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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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ExtraHotLatteToGo · 10/08/2016 21:26

At $75 per pair I might save myself the hassle of doing the laundry & sell my knickers online. Good profit margin! 😬

toadgirl · 11/08/2016 11:12

I know! It's such easy money isn't it? You don't even need to interact with your....ahem...."customers". Just stick the knickers in a jiffy bag and watch the cash roll in :)

toadgirl · 11/08/2016 11:12

Might start wearing knickers just to generate an income Grin

PortiaCastis · 11/08/2016 15:08

I'd flog my pearl thong if I could find the pearl that went missing first time I wore it.

ItShouldHaveBeenJess · 11/08/2016 15:44

I haven't changed mine for 48 hours and I'm going to do the Insanity workout. If I don't collapse and die immediately afterwards, how much d'you reckon I'll get? My eBay title will be 'Super Sweaty Shrink Wrapped Gusset'. ( no pearls, though Portia; you're waaaay too posh for me)

PortiaCastis · 11/08/2016 16:08

If I could find the pearl it'd be worth a fortune. It's been lodged somewhere for years.

ItShouldHaveBeenJess · 11/08/2016 16:14

Where did you even find pearly pants in my South Western County England? (I changed my user name on your advice - my ex thinks he's quite the private dick. Or just plain old dick, IMHO)

PortiaCastis · 11/08/2016 16:57

Aha I see. Don't know where the pearls came from, ex bought the pearly thongy thingy for me.

toadgirl · 11/08/2016 18:00

I'd flog my pearl thong if I could find the pearl that went missing first time I wore it

It'll turn up in an x-ray one day and you will be investigated by medical science. They'll think you are half-woman/half-oyster :)

toadgirl · 11/08/2016 18:01

My eBay title will be 'Super Sweaty Shrink Wrapped Gusset'

You'll get more hints than you could ever imagine for that.

toadgirl · 11/08/2016 18:02

my ex thinks he's quite the private dick

Better than a public dick - wouldn't that make him a flasher? Wink

toadgirl · 11/08/2016 18:04

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toadgirl · 11/08/2016 18:06

Is there anything I can't find a meme for?!?!?

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ItShouldHaveBeenJess · 11/08/2016 18:07

toad and portia. I've had a few moments on this site when I think I really should step away from the MN icon. But then I am reminded that truly classy, sophisticated and dignified women are out there. Am humbled by you both. Stinky gussets and all. And portia - dig deep. That pearl is cold, hard cash - wherever it might have been dwelling.

ItShouldHaveBeenJess · 11/08/2016 18:09

toad you are truly the Queen of Meme. A bona fide 'Meme Girl'.

PortiaCastis · 11/08/2016 18:15

He's going pearl hunting later 😍

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PortiaCastis · 11/08/2016 18:17

toad my name is pearlvag

ItShouldHaveBeenJess · 11/08/2016 18:24

portia. I actually had a full-on head rush looking at that and almost fell into the oven. Do you think 'Could you help me please (bats eyelashes) I have a pearl stuck up my vag and I can't get it out?' would be an acceptable chat-up line. There's a (too young) hottie in my local supermarket, and I did once read guys like a damsel in distress.

toadgirl · 11/08/2016 18:27

But then I am reminded that truly classy, sophisticated and dignified women are out there

Oh yeah, pure class that's me!

toadgirl · 11/08/2016 18:29

This is how pearls start - same as for oysters!

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toadgirl · 11/08/2016 18:29

Do you think 'Could you help me please (bats eyelashes) I have a pearl stuck up my vag and I can't get it out?' would be an acceptable chat-up line. There's a (too young) hottie in my local supermarket, and I did once read guys like a damsel in distress

I think it's a perfect line.

If he finds several, he might be able to make you a pearl necklace too Wink

ItShouldHaveBeenJess · 11/08/2016 18:41

toad. Am so adding that to my line. Ahh, but he's gorgeous...

PortiaCastis · 11/08/2016 18:53

Just ask if he's a pearl diver.

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ItShouldHaveBeenJess · 11/08/2016 19:09

He's got lovely lips....looks like he was born for the role... Will you please stop posting those pics? Who is he (she asks casually)? I'm getting a bit twitchy down below (and don't want to be unfaithful to Supermarket Guy)

PortiaCastis · 11/08/2016 19:11

It's my bf otherwise known as Poldark