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Affair

166 replies

cuthbertdibblegrubb · 16/09/2010 08:15

Just found out that my wife has been having a relationship with the builder. While I have been working hard to pay for the building work she has been dropping the kids off at school then f**cking him in our bed. I cant describe how I feel it just feels like a physical pain like some one has stabbed me and I don't know what to do. I feel humiliated and who can I talk to .. I couldnt tell my friends not even my best friend as its so terrible and makes me look like an idiot.Any advise welcome as I moved out last night and really dont know where or what to do next.

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LoveBeing · 16/09/2010 09:27

Its not about telling him to change who he is, or to take any blame. Its about seeing if there is a way forward for him and his marriage.

cuthbertdibblegrubb - the reason their is man bashing on here is because the wives of the cheating husbands are on here. Only you can decide if you want to try again with your marriage.

FioFio · 16/09/2010 09:29

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cuthbertdibblegrubb · 16/09/2010 09:31

it might not be but i cant sit here and do nothing. I need to be a man and sort it out.

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LoveBeing · 16/09/2010 09:32

How exactly?

cuthbertdibblegrubb · 16/09/2010 09:34

what do you mean lovebeing?

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LoveBeing · 16/09/2010 09:40

How exactly are you going to be a man and sort it out once you get there?

YeahBut · 16/09/2010 09:42

You need to be talking to your wife. Go and see her, not the builder. You can shout and rant at him all you like and risk it ending in a punch up but it won't achieve much. You need to find out what this means for your marriage i.e. is it a mistake and she wants to make a go of it with you or is she actually looking for a way out of the marriage. You can only do this by talking to your DW, not the other man.
I'm sorry you're feeling so bad.

cuthbertdibblegrubb · 16/09/2010 09:42

I need to know whether he is there.
I need to speak to my wife now to find out more detail on whats been going on.
I need to get some more clothes.
I need to find out what is going on in her head.

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openerofjars · 16/09/2010 09:43

Don't go round! If you go round and he's there and it escalates, what are you going to do? You need to stay absolutely squeaky clean and rise above it: don't confront the builder, tell his wife etc etc. This is between you and your wife.

I agree re cooling off period. Please don't go over there and put yourself in the wrong. It can't end well. You need to think long term solutions, not short term revenge. If you have a confrontation or even a fight with him it could be used against you later. You could even get don't for causing a breach of the peace or assault.

LoveBeing · 16/09/2010 09:44

What will you do if he is there?

What do you want to say to your wife?

HOw mnay clothes are you going to take? (how long are you planning on running away?)

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cuthbertdibblegrubb · 16/09/2010 09:47

lovebeing .. running away, I never run away from anything.

I'm going around now just to make sure the van is not there. I need to know.

I'm calm and wont go in. I just need to know

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openerofjars · 16/09/2010 09:50

Sorry, X-post.

Okay, you need more clothes. Send a text saying "I am coming over to pick up some things at 10". Then go, get your stuff, arrange another time to talk to your wife and come back.

I bet she is ignoring your texts as she has no idea what to do next. She knows you're going to be gutted but doesn't know how it's going to play out. If you stay as calm as possible it's going to be easier in the long run.

Then, you get in your car, go somewhere noone can hear you and yell and swear your head off. And keep posting on here.

LoveBeing · 16/09/2010 09:52

When you walked out, that was running away. I understand why of course I do, but do your kids?

I want you to think about this carefully, you get there and his van is there, maybe the curtains are drawn, you are seriously saying you won't go in? I wouldnt be able to not go in!

cuthbertdibblegrubb · 16/09/2010 09:53

thanks openerofjars.

I have sent her a txt saying I want to pick up more clothes this morning.

I'm going out now for a drive to clear my head.

Thank you all and I'll post back later.

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LoveBeing · 16/09/2010 09:55

Please talk to someone in rl, a friend or family member. They will not think ill of you.

openerofjars · 16/09/2010 09:55

Okay, don't do anything daft, eh? I'm off shopping but I'll check back in in a couple of hours. Good luck.

Taghain · 16/09/2010 10:13

It's your house, move back in. If you abandon that it will seem as if you are abandoning the marriage completely too. (It's also a territorial thing - you're being pushed out if you leave) So even if your wife has to sleep downstairs, live there.

Then decide how to proceed. Is the marriage good in other ways? How did you find out? Did she tell you or did a "friend" tell you? Try to work out if the relationship is repairable and if it is, repair it.

purplepeony · 16/09/2010 10:17

If those of you who have flamed my posts know anything about relationships, you will face facts- read anything on the Relate site or any books you like on affairs and the thinking is along the lines of what I said. Affairs fill a gap. No pun intended.

Unless you start talking about why the other person felt the need to get something elsewhere, then you are not going to be able to put things right.

They are often a cry for attention- same as suicide.

If the other partner backs off it often leaves the unfaithful partner feeling their actions were justified.

OP I am sorry if I sound harsh but you are getting all the typical "leave him/sling him out" reactions that rather immature posters give to these situations.

You have akey to your house I assume- go round there and talk to your wife about what you both want. It's will have nothing to do with him being good looking or taller than you.

AllThreeWays · 16/09/2010 10:24

We are not saying 'leave her, sling her out' we are saying he must not blame himeself and offering him advice on how to proceed if he can forgive her, and if they are BOTH willing to repair the marriage.
Your posts seem to be saying he needs to repair the marriage because he hasn't given her something she needs.

purplepeony · 16/09/2010 10:30

yes, you are right. She isn't getting what she wants from him. That is not to say it his his fault but it is a fact. can't you understand the slight difference?

AllThreeWays · 16/09/2010 10:34

@PP
No I do not see the subtle difference, I will repeat my previous comment as you ignored it earlier, but after this I will not longer engage in this discussion with you as it does not help the OP. You argument justifies her behavior.

""Using that logic, all guys can fuck their hot young secretaries because their wives are older, tired from having the kids and no longer have a 20 yr old butt.""

Oh and by the way, I cheated on my husband and destroyed my marriage, so I know something of the mindset behind cheating

LoveBeing · 16/09/2010 10:40

all3ways - you know why you cheated not why the ops wife has cheated.

If everything is rosie people wouldny cheat, that includes their own self esteem etc.

abedelia · 16/09/2010 10:52

Hey purple peony. Hope you are all manicured and toned and have been attentive to your OH today (given that you are always totally compatible in every way, of course) because I'm going to send an 18 year old hottie round to see if he wants a bit. And if he does, it is your fault for not being younger, fitter, and generally better frankly Hmm

Now, do you see the flaw in your logic??? (and breathe)

Okay OP, some of the advice on here has been a bit cock-eyed to say the least. Firstly, this is not your fault but completely hers. No marriage is perfect but if there are problems, responsible sensible ADULTS talk about them and sort them out, working on the vows they made and maintaining their integrity.

If there had been problems you'd talked over, been to Relate about and still you were selfishly refusing to change, then maybe she'd have a case (though leaving you first would be preferable) but clearly that isn't happening here.

PP is trotting out a bunch of old cliches that people have traditionally used to maintain the hope that they won't be next to suffer this. Frankly, you could have the best marriage ever that is the envy of everyone - and then someone else comes along who your partner also finds attractive (because let's face it - with all the billions of people in this world there will always be more than one) and so they stray because the other person is simply new.

For instance: they can tell them the stories you've heard a thousand times and get the laughs, they can feel that sensation of exploring something unexplored - and always remember, the first few months of any relationship are usually pretty great. it's only after 6 mo or so that you find Mr or Ms Wonderful is actually a complete dick who chews their toenails or shouts at waiters and the doubts creep in, isn't it?

So - you must move back in and tell HER to bugger off as the price of treating you and her marriage and kids with such a lack of respect. She can come back when she has sorted out what she wants to do next, but she only gets you if she gives him up and agrees to work on the marriage and which of her shortcomings made her do it (could be she feels a bit old and he made her feel desirable, for instance - which is still no justification for being arrogant and selfish enough to break up a relationship and destroy children's lives for the sake of a quick ego boost). Oh - she also has to have an STD check as I bet she's not the only lonely housewife he's been at it with.

I'd personally tell his wife, if only so she can make an informed decision on whether to stay with such a twat. Others here have different views I know.

In the meantime, keep posting. Many people here have been through this and can help.

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