy means ‘we never have sex’ and ‘just together for the child’ is a complete lie.

MintShaker · 08/12/2024 18:18

incrediblehunk · 08/12/2024 18:03

Didn’t the OP mention two daughters, age 3 and 1?

No. 3yr old and 38 weeks pregnant with the second.

diddl · 08/12/2024 18:18

Hopefully he'll at least move out & leave OP in peace to come to terms with it all.

Workingthroughit · 08/12/2024 18:18

Please update us with his reaction OP and let us know that you are ok.
What a knob

JudgeMenthol · 08/12/2024 18:18

Firstly, this is someone else's life - a life where a bomb has just gone off.
There have been lots of supportive posts, and others which are beyond belief... what the OW thinks / feels is of no consequence to this situation, and I'm amazed at the amount of posters who seem unable to read / absorb / process information...if you don't have the time or patience to read the full thread, please read the OP updates, before posting your "advice"

Alicehatter · 08/12/2024 18:18

Sorry this is happening to you OP, horrendous any time but worse given you're pregnant and the time of year. Sending you strength ❤️

Patienceinshortsupply · 08/12/2024 18:18

Jesus wept, some men never cease to amaze me.

Look after yourself Flowers

MintShaker · 08/12/2024 18:19

Venicelagoon · 08/12/2024 18:06

I really don't think you should ask this woman for proof. It will only upset you further. You just need a frank and honest discussion with your partner as to what has really been going on behind your back. Your unborn child is also a priority.

I really feel for you in this sad sad situation which you must sort out between the two of you.

The proof was given to the op some time ago and plans are in place for this evening.

ForeverPombear · 08/12/2024 18:20

Workingthroughit · 08/12/2024 18:18

Please update us with his reaction OP and let us know that you are ok.
What a knob

Look I know you want the juicy gossip but she needs to concentrate on herself and she doesn't have to update with his reaction.

whitebreadjamsandwich · 08/12/2024 18:20

Oh OP, I am so so sorry. Love your brother + sil for mobilising and being there to support you. We all think you are incredibly brave already

TeaMistress · 08/12/2024 18:23

I'm so very sorry OP. I hope you are now with your brother and sister in law and getting support from them.

Pipsquiggle · 08/12/2024 18:23

Very sorry to hear you are going through this @Waffletots
Your 'D'H sounds like a complete shit bag.

Glad you have family with you. Stay strong

onemorerose · 08/12/2024 18:23

So sorry OP what an absolute nightmare for you. I’ve been through similar except I couldn’t tell anyone and tried to pretend everything was ok (confronted him though) we split 2 years later though. You can never un-know it unfortunately. You will get through this!

Workingthroughit · 08/12/2024 18:23

ForeverPombear · 08/12/2024 18:20

Look I know you want the juicy gossip but she needs to concentrate on herself and she doesn't have to update with his reaction.

I imagine quite a few on here will be quite concerned for this very heavily pregnant lady’s welfare and would quite like to know that she is safe with family and that her husband has not turned nasty or threatening. And that she managed to get the last word on the cheating bastard and cheer her on.

WinterUnder · 08/12/2024 18:24

Oh poor you op, what a shitbag. I'm so sorry. Kick him out and leave him. You and your babies deserve so much better. Please lean on your supportive family to get you through.

BESTAUNTB · 08/12/2024 18:24

You’re not a fool. Know that.

TheStorksAccomplice · 08/12/2024 18:24

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Please stop this!
Your need to be right is clouding your judgement. The OP needs to focus on what she needs to do tonight and that is more than enough

ByQuaintAzureWasp · 08/12/2024 18:24

penelopelondon · 08/12/2024 18:12

yep, "evidence please", thanks. Once you have all he evidence infront of you in the form of messages, pics etc... then you confront him, otherwise he's going to gaslight you.

Ffs ... she's already got the evidence!! Not helpful.

MintShaker · 08/12/2024 18:24

penelopelondon · 08/12/2024 18:12

yep, "evidence please", thanks. Once you have all he evidence infront of you in the form of messages, pics etc... then you confront him, otherwise he's going to gaslight you.

Things have moved on some hours ago.

ForeverPombear · 08/12/2024 18:25

Workingthroughit · 08/12/2024 18:23

I imagine quite a few on here will be quite concerned for this very heavily pregnant lady’s welfare and would quite like to know that she is safe with family and that her husband has not turned nasty or threatening. And that she managed to get the last word on the cheating bastard and cheer her on.

I'm sure everyone does but that post sounded just like you wanted to know all the details and the gossip about what he said. She doesn't need to tell us that.

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TTPDTS · 08/12/2024 18:28

Oh bless you OP - hope your brother and SIL are there with you and you've got support!

You're not a fool. He clearly is! Some people are just stupid and make decisions that don't take into account their partners. This is in zero way a reflection of you at all, it's all on him and not a single person will ever judge you in this situation.

Hope you know clearly how many people out here are sending you strength and positive thoughts!

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