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Affair - not sure how to cope part 2

954 replies

OpheliaRose · 23/04/2015 08:58

In my previous thread I found out my husband was having an affair with a girl from work and has decided to leave me for her.

My previous thread is here for anyone who would like to se ether full details Old Thread

OP posts:
JugglingLife · 23/04/2015 09:44

Ophelia you are amazing. Try and keep strong, use the advice that you are being given wisely. Try and find some ambivalence towards the wankstain of a husband. Stop comparing yourself to the OW, consider her irrelevant, she is no more than a piece of shit on the bottom of your shoe. Keep your dignity. You can do this.

SylvaniansAtEase · 23/04/2015 09:45

Yes, don't meet him.

He doesn't get to set the timetable. Start that process now - detachment, you not being available for him to access at will.

Along with his conversation with your bro, TELLING you that he will be coming round for stuff and to talk is probably the clearest sign so far that part of what's happened here is a result of his overall, probably long term attitude -that HE is the boss, HE'S the important one - and when he liked his marriage, his family and your joint life, that was all dandy... as soon as he changed his mind, there's literally no recognition that you are in fact a separate, REAL person who, err, has an opinion of your own on it. Narcissism is bandied around a lot on this site, but that's essentially what it is - a total lack of comprehension of the humanity, the autonomy of other people.

So, you need to recognise that and snap out of the dynamic you've probably been in without even realising (remember when you said you 'assumed he'd try and get the twins a place in nursery near him'?)

What he wants is not only no longer relevant, it's something to be regarded with utter suspicion. Your default position is 'I'll think about that and let you know.' Your default reply to his baffled anger at that is 'Be quiet. You no longer have any right to ask anything of me, and I am no longer your friend.'

So - no meeting tonight - who the hell gets to tell you that you'll be having an important meeting sprung on you that very evening?! Fuck off. If you want some clothes, I'll put some in a bag for you and leave it outside. I don't want to see you. You think that's OTT/ridiculous, do you? Well tough shit. I don't like you posting on FB about your excellent life as a cheating shit, and I think that's pretty ridiculous too, but you're still doing it eh? So get used to me doing what I want to do. Hey, I guess it must be right for me - and I'd hate to lie to you, that would only hurt you more in the end - so here's my fuck off right now :)

GERTI · 23/04/2015 09:52

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JohnFarleysRuskin · 23/04/2015 09:53

Prepare yourself for him to be 'disappointed' again, the wanker.

Cherryapple1 · 23/04/2015 09:54

I agree with others - do not meet him. And the collection of his stuff - can you ask his parents to collect it, or leave it at theirs? He needs to realise he isn't the boss of you any more. Take back your control.

Ratfinkandbobo · 23/04/2015 09:56

Hi Ophelia
I second that today you should pack all his stuff up in bin bags (that's all he deserves) and put them in porch/garage/shed. Keep discussion to a bare minimum, have someone with you for support. You're very vulnerable at the moment, don't let him tie you in knots and manipulate you.
Make it clear that you are seeking legal advice.
Stress to him that your only concern is the twins welfare.
Make it clear that as their father he has a duty to provide an adequate standard of living for them.
If he tries to talk about ow, tell him you refuse to have a conversation about her.
Keep calm.

Weebirdie · 23/04/2015 09:58

OP, please listen to Sylvanian.

Phoenix0x0 · 23/04/2015 09:59

Found you.

Don't meet him unless you are with someone. I agree with PP he has been planning this and he thinks he is in charge...he dictates and you jump. Personally, I wouldn't meet him at all and communicate via email.

I said in your other thread before I found the new thread, put his stuff into liners and leave at the door or just outside.

The money is half yours but it also belongs to your children.

Think about changing the locks?

Ratfinkandbobo · 23/04/2015 10:00

If you don't meet him write him an email with something similar. Let him know you're taking charge. Take as much money as you can. I wouldn't trust this sleazebag not to fuck you over financially, as he's obviously morally bankrupt.

Cherryapple1 · 23/04/2015 10:02

You can't change the locks so please don't do that. Unless you accidentally lose your keys then you will have to do it.

LunacyPays · 23/04/2015 10:03

Think Ice Queen - freeze him out of your life.

Mama1980 · 23/04/2015 10:03

Morning checking and glad to hear you got some rest at least. I echo everyone else, don't meet him alone this evening could your brother come over to be with you. Or even just don't agree.
You're doing amazingly well. Stay strong.

sebsmummy1 · 23/04/2015 10:03

Fucking hell Sylvanian I love you, please be my friend Grin Your post had me nodding like Churchill, how fucking fucking DARE he. Ophelia let Sylvanian be the boss of you now as I've never seen such a series if more well thought out posts written on here.

Phoenix0x0 · 23/04/2015 10:03

I would accidentally lose them then!

Mama1980 · 23/04/2015 10:04

Great post sylvanian

LunacyPays · 23/04/2015 10:06

Let's hope it rains, and that somehow the bin bags containing his precious belongings are not tied properly. I would put as many family photos as you can at the top of the bags.

Phoenix0x0 · 23/04/2015 10:07

seb Grin

slyvanian you are so right.....!

ophelia let the hidden ice queen rise up! We are all behind you 100% and get those highlights..... Flowers

sebsmummy1 · 23/04/2015 10:08

I also bet he can switch mood in a moment. I have a feeling he is keeping it cool and calm and friendly right now in the hope he can manipulate OP into going along with his plans. If she starts to really get nasty and refuses to play ball i will bet you my savings account this could get ugly in an instant.

anotherbusybee · 23/04/2015 10:12

Wow, SylvaniansAtEase, that is an amazing post!

OP, you may scoff, but could you maybe dye your hair like Yolanda Foster from RHOBH? Just to top off the Ice Queen look!

KaputKiss · 23/04/2015 10:14

Please don't meet with him tonight. Please bag his things up and leave them on the doorstep. Is there any way you could lock the doors up (do he can't get in) and go to your mum's for a few days?
I think any meeting with him at this point will only make you feel worse - no good can come from it. Please protect yourself and your children.

Dumdedumdedum · 23/04/2015 10:15

Fantastic post, Sylvanian. OpheliaRose, it's no wonder you lost your house-keys, you don't know whether you're coming or going what with everything that's been going on recently.

Cacofonix · 23/04/2015 10:16

Checking in. You are doing so bloody well Ophelia. Listen to the excellent advice and use your growing anger to disconnect from him.

Do not see him this afternoon.
Bag up his clothes and leave on doorstep.
Organise email and suggest he contact you via that.
Change the locks.
Drain the joint account. (I am also a SAHM and wouldn't hesitate on this one).
Be out when he collects his stuff later.

You can do it.

parsnipbob · 23/04/2015 10:22

When my Dad left my mum I was a teenager. I wrote the OW a letter saying how hurt and devastated we all were and saying that karma would come around and bite her. Her response was that my Dad would not leave her as they were in love. Three months later he left her.

The OW will get bitten. So will your H. Disgusting people.

Redorwhitejusthaveboth · 23/04/2015 10:22

Sylvanian is wise... Re read her last post a million times over.

From personal experience - get every single discussion about finances and kids recorded - I found the best way was not face to face but email or text. I could then keep a paper trail of everything he said so it was never a question of him denying it, secondly it meant I had time to consider my reply ( instead of hysterical weeping shouting despair which I felt in his presence)

Lastly - it might help to hold onto the fact that you being upset, angry, bereft is part of the process... It hurts and is painful but it will be ok.. I think I stand alongside a lot of women here who have been to hell and back with a DH and who have come out the other side happier,healthier and stronger.... It won't last forever xxx

sebsmummy1 · 23/04/2015 10:23

Reason I am hesitant about draining the joint account as my DPs ex did this to him (different situation I will admit) and he sued her and got the money back.