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The next 12 hours

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Halloqueen · 11/11/2010 12:24

Today my dp ends his 3 month emotional affair with a woman he met at a business meeting. They exchanged numbers, he was bored one day at work, text her, met for lunch, found out they had much in common and they clicked.
His relationship with me never faltered only that he worked a few extra hours every couple of days. Which was nothing out if the ordinary. He admitted all this to me when she started demanding more and more of his time and he realised things had gone way further than he'd intended. He says he loves me as he always has, wasnt unhappy at home...it just happened. He promises he intended no more than friendship but knew he'd started having feelings for her.
So today after work he's meeting her for drinks to tell her he loves me and 3dc's and they can't carry on any further. He says he owes her more than a ten minute see ya have a nice life because she is a nice person and he has to do this 'his way' but promises me he will cut all contact tonight.

It was hard enough to accept he'd do this and to have the strength to stay but he's a good man, me and 3dc's are his world and I know he will work hard to provd this but still the thought of tonight scares me. The thought of him meeting her...
He's set off to work looking smart and I have to sit here knowing he's meeting her after work, not sure if he'll be an hour late or if it'll be a few hours and just twisting myself up worrying she'll manage to change his mind. Will he kiss her 'one last time' will there be a long tearful goodbye? My brain won't let me stop thinking. Need to get thru next 12 hours. How do I do it without going insane???

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overmydeadbody · 11/11/2010 17:24

Sometimes I think mumsnetters see things too black and white. Life isn't black and white, and good strong relationships sometimes require a great deal of hard work, which is what I tihnk the OP and her husband have both shown in this situation.

Good luck Halloqueen, I am no expert but I don;t think your DH sounds like a horrible man who was playing you, or that you where a soft mug. I think you both weathered a storm and will be able to build a stronger relationship as a result.

perfumedlife · 11/11/2010 17:28

I second that, you sound like a top girl Smile

perfumedlife · 11/11/2010 17:30

overmydeadbody so are you suggesting it would have been good to work at his marriage by meeting the ow tonight then?

Some things are black and white, they just are either right or wrong.

mumbybumby · 11/11/2010 17:35

Really pleased for you OP and hope everything works out for the best x

whensitgunnahappen · 11/11/2010 17:37

This happened to me and I understand. But worse. My husband had a drunk one night stand when working away, he Told her he was married the day after, and nothing else happened. They became friends and she supported him when he was having doubts about us. He told me a week later. I went ballistic. He said he had to be civil towards her and say goodbye and thank you properly. I agreed as she was talking to him about saving our marriage and how we should not give up. (but i threatened murder if anything else hapened) it was so hard, but it was the very 1st early stages in re-gaining trust. We are now better then ever. My advice to you would be show him how much you trust him and stay calm. Je has told you before anything has happened, which shows he is committed to you. They are meeting in a public place and he seems to want to show respect to this woman that shows he is a good man. If you keep talking and trying, this could be as great for your marriage as it was ours. We got to the brink, and came back xx

Halloqueen · 11/11/2010 17:38

Aww thanks all. Hope I didn't come over as a mug as I'm far from it. And my oh really is a good man and as I keep reminding myself 'only human' we have a lovely family and a tremendous amount of love for each other which yes, he stupidly jeopardised but also fought for when my cards were on the table. I will put today down to his misguided idea that he somehow 'owed' her something for wanting to fight for his wife and family and feel relieved that yes we have both 'weathered the storm' and can only get stronger. You have all been a great help and your kind comments now are lovely to read :)

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perfumedlife · 11/11/2010 17:39

whenitsgunnahappen the h is not meeting the ow anymore, the op told him she was not happy with it.

Halloqueen · 11/11/2010 17:41

Whensitgunnahappen yes I think that's what he intended, he is a very civil person and likes to do the right thing. I do hope my calmness in his wanting to meet (and my quiet unease) showed him that while I wasn't happy, I was willing to trust. Difficult but what doesn't kill you makes you stronger. Glad it worked for you x

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Halloqueen · 11/11/2010 17:43

Perfumedlife yes thankfully I didn't have to cope with that meeting. I think my unease would have turned into all out panic

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carriedafirework · 11/11/2010 17:48

wishing you all the best hallo

whensitgunnahappen · 11/11/2010 17:52

Sorry, bloody missed that bit. You will be fine. Good luck xxx

phipps · 11/11/2010 18:01

I really hope he comes home and apologises to you and does all you need to make things right.

Halloqueen · 11/11/2010 18:20

Not only home from work but an hour early and 3 days booked off to spend with us. Much, much happier than I was when I originally posted at midday- ish. Off to make dinner x x x

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thatsnotmyfruitshoot · 11/11/2010 19:07

Oh good, I couldn't stop thinking about this. Sounds like he has been an arse, but realises it. I'd still make him earn back your trust and respect though, don't give it away too lightly. And keep vigilant for OW over coming days and weeks, I doubt she will just go away quietly.

Wishing you well x

Xales · 11/11/2010 19:12

Wow! So glad to hear that he finally saw the light.

Perhaps there is a little of what you say about him being a good guy (-;

The two of you still need some serious work to get back to a nice equal relationship, is some councilling with a neutral third party an option?

Good luck (-:

UnlikelyAmazonian · 11/11/2010 19:20

Well done for being so loving op.

I doubt this is the end of it however.

Be strong. Be bloody. Look after yourself and dcs.

He has proved he is not trustworthy.

He hasnt done you some big favour by not meeting his OW.

YOU did HIM a favour by not leaving.

Be resolute

He is still a prize ARSE

DandyLioness · 11/11/2010 19:37

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Halloqueen · 11/11/2010 20:27

I think she has text since he got in. He's quite quiet. I wonder if he just stood her up. I'll speak to him about it once we're on our own.

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ElephantsAndMiasmas · 11/11/2010 20:28

Blimey you mean they're still in touch? Shock

ElephantsAndMiasmas · 11/11/2010 20:29

You're being very nice about this OP. Too nice. :(

Halloqueen · 11/11/2010 20:30

Well he was meant to meet her tonight so yes. I will be having words shortly. Just think he's having trouble getting rid tbh.

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Cretaceous · 11/11/2010 20:36

Well done so far. You sound like you are doing really well. But you still have a way to go in asserting yourself.

Why is he still in touch with her? (Are you sure she doesn't have some hold over him eg she is threatening to tell you more about their relationship.) You need to see what texts have been going between them. It's no good keeping quiet because you are worried that you are jeopardising your marriage. You will do more harm by not getting to the bottom of everything. It sounds like she is persistent, and he is flattered. He must stop contact - end of.

Good luck.

MooMooFarm · 11/11/2010 20:39

Hi again Halloqueen, sorry I had to be away from computer for a few hours - have been thinking of you and have read the rest of the thread now. Am really pleased to hear he agreed not to meet her. It's a start at least.

But don't let him off the hook too easily. And don't be afraid to show him how badly he has hurt you. He needs to know. He is really lucky to have you, and that he still has a home to come back to - don't let him forget that.

I really hope everything works out for you x x

DandyLioness · 11/11/2010 20:42

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Halloqueen · 11/11/2010 20:42

Thanx moo, yes I think she is being very persistent I think she has quite a hold on him which worries me.

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