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In shock can't quite believe it............Long Sorry

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Startingagain88 · 06/03/2012 00:41

I hope someone can give me some good advice as i don't really have any friends and my parents have passed away.
I've been lurking on the relationships part of the forums for a few months now- as I suppose I had a gut feeling there may be something wrong but I didnt expect this.........
Long term DP of 15 years has announced this evening that he is no longer physically attracted to me, or in love with me- he 'cares' for me but that's it......
Hes been having a stressful time at work recently and i knew that something wasn't right but he always said that he was just tired from work.
He told me that he has met a woman who he has had a few drinks with- but nothing 'sexual' has happened between them- he says that he doesn't love her- but then again he doesn't love me!
He then left very upset telling me he was going to a friends, i called to make sure he was ok as he was driving upset and asked whether he got there ok, he said yes, i then asked whether he was with her the line went quiet.....

I'm absolutely devastated and in complete shock...thank god we dont have any children, i loved this man and planned my future around him- i gave him lots of opportunities to tell me what was wrong....i gave up my job last year to support him in his new business venture and we have been eating into my savings all the time only now does he tell me that he doesn't love me........and hasn't for eight months...

I'm now left with no job, no friends and a half done house- I need some help please....................

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Startingagain88 · 10/03/2012 22:57

Pink Cocklodger Grin i like that!

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charlearose · 10/03/2012 22:57

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ThePinkPussycat · 10/03/2012 23:00

That is the Official MN Name for such as them. Perfect, isn't it?

Startingagain88 · 10/03/2012 23:01

Charlea- Vodoo, yeah maybe i could try that!

I have a Bully too....they are lovely...nice to cuddle up to...he is snoring beside me on the sofa now!

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only4tonight · 10/03/2012 23:03

Please tell your solicitor that stuff. You have financially invested in his company and you have technically been employed by it too. You may have a claim on profits or at the very least its a good bargaining tool for anything else. Also he won't be getting any more help from you now and his future is thus screwed.

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Startingagain88 · 10/03/2012 23:32

Charlea you last line really made me laugh mine is round the 11 stone mark, he doesnt fart so much but he really snores...... really impressed that you walk all four together :)

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ThePinkPussycat · 10/03/2012 23:43

Charlea - me=pink, him/them=cocklodgers

HTH

crazynell · 10/03/2012 23:56

i've got 2 labradors, before that i had a ridgeback crossed with a bull mastiff - the biggest stupidest soppiest thing going -people thought she was dangerous dog type but she was anything but that- when i was on my own she stuck to me like glue i'm sure she knew i needed her.

he was lying and cheating on you - i bet he was lying to her too, saying he'd told you or slagging you off to her. Just wait til he needs her to fork out the money, that she hasn't got .....:)
Cocklodger - i like it :):)

Startingagain88 · 11/03/2012 00:09

Crazy, sounds a bit like my dog hes my shadow at the moment and is dealing with EXDH departure better than me......

I was just thinking that EXDH didnt even get me a card for valentines this year- i bet the OW got card chocolates flowers the lot..........

We were also talking about going away to get married this year, id been looking at dresses etc on the net...this was only a few weeks ago...i just cant believe what a bastard he turned into.............

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crazynell · 11/03/2012 00:32

Starting - he was lying to you - perhaps he hadn't got the guts to own up the coward - you're the better and stronger of the two of you he was leeching away your energy
Charlea, she wasn't too big - she did look like hooch tho, and she had amber eyes and a red nose - She was such sloppy dog and a lovely cuddly puppy, it was sad how she got when she aged, she died at 13- her back legs kept buckling and she poo'd everywhere - i remember meeting my brothers new gf for the first time (now his ex) and my dog heard fireworks and she was scared of them and did a great big poo in front of shocked/bemused new gf :)

redtulip68 · 11/03/2012 06:21

I'm so sorry to hear about your situation Starling. Unfortunately I'm in a very similiar position at the moment. My husband of 12 years left the marital home at 10.05pm last Sunday when myself and our two children were in bed. Not warning, nothing ran out in the night the coward he obviously is. The last week has been hell. i've had to tell the children because he only wanted to do it over the phone or in a pub, not in the safe environment of their home.

Apparently he had met some3one on line that he had connected with emotional - nothig sexual had occurred until after he left, or so he is saying. Over the last week I've heard nothing but lies and more lies. He has left the home in in such a state that part is uninhabitable. Environmental Health have been in contact due to the number of vehicles is has left in the garden, carport and other areas that we own surrounding the property. Since leaving I have found out that my wiring is condemned, the oven and hob are a danger to myself and my children. Cant have a bath unless a plunger is used to get plugs out. Had no hot water, could only have heating on for 30 minutes at a time, only flush toilets if someone contorlled the stop cock. Its been a nightmare. But he is living with someone and 'needing time to think what he needs over' whlst I live with two children in disarray.

Found we didnt have any contents or buildings insurance because he hadnt got round to setting up a new policy, bills were out of control because he hadnt got round to getting new quotes - I would have done it but evey bill was in his name at the time, obviously they arent now! Joint mortgage so thats ok.

Apparently will leave his income in my account for the next three months so I can arrange reapirs - what makes him think I can afford them now he has done? Then I'm to live off benefits - I've already established I'm only entitled to 10.43 per month. This is just so unfair, I really dont understand what I've done. he doesnt understand that our children deserve the truth rather than his web of lies which he now stating - I left beuuase we were arguing, 1 argument one night last week.

Visited children after I arranged it - 1 hour, then spoke to me for 2.5 hours, mean at the state but got better. I asked him to come back explained I still loved him and he said he would seriously think about it. He said that he still loved me but didnt think we could work it out because he has left.

Cant tell my family that I want him home bacuse they cant stand him, but I cant help the way I feel. its been made worse becauseof comments he keeps making on facebook which mean I then have to fiedl emails, messages and calls from joint friends and work colleagues. I know I'm having to do all his dirty work, clearing his stuff because he told me to, making calls left right and centre because that's what I'm expected to do.

refuses to give contactable address and often truns mobile phone off - so even in an emergancy I wouldnt be able to contact him.

cant sleep, havent eaten since our initial argument on 2nd march. i know deep down he isnt coming back but my children are young and own has AS. One hates their father, the other is in limbo becuase of promises father has made and subsequently not kept.

Nothing in my world is the same. I just dont know what I should be saying or feeling. Sick to the stomach of crying on my own. the pain is unbearable.

redtulip68 · 11/03/2012 06:22

sorry for typing mistakes!!

SlightlyJaded · 11/03/2012 08:35

red. Your situation sounds awful. I am Angry at the way he has left you and the children - he definitely gets the award fir most cowardly exit I've ever heard of.

Red. Please read everything we've said to Starting and see if you can apply any of it to yourself. Your situations are, of course, different (children being the biggest) but there are many similarities. The main of these is that you have to aim for the bigger picture/future happiness which beans battling through the pain and disbelief now.

It sounds as though you have some RL friends / support. Do you?

Please keep posting.

Starting. How are you this morning?

only4tonight · 11/03/2012 08:59

I agree with slightlyjaded esp wrt wanting him back. I am pretty sure its not him you want back but the life of ignorance you had before. That is gone forever. You need to put your energies in to you and the kids. Start by eating! Even if it is something small. Good luck.

Starting how was your night? Did you get that soup down you?

Startingagain88 · 11/03/2012 09:28

Red, Im am so sorry to hear about what has happened....there are some similartities in our situation, and i understand how you must be feeling.

I am still in the process of trying to work through my feelings and accepting what he had done to me......its very hard, currently i feel like as well as destroying my present peace of mind he has shattered my future happiness... although even ater just five days i am feeling more optimistic.

Your husband has treated you disgustingly to leave you in the middle of night, my EXDH did at least tell me but he didn't stick around long after, he practically ran out the door-he doesn't want to see the devastation and hurt he has left behind-he is too much of a coward to face it.

I know how badly you are feeling and i want you to not that you are not alone i am going through similar feelings.....firstly you must look after yourself and your children....you must eat something....i hadn't eaten since Monday night but i managed to eat a small bowl of soup yesterday....i also am having trouble sleeping about 4/5 hours a night if im lucky at the moment...

My EXDP has also left me in a house in a state of disrepair, and i like you feel overwhelmed by it all and wonder how i will sort it all out..........

keep posting..........why not start your own thread so more people are aware of your situation ?, i started mine on Monday evening and i have had hundreds of messages of support and advice from all over the country, invites to stay, offers of friendship, and much love and understanding.

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Startingagain88 · 11/03/2012 09:39

Hi all, managed to get about six hours sleep last night....but i am exhausted...all the sleep i have lost this week is slowly catching up with me...im going to try and have a nap this afternoon.

Had some soup last night managed to eat most of it...but every mouthful stuck in my throat....

Emotional roller-coaster again yesterday felt quite strong in the morning after meeting with pinkwellies, nice afternoon, late afternoon threw a wobbly, evening feeling bit better, he texted and called yesterday and i honestly didn't feel tempted to answer, im starting to realise that every time i see or talk to him it makes me weak, distance is making me stronger it is HARD but its what i need to do to recover.

Bright sunny morning which helps...although we would normally take the dog for a walk on the beach together or do some stuff in the garden on a day like today so in another way it makes it harder.............

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tallwivglasses · 11/03/2012 11:14

Hi folks, sorry to hijack but redtulip's started a thread here

I think she could do with some support from some of you wise ladies.

Starting - you're doing amazingly. Soak up that sunshine - this is the start of your new life and it can only get better Smile

only4tonight · 11/03/2012 12:47

You are right. The more distance you get between you and him the clearer you will see things.

Good to hear you have eaten something. Keep going. What's the plan for tomorrow?

Mac47 · 11/03/2012 14:09

Starting - you are doing so well. Have been lurking and have name changed for this as situation similar and 'd' h knows posting name.
I am one of the women mentioned before. One who posted, got great advice, ignored it and am now falling apart and dumped again. Do not make my mistakes. Do not ignore the advice. Keep being strong(and I shall try to take own advice this time).
Mine happened on Thursday. 4 days in: units of alcohol - many, weeping - much, angry- too fucking right. Not going through this again.

Startingagain88 · 11/03/2012 14:18

Only.... today i was really going to clean up the house properly do some washing etc....but i cant concentrate on anything. Yesterday was the first day without contact and today im finding it hard....

The sun is out and the house looks really bad......walking around im switching between rage and tears thinking about what this bastard has done to me.....
Every room needs either finishing or renovation, he is living in a nice house up the road and he left me living in this dump.

He wanted to buy this house to renovate- i wanted a 'move into' property- he said don't worry ill do it all ....three years down the line the house is still a dump and now hes fucked off and left me to deal with it all.....the gardens a mess the garage is full of his crap......

Im so angry i can hardly type......i feel like screaming and breaking down.....he knows the situation he has left me in and he knows i have no job at the moment (at his request) - i just cant understand how he can walk away leaving me in this position.....i really don't believe it......

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only4tonight · 11/03/2012 14:19

Mac don't beat yourself up over it. Sometimes you need to be in the right place before you can let advice in. No one will judge you here xxx

You guys know you are not alone and you will get through it. 1 day and 1 step at a time.

only4tonight · 11/03/2012 14:29

Oh starting. Put the house on the market. Get rid of it and him and start a new life fresh.

Startingagain88 · 11/03/2012 14:30

Mac47, I can say now that I WILL NEVER HAVE HIM BACK- how could i after what he has done to me.......? He really has left me in the shit....i funded his business start up and now some OW will reap the benefits while im here living in a dump.....which is probably going to cost me a fortune to put right......

Im so sorry that you are having problems again......... i know it is hard to accept the advice because its not what you or i want to hear, but in the last five/six days i have slowly started to realise that this bastard has stitched me up and walked away after 15 years....and then tries to blame it on me... makes out hes doing me a favour to help me.... He owes me ...he owes me big time....

Hes blown my life apart, im not eating, sleeping, going for crying to fear to panic, i cant concentrate, while hes swanning around with his new woman enjoying his day, not giving me a second thought.............

Mac47- PLEASE STAY STRONG- WE CANT LET THESE SORRY LOSER TAKE ADVANTAGE OF US FOR A MOMENT LONGER....

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