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ive been up all night.

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vicarinatutu · 03/07/2015 05:29

ive just let the love of my life walk away. ive deleted the numbers and the messenger services. it was reciprocal. he wasnt going to commit and is in a relationship already.
i left mine when i realised i had feelings for him. i walked away from a relationship of 27 years. like a complete idiot

this is hard. my eyes are like piss holes in the snow. i wouldnt let him end it by text and said he had to call or visit, then deleted everything on the phone.
but now i know whats about to happen.

i feel very alone and have during the entire non relationship if im honest - he was never mine to miss.

so why do i miss him already?

my life is in tatters. im lonely. im alone. i have been for 6 months. i thought things would change but he is by his own admission a coward and nothing ever changed despite promises.
i realise now nothing ever will.
i have to walk away and move on.
i left my home. my dh. my grown up children. my pets.
for nothing. dh has moved on and has a gf. a real relationship while i was pissing about with cloak and dagger bloke who was never gonna commit. its fine - bed made....lying in it and all that.
but right now - id gladly lay down and die. i destroyed my lifes work of 27 years in 6 weeks. 6 months later im in the same boat. i have nothing but debt debt and more debt. i have no prospect of a relationship - ive had plenty of predatory men try it.....ive had at least 2 encounters that were sheer desperation and that i hated myself for.
my self respect is below sea level and my judgement is questionable.
im fucked.
im about to get dumped by someone who never deserved me in the first place....and who i just dont want to get dumped by. but its going to happen or im going to do it for them.
ive waited long enough.
im not gong to meet anyone else am i. im going to grow old and die alone and i cant even have a cat cos i rent now.

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EElisavetaOfBelsornia · 03/07/2015 20:48

Just seen this thread. Vicar you were once there for me (under a different name) with practical advice and moral support in the darkest moment of my life. I quite literally owe my life to you, and I'm incredibly sad that you're hurting now. Icecream is right, you haven't killed anyone, you just fell for a player. And now you have got yourself out which shows that you are strong. You didn't fuck up your life, you reclaimed it. And if you need comfort, support or a listening ear, I'll be here for you Flowers

JohnFarleysRuskin · 03/07/2015 20:51

Vicar- you have not fucked up your life and he is not the love of your life.

There is so much joy ahead of you.

MotherFluffer · 03/07/2015 21:17

Vicar at least you're not as dumb as me, I've been the OW twice. I bitterly regret it, but have totally moved on and reformed myself and am really happy - good luck to you, absolute shit that you have to work with him :(

vicarinatutu · 03/07/2015 22:57

I'm so touched actually by the kindness, his partner wasn't aware and it wl sty that way. they can carry on which he is what he wants. I'm a weepy terrible . mess. trying to work
. failing miserably.

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Kleptronic · 03/07/2015 23:08

Hang in there Vicar.

Kleptronic · 03/07/2015 23:10

The shift will end. Then you need to eat something (anything) and get proper sleep. No wine, no pills if you can.

EElisavetaOfBelsornia · 03/07/2015 23:27

Klep is right. Get through today, get some sleep. One day at a time.

munchkin2902 · 03/07/2015 23:36

All things pass. Don't even think about other relationships in the future. Concentrate on making yourself happy x

ChristinaTweet · 03/07/2015 23:51

Vicar how long was it going on for? why did you decide to leave your dh without being sure?

AcrossthePond55 · 03/07/2015 23:54

Vicar, your marriage was unhappy. Please don't start to look at it any other way. Don't make it into something it was not and beat yourself over the head with it.

CatthiefKeith · 03/07/2015 23:59

Oh Vicar, I'm so sorry you are in pain. You haven't fucked your life up, you have made a mistake, but it won't ruin your life, it may feel that way now, but you deserve so much better than being dicked around or an unhappy marriage.

Give yourself some time to cry, then get back out there. Thanks

AcrossthePond55 · 04/07/2015 00:02

Posted too soon. You were vulnerable because you were unhappy and you fell into a bad relationship with a selfish man. Give yourself time. Don't try to think too far into the future right now. Just concentrate on taking care of yourself one day at a time.

Try to sleep and when you wake up eat anything that sounds good and make yourself some nice sugary tea or coffee.

Remember, we'll be here.

CakeUpWall · 04/07/2015 01:41

Oh vicar, I'm so sorry that you're in pain. I've seen you go the extra mile to help others in distress many times; now it's your turn to be comforted.

Don't be too hard on yourself. Thanks

Kleptronic · 04/07/2015 08:47

How are you doing Vicar? I hope you got some sleep.

CantAffordtoLive · 04/07/2015 09:04

I hope you are feeling a bit better this morning.

Go and get yourself a kitten/cat Smile I have a big, lovely, affectionate lump of a cat happily purring beside me while I MN. Flowers

Milllii · 04/07/2015 12:11

Vicar since you work with this man could you not ask to change rotas. I'm sure your Sargent/Inspector or even talking to someone who deals with Welfare could assist you with this. The affair probably hasn't gone unnoticed amongst your colleagues so it would be better for both of you. Even a move to another station maybe.

EElisavetaOfBelsornia · 04/07/2015 17:20

Hope you're doing ok today?

Kleptronic · 04/07/2015 19:58

Lawks vicar. Give us a sign you're ok!

TopOfTheCliff · 04/07/2015 20:47

Another one here who you helped a while back when I was in a similar position (many NCs since)
You have been a godsend to many on here Vicar. Flowers and Cake to you.

I left my 27 year marriage after having my head turned by an MM who then stayed with his DW and made a go of things. Thank God he did! I didn't have to be responsible for breaking up his family and my marriage was hurting me. The affair gave me courage to leave and live alone.

Five years on I am with a wonderful man and enjoying life fully. My DC have grown up and seem to have accepted the new family set up and all are well adjusted happy people, and my XH has found someone who suits him better than I ever did.
In a nutshell although it hurts like hell it's like going to the dentist to have a rotten tooth pulled out. You will be better off in the long run!

CoogerAndDark · 04/07/2015 21:51

She'll still be on shift, I expect.

Vicar, he's pissed you about and you were carried away by whatever he said and did. Relationship built on lies and subterfuge.
Best thing to do is distance yourself professionally, however that might be managed.

AdoraBell · 04/07/2015 22:09

Hope your shift wasn't too rough today Vicar

Take care of yourself. Would changing rotas as suggested be possible?

Jux · 04/07/2015 23:01

Vicar, I'm so sorry. The pain of this will lessen, as you know. Thanks

Thinking of you xx

LizzieVereker · 04/07/2015 23:25

Vicar, I'm so very sorry to find you in this situation. You are a good, kind person who has made a mistake. I hope you will find the support you need in RL and also on here, the kind of support you have so kindly and freely given to others over the years.

You've accidentally travelled down the wrong path for a while, that's all, it doesn't change the good soul that you are. You can find a new path, and I know you will. Take the best care of yourself Flowers

vicarinatutu · 04/07/2015 23:42

alright thanks everyone. just working weird hours. feel better for some sleep. I will be OK. I'm trying to look ahead. my friend Li Ely and we'll meaning as she is keeps asking if I regret everything. ....I can't. I can't even contemplate that otherwise I've wrecked everything for nothing. I've got to look ahead and not back. I can't believe at time that I've been so foolish when I have always been so sensible and staid. ...but I have so I have to live with what I've done. and look ahead.

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