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DH left me via an email

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INeedToEat · 09/08/2014 14:36

I was on holiday with the kids (alone), the day before we were meant to leave (yesterday) I get an email from DH of 13 years saying he has packed up and left. That he has got a flat somewhere but is first going away for over a week and his phone will be turned off. WTF. Oh and I can tell his son or he will tell him when he gets back. Now this isn't some wanker of a bloke, oh no - this one is one of the good ones usually. Hard working, rarely goes out, sober, kind and of course a good father yes really.

Our relationship to be fair could be better, we rarely properly talked and lead pretty individual lives - we have never discussed splitting up and never argue. No obvious signs of an affair but wouldn't be surprised.

I haven't eaten since I got the email. I have been in a haze , walking from one thing to another. I have told my son, he is beside himself particularly because of the no contact. It is killing me watching him in so much pain.

Any practical or emotional support welcomed. I can not think straight.

OP posts:
Vivacia · 18/08/2014 21:11

Sounds fab, and just what the doctor ordered.

tribpot · 18/08/2014 21:16

Sounds brilliant. Have a wonderful time.

sailorsgal · 18/08/2014 21:23

fantastic. I am away with my ds too.Smile

WellWhoKnew · 18/08/2014 22:10

Super!

FrontForward · 18/08/2014 23:01

Great update. I hope you relax, recharge and your son has a brilliant time

hellsbellsmelons · 19/08/2014 09:45

Lovely update.
Sounds like you are gonna do loads and have some great times together.
Enjoy it!

Zucker · 19/08/2014 12:35

That's such a great update, delighted you're both having a great time.

LEMmingaround · 19/08/2014 13:10

Pleased to read you are having a good time x

INeedToEat · 19/08/2014 17:10

Another truly wonderful day filled with bowling, swimming, pistol shooting, archery, t shirt painting and. .. fun and laughter. Just back to our room for showers and a little rest before dinner.

Coward is apperently due back today. Not heard anything from him.

OP posts:
FantasticButtocks · 19/08/2014 17:17

Sounds like a fabulous time, just what you both needed. Very well done for making it happen Thanks

starlight1234 · 19/08/2014 18:46

Really nice to read. Sounds like just what you both needed

BitOutOfPractice · 19/08/2014 19:04

Oh that sounds just the ticket INeed! Good for you!

WhereTheWildlingsAre · 19/08/2014 19:26

I'm so pleased that you are getting a decent break! Sounds fab.

inlectorecumbit · 19/08/2014 19:29

Laughter is the best medicine without a doubt. You are creating some wonderful memories for your DS.
Your ex is missing out and will continue to miss out with his cowardly behaviour.
Well done Wine

Egghead68 · 19/08/2014 19:51

Glad you're having a good time!

BewitchedBotheredandBewildered · 19/08/2014 22:59

Wonderful updates INeed Flowers

You and your son are brilliant.

CrabbyBlossomBottom · 19/08/2014 23:47

I hope you both have a wonderful holiday. I admire your strength very much.

MasterFlea · 20/08/2014 10:23

Sounds like just what you both needed.

Enjoy!

INeedToEat · 20/08/2014 11:05

Received an email from coward last night. Told me the area he has moved too..he and his sister got a place nearish to mine. Sorry for how he left.. wants to make it up to son.

I have not replied. Not sure what to say... or when to reply to email.

Any advice please !!

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WhereTheWildlingsAre · 20/08/2014 11:08

I think that if he is still talking in general wishful thinking sort of terms then I wouldn't reply yet. If he has proposed some sort of meeting/arrangement with son then you probably do need to think of how to do that.

Do you think it's important for your son to have some sort of contact before the start of his new school? That's also an important factor. But again, only possible if coward is actually serious about contact.

hellsbellsmelons · 20/08/2014 11:10

Don't give it any head space for a while.
Enjoy your time with your son and tackle it all when you get back.
There are no questions from him or anything that actually needs a reply so just don't reply for now.

I hope you have another wonderful day with your lovely DS.
Try not to think about any of this while you are away.
It will all still be there when you get back.

Vivacia · 20/08/2014 11:10

Don't hurry in to a reply.

Vivacia · 20/08/2014 11:13

Ok, here are my thoughts. What do you think?

  1. What hells said. Don't go in to a tailspin because he sends an email. Focus on today and spend it how you'd planned.

  2. In your own time, draft a response that is formal, business-like and focused on your son and practicalities. I'm thinking maintenance and access.

  3. "Sorry for how he left, wants to make it up". These emotions are irrelevant and none of your problem. They are between him and your son. I wouldn't get involved in any of that. You are their for your son in their relationship, not his.

tribpot · 20/08/2014 11:28

Quite agree. Don't reply. It barely warrants a response anyway and it certainly isn't worth potentially starting a protracted dialogue during your holiday and overshadowing it. It's a pathetic response and you don't need to think of it again until you get home.

When you do want to respond, I agree with Vivacia. Short, formal and about money and access.

Vivacia · 20/08/2014 11:31

In fact, does his email include any questions? Does it require a response?

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