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I've done a silly thing - will I be prosecuted?

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daisystone · 03/04/2012 18:46

I knew this was going to happen and I shouldn't do it but I did so there we go.
Found out about husbands girlfriend about three weeks ago. New this girl was around but he said she was a shoulder to cry on and a friend. She said they had been boyfriend/girlfriend since December which hit me like a hammer as he has been telling me he loves me and hasn't even looked at another woman and was angry when I said another man had approached me and said I was despicable to be talking about dating so soon etc.
Then found out they moved in together at end of February and he didn't tell me (didn't tell me he had moved in to his own place at all. I thought he was still at his mother's). He then asked her to leave a week later so something went wrong....
Anyway, I spoke to her on the phone the day I found out and she confirmed they had been living together but that he had asked her to go and she was the one who told me when they had got together.

To cut a long story short - I went into a massive downward spiral. Reliving all his lies, thinking about what they were doing together while I had thought my marriage was salvageable. I called her a lot and texted her a lot and asked her to pick up so that I could ask her some questions as that was the least she owed me as she had broken my marriage knowing that we were married with a little baby. Now I know it is ultimately him who has done this but she knew months ago that we were married and having a few problems and I told her myself not to get involved.

She has now reported me to the police for harassment. I have a visit from the police at end of week. Great. I think i knew this would happen but could not leave it and could not stop myself. I wanted to upset her and wanted to make her see what she had done and that this was not a game. She has got her father involved (she's only 24) and is now playing the weak and pathetic card which really gets my goat as she was brazen and confident when sleeping with my husband.

There is no point having a go at her really apart from that it made me feel better and I have never felt so bad over the last few weeks and months.

What will be my punishment from the police? Police officer said he wanted to wrap this up on the phone so I guess I am going to be warned off from ever contacting her again and told that if I do I may be prosecuted?...

I wish I could say I felt remorse but I don't. I am just stupid for putting myself and more importantly my daughter in this position.

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EggyFucker · 04/04/2012 19:13

Good girl. Now detach. Your H is tring to find out where you are at. the best thing to do is ignore him and let him stwe. Now that is the best revenge.

The mistake you have made so far is to play straight into his hands with the "mad ex" behaviour

If you can get more canny (and actually more headfucking, if that is your wish) go silent on them. Their nasty minds will fill in the gaps, and that is their legacy, believe me. They have a world of mistrust and insecurity to live in the future, while you sail serenely on into your new life x

EggyFucker · 04/04/2012 19:13

stew

OldLadyKnowsNothing · 04/04/2012 19:20

You're still blaming her and excusing him, but at least you're a lot calmer now. Glad you've sorted childcare, and that counselling is in the offing. Now you just have to get through the next few days and weeks with your head held high. You can do it.

springydaffs · 04/04/2012 20:49

hold up there neddy - keep her on a tight rein - she might slip away and be Bad again if you don't watch her!

daisystone · 04/04/2012 21:02

springdaffs you make me piss myself laughing (ladylike!). I get what you are saying and I think there is definitely an element of that about...

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EggyFucker · 04/04/2012 21:20

ah

was that in response to my post ?

daisystone · 04/04/2012 21:31

I think it was!

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EggyFucker · 04/04/2012 21:36

daisy, perhaps then you should ignore all the good advice on your thread, better still take the piss out of it

see if that helps

daisystone · 04/04/2012 21:42

What a strange and defensive response. The advice has been great. I have no idea why you are so offended

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scottishmummy · 04/04/2012 21:42

I can well see how you got in such a dire situation op
it's your way or highway
and piss self about comments you don't agree with

daisystone · 04/04/2012 21:47

I don't understand what that means

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EggyFucker · 04/04/2012 21:48

not offended at all, daisy

you and springy take the piss all you like

if it helps

daisystone · 04/04/2012 21:50

I wasn't. But I do have a sense of humour and understand what she was implying although I don't think it was directed solely at you just that your comment was a recent one. I don't know. Quite honestly does it matter?

It has nothing to do with the original question or the advice.

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scottishmummy · 04/04/2012 21:55

does it matter?
well posters have given you their time and advice. and whilst you may find the yes Hun you is wronged passionate woman more palatable.that palsy advice is crap

now get a good sleep prior to police interview
stay calm
instruct a solicitor re your divorcing ex

maddiemostmerry · 04/04/2012 22:03

I'm going to repeat what another poster has said.

A CAUTION IS AN ADMISSION OF GUILT. It is not "just a caution" and it may show on an enhanced CRB. I have worked in a profession where we have needed full disclosure on our clients. Some have been very surprised when a caution has come to light.
Do not take a caution lightly(if it comes to this). I would get advice before accepting one.

Stay calm in front of police. Admit you acted in heat of the moment, but you are over it now. Show remorse.

Focus on your daughter. Put the other woman out of your mind. Divorce ex.

scottishmummy · 04/04/2012 22:05

caution and police contact def show on enhanced crb
if she ever hopes to work health,social care,cm then yes caution will show
as I said previously yes caution is not to be taken lightly

daisystone · 04/04/2012 22:06

Interview is not until next week. I always try to sleep but I have a toddler who likes to wake up every couple of hours...

It is a shame that you jump to conclusions about people so quickly. You are quite argumentative. That's me jumping to conclusions about you...

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scottishmummy · 04/04/2012 22:10

what's your employment daisy?
will any of this impact upon work
you need to stay calm,focus,and prioritize your complicated personal life

daisystone · 04/04/2012 22:15

No it won't impact unless I decide to change careers and don't think I wish to be in any of the fields mentioned so I hope if will not impact on my career at all but without knowing what happens next week I cannot be sure.

There really is nothing to prioritise now. It is my daughter and her well being and that is it.

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PeppaIsBack · 05/04/2012 09:17

Well I have to say, you sound much calmer and grounded that in your first posts! Well done!

I would really take the advice that you've had before and get some legal advise before the meet with the police if you can.
Good luck with the cunselling too :)

porcamiseria · 05/04/2012 09:25

ha, agree with others IGNORE him, let the next communication he gets be from a divorce lawyer

you have had your angry moment, now its ICE TIME

I really cant see that police will do anything. they will slap your wrist, job done

In a way its good thing as it has made you stop, had she not called police you would likely have got more and more angry

If I saw someone behave as she did I would go a bit nutty too, even though he's a cxxt, he was "your cxxt" and I completely get how enraging it must have been

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