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I don't know what to do - a bit of handholding

85 replies

withaspongeandarustyspanner · 13/02/2016 17:16

I'm not sure if this is best here or in bereavement.

I posted a few weeks back as I thought DH might be seeing someone else. I now don't think this is the case.

DH suffered a bereavement a few months ago. It was a close family member. Around the same time, DH's behaviour (understandably) changed. He seemed quite distant and was finding excuses not to be at home. These things and a few other things, made me feel that something was wrong and I floundered and concluded that he was interested in someone from work. Like I said, I don't think this is the case. I may be wrong, but I think I trust hi on this.

Anyway, the last few months have been awful. More of the same and I've also been suffering panic attacks because of the stress I'm feeling in our relationship. DH is obviously struggling with grief and I feel unable to help. I felt that something had changed in our relationship but I couldn't put my finger on it. I've tried not to badger him as I recognise that's the last thing he needs.

Anyway, last night he told me that about a couple of months ago, something changed and, though he loves me and always will, he's no longer in love with me and thinks it better if he moves out. He said that he can't see a future with me and can't see how he can get back to how he did feel about me. This also corresponds with the bereavement. Almost the same time frame, but he doesn't feel that the two are connected. He feels that they are two separate incidents.

He has agreed to get some bereavement counselling and, after that, will go to relate with me.

What on earth do I do?

OP posts:
CityMole · 17/02/2017 16:59

Ick, what a predictable cunt. I'm so glad that you found out the truth without it dragging on for years, and that you've met somebody good Smile

AnyFucker · 17/02/2017 17:14

Still following the script then ? No surprises there.

Hermonie2016 · 17/02/2017 17:26

It is so predictable and yet so shocking.What a selfish decision.

The lying and deceit is just awful.You were turning yourself inside out to fix things.

withaspongeandarustyspanner · 18/02/2017 16:27

I really did. He didn't leave for over two months. And he made promises and lied all that time. Even at one point telling me he was going to 'try' to see if his feelings came back (this was the day I chucked him out after finding the text message - then I felt sorry for him because he did, momentarily, seem sorry - but I think it was because he had nowhere to go.

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withaspongeandarustyspanner · 18/02/2017 16:28

Will he follow the script forever? Do they always?

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withaspongeandarustyspanner · 18/02/2017 16:47

I realise that sounded a bit pathetic. What I mean is, how long do I have to look forward to this for? It's so boring. I realise that I probably perpetuate it by engaging with him. I'm trying to be monosyllabic and not let him have control, but it's really tricky as he still keeps phoning and appearing when he collects the kids.

Any top tips for dealing with it?

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AnyFucker · 19/02/2017 14:48

Doorstep handover or 3rd party handover

Ignore any communication that isn''t directly about the kids

Perfect the "looking slightly over his shoulder" stare and bored responses to his barbs

donajimena · 19/02/2017 14:55

Its wonderful that you have met someone too. I would dream of telling you not to rush like Hesterton posted.
Why is it that the men get to move on and the woman left picking up the pieces is told 'not to rush'?
Enjoy your new life

withaspongeandarustyspanner · 05/08/2020 20:53

An update. I have just been to the registry office to give notice to get married later this year (COVID permitting)to the lovely man I mentioned. XH - his relationship with OW ended last summer. And he's still a dick Grin

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ExhaustedFlamingo · 05/08/2020 21:06

Aaaah OP, that's lovely news. Good for you - I hope you're very happy.

Also, and I don't even care that it's petty, bloody delighted scumbag ex and his OW fell apart. No more than they deserve.

I hope everything with your children is more settled now too. You've done brilliantly weathering this storm.

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