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Don't know what to do for the best!

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Shopping1234 · 20/02/2015 07:45

I met a guy 13 months ago through a project we were both working on. He is married with kids and I have been in a long term relationship for over 20 years. In all the time I have been with my partner I have never looked at another man but felt an instant attraction with this man. 3 months after meeting I secretly started to text him I never revealed who I was just told him I was attracted to him. Over the weeks I gave him little clues then he asked could he call me. After a lot of panicking I agreed. He said he was 99 percent it was me and that he was delighted ad he was attracted to me the 1st time we met. We chatted for over an hour and got on really well. We continued to text and the texts became very raunchy. This is something I have never done before and I know it's wrong but this guy makes me feel good about myself. We agreed to go out for a drink together but a few days before he cancelled saying he couldn't do it. I was very disapointed the texts stopped coming. A few weeks later I got back in touch and we continued texting, over the next few months we arranged to meet for a coffee on 3 occasions but he cancelled again. I can't seem to get this guy out of my head. We've met up 3 times regarding business and he is always a gent and he tells me I look great and that he flattered that a girl like me would be interested in him. After many more texts we have both revealed we can't stop thinking about each other. He's told me he doesn't love his wife he stays for his kids as he could never break there hearts I know this man lives for them. He said if only we met 20 years ago. We haven't had any contact in 3 weeks and it'd killing me. I've got very strong feelings for him but I just don't know what to do for the best. I know we both have partners and it's wrong but you can't help who you fall got!

OP posts:
heyday · 25/02/2015 21:46

Theses situations can, and do happen. So far nothing has happened except you have tasted the luring fruit of temptation.
It sounds as if you have come to the right decision to not contact him again, as hard as this will be. A new 'romance' can be thrilling and exciting especially after being in such a long term relationship. But neither of you are free to persue this excitement and therefore it is nothing but deception.
We all have choices to make and we then have to live by the consequences of those choices. By perusing this guy you will almost certainly cause so much pain to so many and that would be terribly sad. He tried to fend off your texts but for some reason you persisted and his massaged ego got the better of him and he was tempted. How would your partner feel if he knew what you had been doing? Perhaps your 'perfect' relationship isn't quite so perfect after all. Please try and sort out your emotions before you destroy his family and probably your partner in the bargain.

Shopping1234 · 26/02/2015 10:40

Alwaylookingforsomething it's really hard I know. Just try and keep yourself busy to try and take your mind off him. I know it probably won't as I've tried it. Be strong! I know in a few weeks he'll be back in touch telling me he can't stop thinking about me but he'll be told I'm not playing no more games and it'll kill me but I can't let it go on any longer. Good luck to you and thanks for your advise

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alwayslookingforsomething · 26/02/2015 10:47

Thank you for your kind words Shopping

I have never met my guy or spoken to him. He is hundreds of miles away which actually helps otherwise I would have done something stupid by now.

I have a lovely caring husband who I am going to lose if I don't stop being so silly.

You sound really strong, I admire you and hope I can be like that too

Jan45 · 26/02/2015 11:11

You really are scraping the bottom of the barrel OP, lol.

babbityann · 27/02/2015 13:50

Shopping, I very much doubt he bother you again.
So, get on with your life and grow up a bit.

alwayslookingforsomething · 27/02/2015 14:52

Shopping has made the right decision and is moving on so no need to give her a hard time

babbityann · 27/02/2015 18:42

That's true always, but I think if the OP thinks he is going to chase her she is mistaken. It's over for him ( he will have moved on to the next victim/clown) and she needs to not expect him to contact her to move on. I bet she is checking her phone every 5 minutes !!

alwayslookingforsomething · 27/02/2015 19:21

She has come to a decision and hopefully she will stick to that

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