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I know his secret…. Thread 3

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Waffletots · 10/12/2024 18:35

Starting another thread because the last one is full.

https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/am_i_being_unreasonable/5226374-i-know-his-secret-but-how-do-i-play-this?page=1

https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/am_i_being_unreasonable/5226809-i-know-his-secret-thread-2?page=1

Thank you so much everyone for your messages, I appreciate them so much and you have truly helped me this past crazy few days to know I have so many people supporting me.
I’ve seen a solicitor this afternoon who has given me some good advice regarding finances and the legalities when it comes to our jointly owned home, a lot to get my head around but I feel a lot more informed now!
I’ve missed two calls from my husband since I last updated, I’m worried he’s going to come to the house to try and speak to me but hoping he may think my brother is still here and not bother!

I know his secret but how do I play this? | Mumsnet

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 fe...

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Imhelendawson · 12/12/2024 17:22

Lavenderfarmcottage · 12/12/2024 15:06

Hope you’re going okay @Waffletots if Kate Middleton was ever cheated on (let’s say if she’d married someone entirely different) this is probably how her and the Middletons would handle it. You’ve done remarkably well and you deserve to be protected at this time. I hope someone lovely sweeps you off your feet when the time is right xoxo

What a load of rubbish. You have no idea how the Middleton would deal with anything. She’s not been Kate Middleton for nearly 12 years.

FormidableMizzP · 12/12/2024 17:23

Well done Waffletot!
I must say, what a week you've had, I really feel for you, but you are one classy lady! So much dignity during adversity. For what it's worth, I wish you well with the new baby, sounds like your amazing family have got you covered 👏 Look after yourself.

Lavenderfarmcottage · 12/12/2024 17:30

MissLeToe · 12/12/2024 15:27

What a totally inappropriate thing to say. I thought it was only the Mail who continued to call her that (Middleton) instead of Princess Catherine of Wales. She lost the 'Middleton' 12 years ago.

I’m not the court circular or Burke’s
Peerage or a BBC Journalist and Princess of Wales is ambiguous, Princess Catherine sounds weird (because she’s so often referred to as Kate) and so I went with Kate Middleton as she’s often referred to in the tabloid
and magazine media. Using royal titles would also feel a bit reverent and sycophantic given I’m not a loyalist.

I was just making comparisons between how lovely the OP and her family sound and the picture I had in my head. I don’t think the mention of a royal should ignite this much acrimony - be chill ladies.

LawrenceSMarlowforPresident · 12/12/2024 17:36

This side argument about a certain member of the royal family is making me giggle. I hope it makes you smile a bit too@Waffletots despite all you are going through.

WalterdelaMare · 12/12/2024 17:42

Lavenderfarmcottage · 12/12/2024 15:06

Hope you’re going okay @Waffletots if Kate Middleton was ever cheated on (let’s say if she’d married someone entirely different) this is probably how her and the Middletons would handle it. You’ve done remarkably well and you deserve to be protected at this time. I hope someone lovely sweeps you off your feet when the time is right xoxo

That’s a reach! Anyway, if rumours are to be believed, William did cheat and Kate did the opposite.

WalterdelaMare · 12/12/2024 17:45

Lavenderfarmcottage · 12/12/2024 17:30

I’m not the court circular or Burke’s
Peerage or a BBC Journalist and Princess of Wales is ambiguous, Princess Catherine sounds weird (because she’s so often referred to as Kate) and so I went with Kate Middleton as she’s often referred to in the tabloid
and magazine media. Using royal titles would also feel a bit reverent and sycophantic given I’m not a loyalist.

I was just making comparisons between how lovely the OP and her family sound and the picture I had in my head. I don’t think the mention of a royal should ignite this much acrimony - be chill ladies.

I agree. People always call her Kate Middleton to identify her. Has anyone ever called her Princess Catherine in rl chats? It would be most odd and somewhat toe-curling. She’s not ‘Princess Catherine’ anyway.

Mikex · 12/12/2024 17:47

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pictoosh · 12/12/2024 17:49

She'll always be Kate Middleton. Everyone calls her Kate Middleton.

AcrossthePond55 · 12/12/2024 17:50

therealpatmustard · 12/12/2024 15:09

OP you're a Queen for handling this in such a dignified way. I truly wish you all the best and have been thinking about you.

A rogue suggestion, but imagining myself in your scenario as I'm also heavily pregnant, is there a baby name you love that STBEH vetoed?
I'd be registering the baby under that name.

A small and legal "fuck you".

Either that or a 'pointed' name: Faith, Chastity, Constance, or Temperance for a girl. For a boy? How about Loyal, Ernest, Justice, Judge.

I'm being tongue in cheek.

WalterdelaMare · 12/12/2024 17:53

pictoosh · 12/12/2024 17:49

She'll always be Kate Middleton. Everyone calls her Kate Middleton.

Exactly.

shortoedtreecreeper · 12/12/2024 17:54

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Please go away to some man's site.I suppose you would be forgiving if you just found out your partner was having an affair behind your back for a year? Also you wete looking after a 3 year old.You'll never understand the being pregnant bit, but nevermind.

TheFormidableMrsC · 12/12/2024 17:55

@Mikex I suggest you go back and read all the threads because you're way off the mark.

YouShouldBeDancingYeah · 12/12/2024 17:55

"My impression is that you wanted him out for a long time, and after hearing from his new GF you got what you wanted. Otherwise you would have countenanced a dialogue and even forgiven him. No one is perfect. We also haven't heard his side of the story.

I recall going out with a woman who said it took 3 years of withholding sex to eventually get her husband to leave. She, of course, was seen as the wounded party in the separation by her female friends."

Excuse me @Mikex but what??? Are you reading the same thread as the rest of us? Can you tell us exactly how you came to this conclusion???

WearyAuldWumman · 12/12/2024 17:55

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Where on earth did you get the idea that the OP had wanted her husband out for a long time, Mike?

Have you mixed this up with another thread?

Goody2ShoesAndTheFilthyBeast · 12/12/2024 17:56

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Fuck off.

WearyAuldWumman · 12/12/2024 17:56

YouShouldBeDancingYeah · 12/12/2024 17:55

"My impression is that you wanted him out for a long time, and after hearing from his new GF you got what you wanted. Otherwise you would have countenanced a dialogue and even forgiven him. No one is perfect. We also haven't heard his side of the story.

I recall going out with a woman who said it took 3 years of withholding sex to eventually get her husband to leave. She, of course, was seen as the wounded party in the separation by her female friends."

Excuse me @Mikex but what??? Are you reading the same thread as the rest of us? Can you tell us exactly how you came to this conclusion???

Thank you! I was beginning to think that old age had finally caught up with me.

WearyAuldWumman · 12/12/2024 17:56

Goody2ShoesAndTheFilthyBeast · 12/12/2024 17:56

Fuck off.

Your response is much more succinct than mine and probably much more fitting.

WearyAuldWumman · 12/12/2024 17:58

TheFormidableMrsC · 12/12/2024 17:55

@Mikex I suggest you go back and read all the threads because you're way off the mark.

Either someone is allowing his own anger towards women to impair his comprehension, or we've found the adulterous husband.

YouShouldBeDancingYeah · 12/12/2024 17:59

Goody2ShoesAndTheFilthyBeast
Fuck off.

Also this

littleorchard45 · 12/12/2024 18:02

@Waffletots just want to send you a massive hug. You are being amazing. Not sure how you are handling this with such dignity and bravery. Looks after yourself, your little one and your bump. Big love to you all

Lunde · 12/12/2024 18:02

pictoosh · 12/12/2024 17:49

She'll always be Kate Middleton. Everyone calls her Kate Middleton.

It's an algorithm thing isn't it - using "Kate Middleton" drives more traffic to the site. Princess Diana never used to be Diana Spencer in the tabloids because it was pre social media algorithms.

ClaudineMallory · 12/12/2024 18:03

She was Lady Di. For years after her marriage!

MissMoneyFairy · 12/12/2024 18:04

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Oh my, not sure op has been withholding sex or you are a genuine poster..

CaveMum · 12/12/2024 18:05

MissMoneyFairy · 12/12/2024 18:04

Oh my, not sure op has been withholding sex or you are a genuine poster..

If OP has been withholding sex then the baby that’s about to be born might take some explaining!

WearyAuldWumman · 12/12/2024 18:06

MissMoneyFairy · 12/12/2024 18:04

Oh my, not sure op has been withholding sex or you are a genuine poster..

The baby's a miracle!

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