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I am such a trusting fool.

162 replies

GoshWhatAPickle · 23/05/2014 10:44

Sorry, this is going to be long. My life has been ripped apart.

It's DP's sister's birthday tomorrow and I have a parcel and cards to send to her. I know she sent her new address to DP via Facebook so I called him at work to ask if I could log on to his account to retrieve it. He gave me his password, we chatted for a bit and said goodbye. As I was logging on he phoned back sounding slightly panicky saying he'd changed his password and couldn't remember the new one so not to bother and he'd phone his sister for the address. Can you guess where I'm going with this?

Of course, there was no problem logging in and his password hadn't changed. I found messages, sixteen of them, to his ex-wife and three other women describing in graphic detail that he was masturbating while thinking about them and what he would love to do to them, given the chance. On one lovely conversation he describes how he is in a loveless, sexless relationship but is unable to leave as we have a child and I have mental health problems and will kill myself if he leaves me. These messages go back to last year.

As far as I was concerned we had a very loving, far from sexless relationship! We're due to be married next year, have been together seven years, have a four year old son. I don't know what to do. I've vomited, been on the loo for the last hour (sorry TMI).

I have NEVER had any cause to doubt him, never. I thought we were lucky. What am I going to do? I am in absolute shock, shaking, retching. And now here come the tears. Oh God. Who IS this man? He has been phoning for the last hour, no doubt wanting to check he hasn't been caught out. Oh God. I don't know if I'm asking for help or advice or what, I needed to get this out. I cannot deal with this.

OP posts:
MrWalletwithMothsonboard · 25/05/2014 09:11

Surely he can be blocked from your FB account?

DillyBob14 · 25/05/2014 09:17

I agree block him on facebook - stop giving him avenues to try and paint himself in a good light.

Please try and eat - bit of yoghurt or a smoothie or banana. Anything to give you a bit of energy.

And I am another who is so glad you have such a wonderful friend.

Katrose · 25/05/2014 13:18

How are you today Pickle?

Christmascandles · 25/05/2014 17:56

Thanks for the update Pickle. I'm so pleased to hear that your friend is being so wonderful, that's just what you need. I know your heart is broken, but this too shall pass and you will be happy again.

I dropped two dress sizes as I couldn't eat either. Try and have something if you can. Even if it's only a bowl of cereal.

You're doing the right thing in not engaging with him. Get the ball rolling on legal advice on Tuesday.

Still thinking of you u

AdeleNazeem · 25/05/2014 19:11

you poor love

i have been on the receiving end of a married man's lying bullshit (he told me he was separated and i found out a whole load of crap hed been spinning when i was pregnant with DD so know all too well that feeling of your life falling apart. my parents aren't around too) i have every respect for how you are dealing with this so far. I know the pain you must be feeling, like all your hopes and dreams have come crashing down

just remember that HE chose to do this. He is the one destroyed your relationship, you're not.

keep in touch and people will be here to help and support

hope today is an okay day, as much as it can be.

Lookrightnow · 27/05/2014 19:56

Thinking of you - love the sound of your friend. Stay strong x

oikopolis · 27/05/2014 20:50

Your DS is so lucky to have you OP

Tortoiseonthehalfshell · 28/05/2014 02:29

Pickle, you poor thing. I'm so glad your friend is there for you. What a great thing, that in a world where your most trusted loved one turns out to be a scab-ridden shit-squirrel, there are best friends who will be there to give you comfort.

You sound like an amazing woman and an amazing mother. Your son sounds so happy and energetic and grubby, it makes me smile even while I feel so sorry for you.

This must seem like the end of the world, but I promise it's not.

Deathraystare · 28/05/2014 08:45

He sent messages to his ex-wife???!!! Hmmm wonder why they divorced......

How dare he imply it means nothing. He is basically saying you are being upset over nothing!!!!!! Hateful 'man'.

Leo35 · 28/05/2014 13:04

You are doing so well in the face of dreadful revelations. I too love the phrase "scab-ridden shit-squirrel", that you can come up with such an great phrase in the midst of all this shows your strength. Take care of yourself and your DS pickle, a lot of us are rooting for you and your DS for a happier future.

jenwa · 28/05/2014 18:52

Wondering how you doing pickle. Hope alls ok.

KiwiJude · 28/05/2014 20:49

Thinking of you pickle, hope you're okay.

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