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DH's new friend, trust and the way forward

48 replies

babbinocaro · 01/06/2014 00:45

DH rocked my cosy worldview last year by falling in love with OW who I strongly suspect was playing him. He unburdened himself and vilified me in the process - bit of a classic. My detective work found evidence of maybe inappropriate friendships, married affairs website trawks, facebook fuckbuddy - all a shock, major self esteem crisis and end of our old relationship. Hard times since all round, minor improvements but so much sadness. He went out out today, came back and updated me on where he had been - out supporting a female work colleague at an event. Was annoyed by this irrationally in part - his attitude get over it, just a friend, told me to drop the pessimism, does not like living like this, life's too short, couple of other platitudes. No sympathy, understanding - basically felt like a sad, bitter, unloved sack of shit -and he added for good measure as he has done before that maybe he should leave - up to me! Vote now.

OP posts:
Quitelikely · 01/06/2014 10:34

Someone can only treat you how you let them. Remember that now and in the future.

This man has treat you will little regard and you are allowing him to continue doing so. You have got the power to change this. It's in your hands. As they say on here get your ducks in a row. Make plans, see a solicitor and try to detach yourself from him. Get yourself out and about while he is home baby sitting.

You have him a chance and tbh it looks like he has wasted that chance.

GrannyOnTheSchoolRun · 01/06/2014 10:37

Littlepeapod - thank you for that. It still doesn't change anything though, does it? [sad}

ChangelingToday · 01/06/2014 10:39

Just think, all that sadness you felt the past year will disappear when you kick him to the kerb. You deserve much better!!!

pilates · 01/06/2014 10:41

How long can you carry on in a relationship where there clearly is no love, trust or respect? I think you know what you need to do.

Pantone363 · 01/06/2014 10:45

Go. Or make him go.

There is a whole new life waiting for you, men who actually like you, fun to be had.

It will be hard at first, but he had the chance to fix it (more than I would've given him) and he doesn't want it.

He's too much of a coward to leave by his own steam he's trying to make you push him. So push him and close the door behind him.

AnyFucker · 01/06/2014 10:47

Time for him to go now

magoria · 01/06/2014 11:09

It is up to you.

Put up with his shit as long as he dishes it out until you are a hollow shell and he dumps you for someone else.

Or

Get out now, work on your boundaries and self respect and have a decent life.

Oh and don't forget an STI test.

ivykaty44 · 01/06/2014 11:13

up to me!

so he cheats, is a shit and then wants you to make up his mind for him..

LittlePeaPod · 01/06/2014 11:13

Geanny not it doesn't. Op is still in a very sad and unhappy place. In fact it makes it worse because his intentions were to leave had OW not got bored and dumped his delighted cheating arse. OW probably worked out he sax a loser and would inevitably cheat in her if she stuck around.

Op even if you do still live him and you aren't ready to let go. You need to find a way of moving on. You don't want to wake up in 1/5/10 years time and still feel sad, lonely, insecure and unhappy.

scarletforya · 01/06/2014 11:13

It's a no brainer. Why would you stay?

AnyFucker · 01/06/2014 11:32

The sun just went in here, as I was prepared to expose my winter-white legs to it. Typical.

AnyFucker · 01/06/2014 11:32

Sorry wrong thread Blush

FuckYouChrisAndThatHorse · 01/06/2014 11:35

He cheated, you gave him a second chance.

He destroyed your trust and now is blaming you for not trusting him? Shock

He's had his chance to mend things and he hasn't.

You've done all you can :( you cannot mend what he is not willing to work on. Do not settle for feeling worried and being blamed for that feeling.

FuckYouChrisAndThatHorse · 01/06/2014 11:37

:o at AF's sage advice

ohldoneedtogetagrip · 01/06/2014 11:39

Another LTB
However l think he is calling your bluff. You "forgave" him once -he expects it to all be brushed under the carpet. He has no respect for you or your relationship.
Call him on it now. Tell him he is free to go.
Time for you to get your self respect and life back Flowers

WildBill · 01/06/2014 11:53

Colleagues show support by saying 'Good luck' with x on a Friday and asking how x went on Monday..........

holdyourown · 01/06/2014 12:00

have been where you are OP, self esteem on the floor. LTB and I promise you within a few years you'll be so much happier and wonder why you put up with that shit for so long.
you are worth more

getthefeckouttahere · 01/06/2014 13:14

i say keep him he sounds fab.

Accept the party you have played in making him behave like this. Stop getting on his case and being just so pessimistic. I mean i know he had an affair, needs a fuckbuddy and generally behaves like a dog on heat, but c'mon he explained to you that this was mostly your fault. Which part of that didn't you understand.

Now nearly a year later and you are still going on about it FFS!

Really???

getthefeckouttahere · 01/06/2014 13:16

oh AF scared the sun away with her legs.....awesome.

mammadiggingdeep · 01/06/2014 13:19

Oh per-lease....no brainer.

Ltb

TinklyLittleLaugh · 01/06/2014 13:23

Sometimes, even if you love someone, you have to walk away for your own good.

Itsfab · 01/06/2014 13:29

If you would choose a cheating incapable of making decisions man to go on a date with stay with him. If not, tell him you want space and needs to find somewhere else to stay for a bit. Then don't let him back.

akaWisey · 01/06/2014 19:20

LTB. You will be so much happier without him. I promise.

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