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Affair - Learning to Cope Part 4

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OpheliaRose · 07/05/2015 19:05

Many you will have read my threads 1 2 3

I found out almost 3 weeks ago that my husband was having an affair with a girl from his work. Not only where they exchanging flirty messages but had also had blow jobs and sex at the office when confronted my Husband told me he had feelings for the OW and would be leaving me for her.

3 weeks on and the pain I feel is still unbearable, he has been spending time with OW and her child, wants to have our Twins EoW and is planning on introducing the Twins sooner rather than later as the OW will be a big part of his and their life. Heart broken doesn't even cover what I am currently feeling and experiencing

I have decided to file for divorce on grounds of adultery but as its currently stands will not be naming the OW. This is not an easy choice for me to make however I do not think it will make me feel any better because apart from the courts, me Husband and OW no one will know. They appear to feel no shame at their actions anyway so what good would it do.

I want to thank all you wonderful ladies for your continued support at this very hard time for me.

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KaputKiss · 08/05/2015 10:34

Absolutely please do send balloonslayer's response - it is absolutely spot on.

HootyMcTooty · 08/05/2015 10:49

Absolutely send Balloonslayer's email, it's perfect!

Ledkr · 08/05/2015 10:59

Those two are happy and have what they want, all is well on their lives.
They are totally incapable of seeing that other people are not feeling as happy or positive about life as they are.
What a pair of cunts.

OpheliaRose · 08/05/2015 11:42

BalloonSlayer your response is exactly what I need.

Sorry an emotional morning trying to work out what to pack for DTs for tomorrow Sad

Ok I may take the plung for skinny jeans

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OpheliaRose · 08/05/2015 11:44

Sorry that's a really crap update just feeling a bit all over the place and need to digest all your comments

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Vivacia · 08/05/2015 11:44

Pack? Favourite teddy and book?

Wristy · 08/05/2015 12:03

Phee, I turned 35 recently and I'm a size 14 (crap, I actually wrote it down, now I just need to admit it!!), a good inch shorter and I live in skinny jeans (I should probably think about try something new myself). I really like Gap jeans (I have issues getting my arse in and then the waistband being horribly loose!!) there the only ones that seem to fit well.

Fav teddies, books, maybe send them with some playdoh to tread into granny's carpet!!!Grin

Wristy · 08/05/2015 12:08

Do they have any toot toot driver stuff (vtech, I think) my DS loved their chirpy little singing voices, they drove me potty!! If not maybe see if you can get some cheap 2nd hand ones to keep at daddy's!

OpheliaRose · 08/05/2015 12:31

We do actually have toot toot driver stuff (they drive me insane) so maybe I'll send them with the duplicate cars so they can have familiar toys there. Would it be odd to put my perfume on a teddy each so they can still smell mummy?

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BalloonSlayer · 08/05/2015 12:37

. . . and if you have put sellotape over the speaker holes (as I always used to do with VTEC toys to reduce the bloody NOISE) you might er want to peel it off?

Yes YES to the perfume!

ELIANASGRANNY · 08/05/2015 12:43

"Would it be odd to put my perfume on a teddy each so they can still smell mummy?"

Not odd at all darling, but so so sad that it's come to this. Find your smile, go with your plans, and your little ones will be back in your arms before you know it.

Wristy · 08/05/2015 12:45

balloonslayer you're a genius!!! Why did I never think to muffle the little blighters???

And yes I agree on the perfume idea.

OpheliaRose · 08/05/2015 12:50

wristy I'm with you I never even thought to muffle them just hope they don't notice if the batteries are removed ... They always do!

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Hippychick73 · 08/05/2015 13:04

I've been following all your threads Ophelia

I been wondering especially after your POADH (PRICK OF A DH) email that WF seems like a total sociopath /psychopath

She seems to have no empathy , understanding, of what she and your POADH has done and isn't particularly bothered either but I guess neither had your POADH either

Maybe I've been reading that damn sociopath /psychopath thread but just those few things that you have said seems that she is a person who really isn't quite right if you see what I mean

I wonder if she is one of those people that thrives on being the centre of attention and now she has your POADH she will dump him once you send him the divorce stuff and she realises that she might be stuck with him

OpheliaRose · 08/05/2015 13:07

hippy that's possible I guess everyone sings her praises tho and just makes her out to be great. Although hopefully that will be changing however

Ok some have brought my twins a special teddy each and explained that they are for them while they are away from mummy and if they miss me and want a cuddle all they have to do is cuddle the teddy who will let me know and I will send them a massive cuddle through the bear.

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Rosieliveson · 08/05/2015 13:07

The perfume is a really good idea. I always used to take a scarf with mum's perfume on when I was younger going on sleepovers. I used to get really homesick.

If they have any clothes that are really tricky to get on, do up etc. definitely pack those too Wink

Hippychick73 · 08/05/2015 13:13

That's the thing very few people get everyone to sing there praises, no one is that fucking nice or perfect or wonderful

We see it on here all the time , DH is a basterd, abusivse, hits me but all my friends , family think he is wonderful

So I wonder if it's all an act on her part , the being this cool hip wonderful person.that every one like ( well apart from us on here)

MerryMarigold · 08/05/2015 13:14

I love skinny jeans and skinny trousers, and I am the same height as you, but a size 12-14 (my legs and hips are slim, but a huge, old tummy after the twins...ermmm...still...6 years later). Anyways, so I love them for being able to wear loose tops and show my legs, always makes me look slimmer.

But don't take fashion advice from me. I am a frumpy nearly 42-year old.

Also, the perfume is a sweet idea.

Has exh ever had them on his own? My dh took my 3 kids out to a shopping centre the other day (bear in mind they are now 6 yrs old, and the older one is 9) and we realised it was the first time he'd had all 3 of them OUTSIDE (inside is different). He struggled! I've been managing it for so many years, or we've done it together. Overnight is different again. I hope exh struggles but that the twins are fine.

I second Balloon's email. Perhaps if you 'prepare' him with this, it may (wishful thinking?) make him on the look out for the twins reactions to things. Even if he never says anything,but just so he's looking out for their interests and more aware. Sad he needs reminding, but he does.

MerryMarigold · 08/05/2015 13:16

Are they potty trained? Maybe this is the weekend to start? Wink

Phoenix0x0 · 08/05/2015 13:30

What about also adding a photo and an item of your clothing for them to smell and hug....smelling you and seeing a picture of you will help. It does with my DC.

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Momagain1 · 08/05/2015 13:33

I have decided to file for divorce on grounds of adultery but as its currently stands will not be naming the OW. This is not an easy choice for me to make however I do not think it will make me feel any better because apart from the courts, me Husband and OW no one will know.

Those that matter, his family and hers, will know, no matrer how you file. Even your kids, eventually. Their workmates will know too, as they don't seem inclined to make even a pretense of not to have begun before the divorce. It will effect the career of at least one of them, as once they are known as a couple, they cannot be on the same path promotions wise.

Stop reacting to him, put your preferences for timeline regarding the kids and OW out there. If he is moving to his own place, there is no reason at all to hurry her into their lives. The children need some months to adjust to the new normal of two homes before being asked to accept a new partner. It is different for OW's child as the huge change of splitting the family and mum and dad having different homes and friends is already a fact for that child. As it will be for your children, someday, when you have someone they need to meet.

It isnt about not allowing them to meet her, it is about regulating the changes to a pace they can adjust to. Research supports going slow. But while this allows you to control and delay them meeting her, you cannot prevent it altogether. Unless you are lucky enough their new relationship doesnt survive his actual availability. Barring that, she is part of their normal.

Discuss with him the official explanation for why daddy isnt here anymore, and why Mummy doesnt come to Daddy's house with us. It needs to be simple, and used by both of you. They are so little, and really only know what you tell them, so it needs consistency. 'Because daddy and mummy each want their own house now.' is probably actually quite enough for such small children. Mummy and Daddy having their own homes can be as reasonable as any other family members having their own homes, if you and all the family they know present it that way. They havent a clue about love and marriage and divorce and division of property. Mum lives here, dad lives there, grandparents live here, Friends live there. As with my younger dd, seperate parental homes will be all they ever remember, so just be factual.

As they experience two different homes, and the grandparents we see with dad vs the grandparents we see with mum, and the different neighbors, eventually, the different friends, incl. OW, will simply be facts of their lives. They are unlikely to remember ever living in one house, and in the end, may not remember not having a stepmother. My younger DD does not remember not knowing her stepmother, though she remembers the wedding and moving in.) It is not the life you expected to give them. But it is the life they are getting, and they will accept it more easily if you do.

Charley50 · 08/05/2015 13:41

Glad you're going with Balloon Slayers excellent response. It puts you back in control. I'm 45 I wear skinny jeans. They look good with sandal and converse etc too if you aren't into heels (I'm not). I love Zara. Skirts and dresses will get you compliments. I'm not very well groomed but when I am I get compliments and it does help with my self esteem, as it will with yours.

Charley50 · 08/05/2015 13:43

Very level-headed advice momagain.

MerryMarigold · 08/05/2015 13:49

Great, measured response mom. Maybe you can include some of that in your email, Ophelia.

Dumdedumdedum · 08/05/2015 14:04

Agree with/about Momagain, too.