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Affair - just about coping part 3

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OpheliaRose · 29/04/2015 20:58

Many of you will have read my original thread and my part two thread here

Brief outline I found out H was having an affair with a girl from his work since ten he has left me for her. His behaviour has been unbelievable

My old thread was titled not knowing how to cope however I am slowly learning

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OpheliaRose · 04/05/2015 18:52

GERTI of course not Star

Christina He's just being very focused on her lots of eye contact and paying attention when she talks. He laughs at pretty much everything she says and he's finding excuses to touch her. He even offered to help her do the washing up since I cooked! he never washes up Hmm

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Christinayangstwistedsister · 04/05/2015 19:01

Ha the washing up...a true sign that he is keen!

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Justusemyname · 04/05/2015 19:04

God I miss read that as touch her up. I was a bit Shock as he sounds a lovely gentleman.

OpheliaRose · 04/05/2015 19:06

Grin Well there has to be a positive to my situation!

They're off in a bit as both have work tomorrow, not sure what i'll do yet. Thinking I may have a relaxing bath and watch a film.

Need to think of how to face the week ahead ... Hmm

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FriendofBill · 04/05/2015 19:13

Face it one day at a time.

Just get through the day /hour /minute /moment...

GERTI · 04/05/2015 19:14

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Wristy · 04/05/2015 19:22

Yikes, just checked in this evening and it's all kicking off!! Shock

Glad your roast went well Phee (so cute, am I allowed to say that?). My DS (almost 4) still seems to prefer veg and potatoes over any kind of meat you offer him, as long as there is Yorkshire puddings he's happy.

I'm also glad you've had a lovely evening with your brother and your friend (is it new hat territory yet?). Xx

MerryMarigold · 04/05/2015 19:53

Have a lovely evening...you are really inspiring.

OpheliaRose · 04/05/2015 20:00

aww Merry thank you

wristy Grin that made me chuckle! and Phee is very cute I love it

Gerti yes I think setting up some goals would help :)

Decided to lie on the sofa making my new pinterest account listening to music

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Phoenix0x0 · 04/05/2015 20:01

My DC at two would not eat a Sunday roast; in the sense that she didn't like Yorkshire pudding odd, cooked veg and any meat aside from mince!

Your DT sound fab.

Hoping that you have a more restful nights sleep.

Also, download the sleep or relaxation app on your phone to listen with headphones well at least one, so you can hear the DT. I would also try lavender oil on your pillow as this helps with relaxation and also drink camoline tea like it's going out of fashion.

Isthereeverarightime1 · 04/05/2015 20:15

I'm on pinterest not sure I fully understand what I am doing though
I have some nice decor bits, looking a buying a new house soon so been looking at possible decors!

FriendofBill · 04/05/2015 20:17

Solicitor?
Nurserys?
Childminders?
Shopping?
Play dates?

Ledkr · 04/05/2015 20:19

Good grief thst abc is a test isn't he/she?
Obviousky been lurking in this thread and then using that to jump on our ophelia on another thread!!
How goady and twatty and really bad form.
Good that people took the time to give some Intelligent well thought out responses.
So here's mine.
FUCK OFF ABC Grin

GERTI · 04/05/2015 20:26

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Phoenix0x0 · 04/05/2015 20:30

ledkr that was exactly my thought, after reading the other thread after reading the unprovoked attack on this one.

I found it strange that this abc didn't comment any further on that thread, but then started again here.
is she WF...

bjrce · 04/05/2015 20:31

Ophelia,

You are doing fantastic.

One thing that doesn't sit right with me is your OH continual need to tell you how great the OW is.
There can only be two reasons for this:
1 He knows exactly what he's doing and is really trying to hurt you and get a reaction from you, so he can shift all the blame back on you, ie "she's totally irrational!"
2 He is not only trying to convince you, he is also trying to convince himself and in doing so, is to justifying his disgraceful actions. He knows what he did is wrong.

She is, on the other hand constantly extolling the positives of their break-up and how wonderful they managed it. Really, only a fool in lust will actually believe that utter rubbish. No one will ever tell you, no matter how amicable a break up, that they managed it well and are proud of themselves. That's delusional!

She is still on tender hooks with him, its still early days, in her mind he could still drop her and go back to his wife and two DCs. Don't for a second, think she hasn't thought about that. BTW I know this has gone too far for you, I am just as, an outsider highlighting scenarios that are very real.

I have followed you thread from the start, it does appear to me, that you H has actually behaved worse since the discovery of the affair.

Do not doubt yourself Ophelia, Its not all rosy in their garden.

Do you honestly believe, when your h is on his own that it hasn't occurred to him, what he has done. I know other posters may disagree with me, he is at the moment, still in the honeymoon period, this will change.

Going forward, your expectations of him should be much lower, expect the hurtful texts and nasty outbursts once he receives the solicitors letter. This will give you strength.

Many people have posted there should be at least a 6 month waiting period, as to when the OW meets your DC. I agree with this, Although you H must will try to dictate when this happens.
You mentioned, their activities in the Stationery office at work was a sack able offence, you could use this as a threat, to disclose to his boss and whom every you see fit, if he doesn't play ball. Believe me, if the OW hears this she will be terrified.

The tide will turn for you. You have good friends and family to help you get through this. Be proud of your DCs. Your H will be ultimately the loser in all of this. He may never admit this to you, but he will know it.

Their relationship will have many problems. Even though its all great now. Imagine the prospect of working together every day, being together every evening, talking about how great their life is, there's no more need for their lustful exchanges in the office, no more sexy hot emails, they have all evening to talk about it, minding different children every weekend. Her ex coming over for dinner. Its all to good to be true. He will grow tired of it before she does. It will grow tiresome. That day will come.

There are many great posters on this site, they are really an inspiration. Listen to them. Have faith in yourself and believe you will get through this and be a much stronger person for it.

All the very best.

OpheliaRose · 04/05/2015 21:41

Ledkr Thank you Flowers

Its actually been a nice evening listening to the rain fall (although i've left the back door open so i'm freezing) and music while making a decoration inspiration board.

I do wonder if WF is on MN ...

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AbitSceptical · 04/05/2015 22:03

Hello Phee!

I don't have advice to add, so haven't posted much but I keep thinking of you and am pouring you a Wine this evening.

I don't have any experience of your situation but it could happen to any of us, and if it does ever happen to me I'd definitely post on MN to get advice, based on the support you've received.

You have behaved with incredible dignity through these last turbulent two weeks and I have so much admiration for you. Keep going, I'm sure there are others like me who read your threads and silently cheer you on. X

MilesHuntsWig · 04/05/2015 22:56

You're doing brilliantly and you can do this. Get through each day as it comes no-one is judging you, if you need to curl up in a ball for a bit to then come back swinging as the DTs mum then you do that.

Hope you get some sleep.

Hexbramble · 05/05/2015 00:59

Hello Phee
I'll have to post my Pinterest board details to you (and GERTI) too - I love the home deco ideas, amongst other things.

Hmm... that poster on the other thread. I had the same thoughts... I wonder if she's a MN'er....I bloody hope not. Piss off you goady twat

Grin

Now. Where were we.....

Ah yes, Pinterest. I'll happily follow your board if you follow mine Grin

Hope your ok, my lovely. Lots for you to think about. Just remember, you have an army of clever, thoughtful, experienced and inspirational ladies marching alongside you and me

Christinayangstwistedsister · 05/05/2015 07:45

Mornin Phee

How's you? X

Mama1980 · 05/05/2015 07:48

Morning ophelia just checking in to see how you're doing after the weekend? Are you sleeping better?
I love a good Pinterest board :)
My sister in laws and I waste many a hour pinning home decor back and forth.

OpheliaRose · 05/05/2015 07:51

Morning

Another stressful nights sleep
Unfortunately I was very tired but couldn't seem to fall asleep felt all panicky about everything.

My mum has offered to come over later to take the twins out to the park for a bit. H wants to take them out for dinner tonight and said he will pick them up around 4pm on Friday retiring them by 5pm Sunday

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Christinayangstwistedsister · 05/05/2015 07:53

How do you feel about that?

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