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Chance to damage ex's new relationship - do I bother??

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neenypeeps · 03/09/2012 22:03

So, background, this is the age old story of H lying and cheating. After I caught him we agreed to give our marriage another go as we've 2 small children and then I found out he never gave up the OW. So now he's gone and I'm pretty sure he's moved in with her even though he says not. Of course I'm devastated but I don't want him back. This has all unfolded over the last 5 months - you've just got the very abridged version!

Throughout all this I have remained dignified, and civilised at all times. I promised myself that if nothing else I would be able to look back, hold my head up and say I did my best and I behaved well. We have managed to remain 'amicable' (starting to hate that word) mainly due to me doing everything I can to protect the kids. BUT I hate the thought the the OW having any kind of influence or part in my children's life. Apart from the fact that she clearly thinks sleeping with other people's husbands is acceptable I know enough about her to know that she is just not the kind of person I want them to be around. I know she did not break any promises, I know that my ex is the villain of the piece but frankly I'd like to break them up.

So I have 2 bits of information that could cause them difficulties. One is that he has joined an online dating site in the last 3 months and is active on it. This could be revealed by simply sending her a link to his profile anonymously. The second is that he went on a holiday with us while we were 'trying again' and I'm pretty sure he lied to her and told her he was away on a work trip at the time.

Do I surrender the moral high ground and act on this? I'm pretty sure I could do it without him finding out that I'm the source. I've got to the point that I think that the best revenge is that she gets to deal with his shit but I don't want her in my kids' lives.

Opinions? Advice?

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MadameOvary · 03/09/2012 23:07

Nah Izzy, "Pity dolls" would be much better. You have to have to feel sorry for that kind of twat who will never change, never be happy, never progress to a solid secure relationship, or even be happy on their own.
The best revenge is to live well Grin

AnitaManeater · 03/09/2012 23:08

OMG how tempting! I would probably go as far as making myself a fake profile, messaging him and seeing how he responds lol. I'm not sure what I would do with the info, I would just find the knowledge very satisfying.

As for the holiday pic, could you not post some holiday pics on your facebook and leave them public? If she's the nosey type she will find them for herself soon enough and come to her own conclusions with you barely having to lift a finger.

neenypeeps · 03/09/2012 23:09

Ha! Tempting izzyizin!

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neenypeeps · 03/09/2012 23:14

AnitaManeater, I actually thought of that Blush but I'm not a big Facebook user and it would definitly be suspect if I put up some happy family snaps 3 weeks after he moved out.

I think I'm just going to have to be happy instead. Now who suggested wine???

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StillSquiffy · 03/09/2012 23:16

I like the idea of putting some lighthearted comments on your FB page about having found out that your twattish exH is using XYZ dating site.

Then make your FB page public for a while.

pictish · 03/09/2012 23:17

I'll drink to your very good health OP! Wine

izzyizin · 03/09/2012 23:18

'Lunancy' - Freudian slip 'cos I'm re-reading a biography of Nancy Reagan Grin

I don't waste my pity on twats, Madame O. Nevertheless, I wouldn't want any twat to undergo the upheaval of dramatic change for the better and voodoo should ensure a continuation of the status quo Wink

izzyizin · 03/09/2012 23:21

Always up for a Wine 'To the power of creative thinking sisterhood'

DioneTheDiabolist · 03/09/2012 23:21

If you do tell her, not only will he make out that you are unhinged, it will feed his ego. Disengage from him. I know it's hard and it will take time, but doing this not only removes your moral high ground, it proves that you want to be involved in his life.

Don't do it.

neenypeeps · 03/09/2012 23:33

Thank you all for your healthy perspectives. I am resolved to be good. I shall sleep better tonight cozy and smug in my moral superiority.

I just really wish I believed in karma...

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LifeMovesOn · 03/09/2012 23:47

Oh don't you worry - karma will come along and bite him on his nasty little ass Grin

I went through a very similar dilemma to you - common sense got the better of me and I didn't do anything about the OW and I'm glad now.

I have my dignity - neither my ex nor his mistress (or current girlfriend) do.

Keep yours - it's worth it Smile

Nite x

thetrackisback · 03/09/2012 23:54

You don't want to tell her but what if she was to find out? When our neighbour who I don't particularly like posted a status update about another neighbour I was so tempted to print it off and post it through the door.......mwahhhh

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