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Husband Caught in Au Pair's Room

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random1 · 01/02/2015 11:01

Hi all. This is my first posting. I'm worried and not sure what to think. My husband and I have been together for 19 years. We almost broke up 5 years ago after our marriage got so bad that we both turned to other people outside our marriage, something we both regret but also something that made us communicate better and appreciate each other more. It's still tough at times but our relationship overall is so much better than ever before. (Other than a bit more arguing, but mainly over the past snd jealousy ). We have 4 children and have had 5 au pairs over the past 4 years. And I've trusted him with them every time. But yesterday, I was shattered after work. We have a fantastic sex life and feel very lucky. I have never said no to him. But yesterday, I just wanted to sleep, so turned him down. I didn't mention he drinks a lot of wine. And he fid this whilst I was sleeping. I woke when he left our bedroom and caught him rummaging in our au pair's bag snd hoing through her dirty laundry basket and having a really big sniff of her knickers. I confronted him and he denied it at first even though he knew I had seen him. Now he keeps apologising but says I don't make him happy sexually anymore. Yet says he doesn't fancy the au pair and he doesn't kjow why he did it. I thought we were happy. I feel numb. The au pair doesn't know as far as I know. I can't look her in the face. She is fantastic with the children. But I don't know if this is the start of more problems. I have told him no more wine in the house ever. But, I don't have the energy to fight for our marriage anymore.

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toadgirl · 10/08/2016 16:40

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toadgirl · 10/08/2016 16:41

RubbishMantra

A well thought out analysis.

I reckon you're right too!

augustwashout · 10/08/2016 16:42

do they sniff dirty or clean knickers all these knicker sniffers? I am guessing the attraction is dirty? Its so animatlistic Hmm I must admit to feeling like vomiting at the thought of sniffing DH under wear.

Just5minswithDacre · 10/08/2016 16:43

Oh not this again Sad

Happyferret why did you revive this thread exactly?

Did you advanced search for 'knicker sniffing' or what?? Hmm

purplevase4 · 10/08/2016 16:43

Knicker sniffing?

50% of men?

Really?

I have had a sheltered life!

toadgirl · 10/08/2016 16:44

www.cracked.com/personal-experiences-1480-5-things-i-learned-selling-my-used-panties-internet.html

5 Weird Things I Learned Selling My Used Panties on Reddit

toadgirl · 10/08/2016 16:45

According to that site I posted men will pay $75 for a pair of used knickers. Unbelievable!

idontlikealdi · 10/08/2016 16:46

What would you even search for to find this Hmm

Just5minswithDacre · 10/08/2016 16:46

You're very knowledgable on this subject toad

Just5minswithDacre · 10/08/2016 16:46
Grin
Just5minswithDacre · 10/08/2016 16:47

Don't think about it idont, it'll make you Envy

toadgirl · 10/08/2016 16:48

You're very knowledgable on this subject toad

True. It's not like toads even wear knickers!

Just5minswithDacre · 10/08/2016 16:51

Dirty toads.

toadgirl · 10/08/2016 16:52

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littleprincesssara · 10/08/2016 16:59

Ha! My washer-dryer has some problem where if I dry more than a half-load it comes out a bit musty and burnt smelling. I accidentally dried a really full load yesterday, and had to spend the morning sniffing all the clothes (including some knickers) to see if they were okay or needed to be re-washed. They were all v sensible M&S types, though?

My male rabbits used to chew the crotches of underwear. I don't know what that's about.

LiverAndChiantiYum · 10/08/2016 17:11

Out of all the threads in all the world...

i8sum314 · 10/08/2016 17:48

minty I don't think this is a troll. There's a poster who crops up regularly, they live abroad, maybe dubai, she's always unhappy with her husband, they own a business together, marriage limping along, kids, loads of money, husband an entitled misogynist ass but she's obviously really invested in to keeping up appearances.

ItShouldHaveBeenJess · 10/08/2016 17:53

Guess what I'm putting on eBay tonight?

PanGalaticGargleBlaster · 10/08/2016 18:13

Purplevase

I love some of the completely baseless accusations made at 'men' on here at times. It would not be a good infidelity thread on MN without one poster stating some 'in my opinion 90% men would have sex with another person if they knew they could get away with it' gem.

PortiaCastis · 10/08/2016 18:17

Jesus Mary Mother of Bloomers those pants will be putrid by now

ItShouldHaveBeenJess · 10/08/2016 18:37

Mine pretty much are. And I'm shrink-wrapping them so I can charge extra.

PanGalaticGargleBlaster · 10/08/2016 18:38

Portia

I believe that for the fetishists out there the word would be 'vintage' not putrid!

PortiaCastis · 10/08/2016 18:41
Grin
Iliveinalighthousewiththeghost · 10/08/2016 19:04

Urgh this thread. Is medeval. I sure hope those knickers have been washed by now.

PanGalaticGargleBlaster · 10/08/2016 19:50

Nahh, they have been laid up in the cellar, with any luck in fifty years they will be worth as much as a pair of soiled Christian Dior 1956 black lace panties.