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My husband received something very strange in the post ...

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OnSilverStars · 12/01/2021 11:05

In the post today, my husband received a letter. It was hand written with his name and address on the outside. No return info. The writing in the envelope is definitely a woman's

Inside is a copy of an "essay" I googled it and it's by Robert Louise Stevenson. It called "on Marriage"

The gist of it is that marriage has lots of ups and downs and requires communication

There is nothing else. No name, just a folded print out of this essay.

Any explanation, other than my fear? I have no reason other than this to suspect anything.

YABU - don't jump to conclusions

YANBU - he's cheated.

I'm shaking. This feels so surreal. I hope I'm overreacting. He's currently at work.

Ps. We open each other's post. We think nothing of it - usually. It's always junk or bills

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TalkToTheHand123 · 13/01/2021 21:01

I wouldn't query it until you got home. It would give him time to prepare / delete evidence (if any). Just act as if you think it's just a little odd and from a JW. You may get a logical explanation. If he seems guilty or shifty, then start snooping about. Is he shifty with his phone? Does he have a passcode on it? (usually ok as need security with banking and if stolen etc) My other half does and is very shifty with his phone. Never has his screen in my direction when on his phone.

DressingGownofDoom · 13/01/2021 21:02

This reminds me of the thread where a lady found a blue pill under her and her husbands bed, panicked that it was viagra and it turned out to be a Smint Grin

CustardySergeant · 13/01/2021 21:11

OH MY GOD! It's STILL happening! Un-sodding-believable! Angry

I don't think there's ever been a thread this bad for people not RTFT.

QuizzlyBear · 13/01/2021 21:12

If someone was sleeping with your husband, why would they send him an essay on what sounds like ways to improve your marriage?

Seems rather self-defeating, imho.

Ilikegherkins · 13/01/2021 21:13

I’ve just googled it. It appears Jehovah witnesses are sending out handwritten notes during the pandemic as they can’t go door to door.

I’m sure / hope this is all it is xxxxx

tommyhoundmum · 13/01/2021 21:18

AdobeWanKenobe

The middle part describes you perfectly

fimimifi · 13/01/2021 21:19

RTFT! YOU CAN EVEN FILTER POSTS BY THE OP NOW ...TRY IT!

Sorry to shout, it's a major bugbare of mine.

TheOneLeggedJockey · 13/01/2021 21:21

Yes, of course you can usually tell a person’s sex buy their handwriting.

I mean, I’m sure there are some people who are very unobservant, and can’t (clearly quite a few on this thread), but otherwise, it’s usually obvious.

Glad the issue was resolved.

Disappointing to see the usual lazy arses not bothering themselves to RTFT, but still feel that their 2p worth is absolutely crucial, and everyone must read it.

TheOneLeggedJockey · 13/01/2021 21:21

*by

unfortunateevents · 13/01/2021 21:23

Surely people are just taking the p* now - or are so many people so stupid/lazy that they can't be bothered to read beyond the first page?

LaMarschallin · 13/01/2021 21:27

unfortunateevents

Surely people are just taking the p* now

You'd hope so, wouldn't you?

BraeburnPlace · 13/01/2021 21:27

Great outcome, brilliant thread @OnSilverStars

Just waiting for a new thread by the OP's MIL ...'my husband received a strange text in the post' ....

...then we can go through all our advice again and accuse FIL of cheating too! 😂😉

WaltzesWithSnobs · 13/01/2021 21:39

There's something ironic in people berating the OP for reading her DHs post and then not reading the OPs posts! Grin

JorisBonson · 13/01/2021 21:41

@Ilikegherkins

I’ve just googled it. It appears Jehovah witnesses are sending out handwritten notes during the pandemic as they can’t go door to door.

I’m sure / hope this is all it is xxxxx

RTFT RTFT RTFT ad infinitum
SeaSunandSand · 13/01/2021 21:52

Why on earth would they send that with no explanation or word to your DH as to what it is?! The mind boggles!
It is more obvious now I know what is what it is.
On your pictures I can only read the bottom clearly. I might need reading glasses... 😱

CaveMum · 13/01/2021 21:53

I feel “it must be JWs” is the new “cancel the cheque” Grin

Catrin70 · 13/01/2021 21:54

I am mildly anxious about the virus, not particularly for myself but not my parter 79 this October I'm 77 next and because I have a range of health problems. my husband does everything, shopping, cooking, cleaning etc. We have 2 adult sons with their own families,so we have 5 grandchildren who we both adore. We are waiting our vaccinations.
HOW are others doing?

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Wheresmykimchi · 13/01/2021 21:56

@Catrin70

I am mildly anxious about the virus, not particularly for myself but not my parter 79 this October I'm 77 next and because I have a range of health problems. my husband does everything, shopping, cooking, cleaning etc. We have 2 adult sons with their own families,so we have 5 grandchildren who we both adore. We are waiting our vaccinations. HOW are others doing?
I think you're on the wrong thread my love Flowers
juneo63 · 13/01/2021 21:59

Just ask him, if he doesn't mind you opening his mail it doesn't sound like he has anything to his x

Kinneddar · 13/01/2021 22:01

@juneo63

Just ask him, if he doesn't mind you opening his mail it doesn't sound like he has anything to his x
Seriously RTFT

Shes got to the bottom of it

Daydreamsinglorioustechnicolor · 13/01/2021 22:01

@DressingGownofDoom

This reminds me of the thread where a lady found a blue pill under her and her husbands bed, panicked that it was viagra and it turned out to be a Smint Grin
🤣🤣
Daydreamsinglorioustechnicolor · 13/01/2021 22:03

Why do people see a thread 34 pages long and not consider there might be an update from the OP somewhere in there??!!

RandomGirl · 13/01/2021 22:04

Haha! I’m so glad I invested the time to read through this post - made me laugh out loud! Thanks @OnSilverStars Grin

goldielockdown2 · 13/01/2021 22:06

Never in my life.

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