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Still struggling with DH's EA 2 1/2 years later

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printmeanicephoto · 07/04/2015 14:43

DH's EA ended completely with him cutting all contact with OW two and a half years ago. It was an EA plus kissing. However he says he still thinks about her sometimes although less frequently than he used to. The worrying part is he says although he doesn't think about her as much, when he does his feelings for her are just as intense as when the EA happened. I don't really want to share his head space with another woman all this time later. We have 2 Dc and am trying to make things work - married nearly 20 years. Bought him an easter egg on Sun with his favourite chocs inside and he just stared at me blankly and said he didn't want it and I should not of bothered - he's a bit weird with gifts. This annoyed me and I have started dissecting our relationship in my head this week. We're going for more counselling next week after a long break from couples therapy. Told him that he needs to wear a wedding ring (he lost his years ago). I said wearing one was non-negotiable to send signal to other women that he was taken- he said he'd buy a 10 pound ring from Argos and would wear one if he had to but then listed 10 reasons why it would be a problem (doesn't like wearing rings, might lose it again etc). He's generally a good faithful guy, good dad etc and is shocked at himself that he had EA but past and recent behaviour is not giving me the reassurance I need!! Help!

OP posts:
AnyFucker · 07/04/2015 19:56

"he's a bit weird about gifts"

he's a bit weird about respect

winkywinkola · 07/04/2015 19:57

Has he definitely cut contact with ow? I just don't see how his feelings can be as intense 2.5 years later. That isn't normal if you just don't see someone or have engagement with them.

Op, he's not doing anything for you. He's telling you stuff that is still so hurtful all this time later.

Why did he have the affair? It's never justifiable but if your marriage is to work you both have to get what works and why.

Does he try and make you happy? Any gesture of love or affection or kindness? Anything?

dreamingofblueskies · 07/04/2015 20:14

Has he done anything in the past 2.5 years to show how sorry he is for having the EA?

My husband had an EA -of sorts- 8 months ago, I know how sorry he is every single day but it is still really hard trying to get over it and back on track. If your DH isn't even showing any regret other than 'well I'm still here aren't I?' then I can't imagine how hard it must be for you.

If he's still given you no reassurance after all this time then is he worth the heartache?
Flowers

SylvaniansAtEase · 07/04/2015 20:19

What an obnoxious little squirt he sounds.

I think I'd use the same blank, unhelpful tone when you explain that actually, you're a bit bored of the fact that 2 years later he still seems to think you're as disposable and take-for-granted as you always were, and to tell him to pack. As you're not sure you can be bothered any more, and you might just want to take it a day at a time, yeah?

Mumfun · 07/04/2015 20:27

He doesnt sound into you at all. And my experience is that if they are'nt really remorseful and working hard to make you feel comfortable and safe then there is no point in reconciliation. Reconciliation is hard work and he isnt pulling his weight at all.

So sorry Flowers but Im glad I called time on my reconciliation and glad Im no longer with him. Life is too short to spend it unhappy.

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