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Help - husband

120 replies

sykes · 24/03/2004 12:56

Redundancy is rather failing into insignificance -update on that later if anyone is interested. But my h has just sent me an e-mail asking if I want him to come back. HELP, HELP, HELP.

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forestfly · 24/03/2004 13:11

An email is certainly not enough, if you sent one back saying yes, you would never get on again because you would resent for ever how easy you were to return. He has put you through hell and this man has to work his bloody socks off to get a good catch like you again.

sykes · 24/03/2004 13:11

Thanks, Coddy. Think I'll just put Do you want to come back? Out all afternoon will pick up e-mail tomorrow. ???????

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Janh · 24/03/2004 13:11

sykes, have to replied yet? Are you going to? He can't really expect you to respond to an email, can he?

"Of course dear - come right back - what would you like for tea?"

forestfly · 24/03/2004 13:13

Sykes have you been made redundant

forestfly · 24/03/2004 13:14

good luck thinking anyhow, what a mad day for you, have a nice afternoon, if you can stop shaking

sykes · 24/03/2004 13:15

Shall I ask if he's bringing his gf with him? SHall I reply or not??? REdundancy is very much on the cards - lots of soft soap and I have to do a presentation - marvellous.

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forestfly · 24/03/2004 13:17

I wouldn't reply, let him panic, honest what a day!!!!!!!!!! No girlfriend can spend the next year crying

sykes · 24/03/2004 13:17

HAve to go - I'll log on later. Thanks for messages.

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Janh · 24/03/2004 13:17

WEll, I wouldn't, but what do I know?

IF he really is going to finish with her, do YOU want him back? (I know your DDs do but that's not the point.)

forestfly · 24/03/2004 13:18

See you Sykes, i'll ring later, ignore me if your busy xxxxxxxxxxxxxx

sykes · 24/03/2004 13:19

Okay, won't reply. Thanks. Going in two secs - trying to eat hot prawns and noodles from Wagamama and feel sick.

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princesspeahead · 24/03/2004 13:20

bloody hell sykes.

write back saying "This is a rather bald email to receive 10 minutes before I leave work. If you think we have something to discuss, will you call me, and we'll arrange a time to talk. Sykes."

Leaves the door open, buys you time, makes it clear that this isn't going to be easy for him.

Then get to a bar/coffeehouse with a gf and try and work out how you feel, what you want, and how this is conversation is going to go. Or if you want to have it at all.

Just suggestions - hope they are of some help!!!

motherinferior · 24/03/2004 13:21

GOOD LUCK!!

forestfly · 24/03/2004 13:21

Yes Good Luck!

sykes · 24/03/2004 13:22

Thanks, pph. Would someone be able to let Beety know I got her message but have to dash and don't have her mobile number on me. Thanks. Running NOW - watching dd at ballet. Sorry if I'm repeating myself.

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eemie · 24/03/2004 13:22

Do you sykes? What about...oh h* Do you want to talk?

forestfly · 24/03/2004 13:38

Sorry, just again, gasp, can't stop thinking about it

handlemecarefully · 24/03/2004 14:54

Hope you haven't replied - Forestfly is spot on, he has to work for it

kiwisbird · 24/03/2004 15:17

good grief what a cheeky way to try and get back in your affections. I think that he needs to perhaps be left in silence to ponder a better way to approach such a tender and fraught subject.
I would be tempted to reply,
I'd rather kiss a baboons arse... But then I was never good at reconciliation.
If it is something you are contemplating make sure he works hard to woo you back, or you'll always be left wondering
God men can be such inarticulate shits sometimes.
I hope whatever happens that you are happy inside
and loved
xx J

Janstar · 24/03/2004 15:19

A text is hardly the way to approach such a subject, is it?

I hope he doesn't expect an instant decision.

Ffs.

lou33 · 24/03/2004 15:21

Don't answer him Sykes. Take your time to make any decisions, and if he really does want to come back, make him work harder than that. Hugs x

Beety · 24/03/2004 15:51

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forestfly · 24/03/2004 15:52

Course, or you can contact me through yahoo, and messenger

forestfly · 24/03/2004 15:52

Or just leave a message on her machine

Bugsy2 · 24/03/2004 15:54

Oh, sykes my H did this sort of stuff. I would ignore it completely. It is outrageously cowardly to text you such a question. Do not dignify his message with an answer. If he is serious, he should ask to talk to you face to face, at an appropriate time and in an appropriate place for such a conversation.
Be strong.

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