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Help I can't let go of the past

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wheelsanddollbaby · 07/11/2006 07:10

My husband left me and or son two and a half years ago for another woman. Since then he has come back to the marital home for three months and left again. I am REALLY struggling to let go. I have discovered that this woman is now pregnant and she and my husband had split up. As far as I am aware they have recently got back together and I just can't help wanting them to split up again so she can see how it feels to be left with a young baby. As far as I am aware she has moved out on him three times and(she claims) he has begged her to come back. In the recent turn of events he was working in London and his contract finished and he had no money and therefore returned to his flat in Nottingham. She lives in Notts and is working, so I guess he had the option of being on the dole alone or being on the dole and having her pay for day to day living costs as well as sitting on the dole.
She destroyed my life and I can't stop the immense anger and sadness taking over me constantly.
I should have know really that he would do this to me, as he walked out on his last partner with their seven year old and their four month old fighting for her life premature baby.
Just wanted to know if any MNs think this relationship with this woman will last. He says he loves his children but lives with no of them and has recently told me that he wants nothing to do with our son anymore(heartbreaking). I want to be able to let go but I just find myself sinking into a deeper depression pining for what used to be.

OP posts:
Carmenere · 07/11/2006 13:42

Ah thanks WADBI really wasn't trying to upset you, I was just frustrated that you were a little reluctant to see that this person only means you harm, which is a very sad situation.

Trying to forget about him and this awful episode will be the best thing you ever did. You are fortunate to have a lovely son and fortunate because the love of our children can give us the strenght to deal with anything.
You can rebuild your life, you can meet a genuinely nice man who will love you and your ds. It is out there as many women on this site will tell you. This is a wonderful site for support, it is there for you in bucketloads, just ask.

wheelsanddollbaby · 07/11/2006 14:03

Thanks Carmenere, you are absolutely right. Is hard to feel that I was such a bad judge of character but I guess a wolf does come in sheep's clothing. He was like sleeping with the enemy, you have a partner/husband that only means you harm and destruction no love and care. For so long I would fool myself into thinking that he wouldn't lie that blatantly or be so cruel to us and he did, he can and he will for as long as I still let him. Anyway, onwards and upwards, I am going to see my GP this week cause I am really feeling down and I need to get over that first before I can tackle anything else. thanks everyone

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Carmenere · 07/11/2006 14:41

Good for you, I'm really pleased that you are taking steps to get over this dreadful time of your life. Even just booking the docs appointment will make you feel like you are taking control of your life again.
Good luck, you can do it

sleepfinder · 07/11/2006 16:28

I'm coming to this thread late, but I wanted to add C, don't be impatient with yourself in your getting over this / him.

It takes everyone a different amount of time to grieve a relationship. You will get there I'm sure, so don't lose heart.

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