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Cheating: I kissed, he sh**ged

23 replies

Lizay27 · 21/02/2025 07:01

Ex husband and i were in a very toxic relationship for many yrs. 2 yrs ago, i walked out.

3years prior to walking out, i had an argunent with the man and later went on a night out with the girls & had WAY too much to drink and ended up snogging someone. I was mortified the next day and the guilt was awful. I couldnt believe i was so stupid, i couldnt face my kids or then husband! A week later, i told my then husband. He asked if i slept with him, i said no. He said "i forgivr you". In my enotional state, i thought wow he loves me so much, what an amazing guy. A few weeks after that, i started to question his response as i didnt think it was normal. Surely any partner would see this as a complete break in trust and would be devastated?? I just kept feeling inside.

Anway when i walked out due to the awfuk toxicness! I always felt a sense of responsibility, maybe that kiss made things worse. Maybe it wasnt right decision to leave etc.

2 years later - now - i just found out that prior to my kiss, he had slept with someone one night, few weeks later he went to her house at 2in the morning, knocking on her window - i assume for round two (booty call). Then when i travelled for a business trip, he saw her in pub and was all over her, she was creeped out, she asked him to back off.

Well - the i forgive u comment makes sense, guilty subconcious. Because its been 2 years sincr i left him, i dont feel sad but rather angry! Of course i was no angel, but for me it was a one and done kiss, regret, confess & never again. His was a deliberate sex chase imo.

I also wondered when i left him, why he never shouted about kiss from rooftops! He was and still is mad i left him and doesnt speak to me. That also makes sense.

How did i find out? My mother. She knew 4 years ago and confronted him and his response was "well im a man, i have needs". She never told me becausr she said i was already having a mental breakdown with work, kids, relationship issues. She also told him she wont tell mr cause it would break me.

Anyway - i am debating whether to confront him about it! Tell him how disgusting it is???

For the record, we have kids, he doesnt speak to me at all becausr i left him. He doesnt even pay a penny for kids - never did, even when together! I feel that when i confessed about kiss, he should have mentioned sleeping with someone!

I now dont doubt my decision of leave him.

Should i confront him or let it go. He doesnt know i know.

OP posts:
WombTangClan · 21/02/2025 07:03

2 years ago? Let it go and move on
You're free of the relationship which is the bit that matters.

RhaenysRocks · 21/02/2025 07:05

What on earth would be the point? Why don't you focus on what actually matters .the lack of maintenance and put your energy into sorting that? He owes it to your children. Not just morally but legally. Get on it today and stop swallowing in a load of irrelevant crap from years ago.

As an aside, if you really want a "take" I wouldn't care if my partner drunkenly snogged someone. There's nothing "normal" or abnormal about a reaction. A drunk one off mistake wouldn't be something I'd get worked up about. If they slept with them I'd want std checks and a fair bit of remorse but it wouldn't be a deal breaker. It's just sex.

Savemefromwetdog · 21/02/2025 07:07

Sounds like it was always a mess on all sides, just move on. He isn’t going to care if you ‘confront him’

File for CMS; he should be paying for his kids.

Plumedenom · 21/02/2025 07:08

You were not good for each other. That's why you kissed someone else, and that's why he chased someone else. You were both unhappy and seeking happiness in all the wrong places. Forget about it and reflect on what you want for future relationships and tighten your boundaries. Don't be too hard on your mother but do let her know you'd not stay with a guy who slept with someone else. She needs to know you don't think like her, and don't tolerate this shit. I'm sure you're feeling betrayed by both of them but the best thing you can do is accept people are flawed, they fuck up, and move on.

GreyCarpet · 21/02/2025 07:08

Move on.

The relationship wasn't great, you split up, you both behaved badly in the death throes of your relationship. It was quite clearly the right thing to do by separating but, if you say anything now, he won't care but you'll look like you do.

You've got your answer as to why he wasn't more bothered about you kissing someone else. That's all you need.

Your mum not telling you on the other hand...

WonderingWanda · 21/02/2025 07:10

Two years ago you both cheated on each other. Why is his cheating so much worse? Neither of you were demonstrating commitment and the relationship fell apart anyway. What is to be gained from bringing it all up again with him....some sort of smug oneupmanship of "you cheated first, it's not my fault"? Just move on with your life and accept that you are better off out of that relationship.

CuteEasterBunny · 21/02/2025 07:11

It’s in the past. Move on and don’t repeat the same toxic pattern.

ServantsGonnaServe · 21/02/2025 07:20

You're 2 years out if this shit. Focus on you, stop letting him and that shitty period live rent free in your head.

Nurture yourself. Take an STI test and watch something funny. You have limited time on this earth, instead of wasting it thinking about how he wronged you, think about how you can have a nice Friday night.

You didn't go through the bravery and hell of splitting up to mentally still be in the relationship.

RodeoRoo · 21/02/2025 07:55

WonderingWanda · 21/02/2025 07:10

Two years ago you both cheated on each other. Why is his cheating so much worse? Neither of you were demonstrating commitment and the relationship fell apart anyway. What is to be gained from bringing it all up again with him....some sort of smug oneupmanship of "you cheated first, it's not my fault"? Just move on with your life and accept that you are better off out of that relationship.

This. Couldn't have said it better!

Wolfpa · 21/02/2025 07:58

You can’t change the past but you can choose how much you want it to affect your present and future. Leave it where it belongs and get on with your life.

ACynicalDad · 21/02/2025 07:59

You need the best relationship you can manage for your kids. This won’t help them, it might make you feel better but what will he do and what will it achieve?

Lizay27 · 21/02/2025 08:22

Thank u all for the advice.

As i mentioned in my post, i was wrong as well and took full ownership of my behaviour by confessing it. Yes both are toxic behaviours hence the end of the relationship, but we all are entitled to our opinions. My anger is more from him continuosly and intentionally chasing for s**. If it was a drunken 1 night stand thats 1 thing, but going back again for it, is a diff story.

I am not at peace with him thinking i have no idea and putting all blame on me, which he does. A relationship takes 2 people. I want him to know that 'i' know he was also involved in wrong doing - not just me. Childish maybe? But i dont care about him. I care about me and letting him know i know, will make me feel better i think and will seal that chapter.

My mother - i hold no grudge at all, i just wish she told me before. She was protecting my heart and head at a bad time.

I am in a better place now and no longer keeping my kids and myself in a toxic enviro.

Where i live they favour men, so no point me fighting for him to pay for his kids. I choose not to so im at peace. If he wants to be a deadbeat dad, bring 3 kids into world and not provide at all - not a penny - then thats on him.

Thank u again 🙏

OP posts:
GreyCarpet · 21/02/2025 08:33

I am not at peace with him thinking i have no idea and putting all blame on me, which he does. A relationship takes 2 people. I want him to know that 'i' know he was also involved in wrong doing - not just me. Childish maybe? But i dont care about him. I care about me and letting him know i know, will make me feel better i think and will seal that chapter.

I just don't see the point. Why do you care what he thinks? He knows he did it. And he knows he did it first.

All you'd be doing is inviting unnecessary drama unto your life. It's just not worth it. Is another argument with him really going to make you feel better?

Redfred00 · 21/02/2025 08:40

You are not over him. You need therapy to work through your feelings and get to a place of peace. If your were over him you'd be indifferent. You are still angry and bitter. You need to work on your self and let it go because that's shit is damaging for you.

ForZanyAquaViewer · 21/02/2025 08:59

He doesn't even pay a penny for kids

This is what you should be focussing on, imo. Why?

middleagedandinarage · 21/02/2025 09:06

Let it go, what benefit is it for you bringing it all up and starting another war?
Take it as peace of mind and justification for yourself that you did the right thing leaving, he is a pig of a man and you're far better off without him.
I bet that's only the 1 you know about too!
You need to find a way to move on from him, he's in your past, look for your future

PaterPower · 21/02/2025 09:14

I just don’t see the point in you confronting him - there’s no upside really.

It won’t change anything for him (much less make him feel any additional guilt, assuming he feels any now). All it’ll do is give him the warm fuzzies that he’s still getting under your skin / you’ve not got over him.

Akin to wrestling with a pig and all that. Just don’t give him the satisfaction.

Endofyear · 21/02/2025 09:36

I don't see what confronting him would achieve? He clearly doesn't care what you think so you being angry with him is not going to bother him. Put him out of your mind and move on with your life.

whatonearthisgoingonnow · 21/02/2025 09:51

How did your mum know? Did he sleep with one of her friends?

Comedycook · 21/02/2025 09:54

I'd be more angry about the lack of child maintenance than who he shagged years ago.

Cantbebotheredwithausername · 21/02/2025 09:55

You want to confront him to make him realize that you know you weren't the only one at fault. Would it change his behaviour or his thinking at all, though? Realistically? He already knows he cheated. He won't feel guilty or accept responsibility just because you confront him. Your relationship sounds very toxic, as you state yourself, and I do think you'd be better off and gain more peace of mind by simply walking away from him, engaging and demanding as little as possible.

Tulipsandaffodils · 21/02/2025 10:07

Op, it’s been two years, you don’t even talk, exactly what do you think you will gain from confronting him, he will give no shit, or rub your nose in it. You will not feel better for it, and you won’t get the gotcha moment you’re fantasising about.

hes prob going to say so what fuck off, or yeah it’s as you’re shit in bed. Whatever he says is going to make you feel worse.

Divastrout · 21/02/2025 11:02

This is a bad idea. It was 2 years ago. Why are you even dwelling on this.
It was toxic you broke up.
Let it go, he has.
Move on with your life OP. Nothing good will come from this

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