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I need some clarity...possible EA

42 replies

Ithinkimparanoid · 29/08/2016 10:15

I am a long time member but haven't posted for a long time.

I would like some help with clarifying this situation and want to try and establish if I'm just over reacting or if it's something I should be concerned about. It's quite a long story so will try to include as much as I can and not drip feed....

DH and I are have been together for around 10 years, we have our ups and downs but have been through an awful lot together and I think we do usually work through our problems for the better.

An old family friend of DH moved back to the area with her DH and they had a child together. All good, got on really well, kids occasionally play together, had a few social evenings etc.

All good, but I started to notice odd things...DH often works late shifts, on the nights he was coming in late if friend was here having a glass of wine, she would start asking when he was due back and putting her lippy on! He would come home and after endless hints about being tired (for her to leave) I would go to bed and leave them chatting. She's quite overpowering compared to me and would want to organise holidays altogether etc., but we weren't keen as don't get that much time together for hols alone etc. Very pushy in that respect.

She started having problems with her DH, she came over and I asked if she was OK...she said fine, but then overheard her pouring her heart out to DH when she didn't realise I could hear.

It escalated to her being here when I came home from work on loads of occasions...she also knows MIL and would often be there too. She eventually split from her DH, and my DH ended up being there to help...shoulder to cry on, helping with practical stuff etc.

They go to the gym together a few times a week...I've never really fancies it but DH has said if I want to join them I can, so never really minded.

Things came to a head early this year when she had a really bad time with family illness and DH seemed to be spending more time with her. Things were bad between us for a lot of other reasons and we almost separated. We managed to get through things and after talking honestly, DH admitted that although nothing has physical had happened, he could see why this upset me and we realised she had (deliberately?) said / done some things that would cause conflict.

He dwindled contact as at the end of the day, she's still a family friend and it's not my place to dictate who he sees, but I've noticed recently that odd things are happening again...a bit more contact, weird passive aggressive fb posts from her (that might be me being paranoid though)..

Sorry this is so difficult to put I to words and makes me sound like a paranoid horrible person, I'm really not I promise Smile

Any words of wisdom...what would you do / think?

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Ithinkimparanoid · 29/08/2016 17:11

Thankyou, I will definitely be having look.

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AnyFucker · 29/08/2016 17:13

Make him read it too

Ithinkimparanoid · 29/08/2016 17:47

I will.

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mummyto2monkeys · 29/08/2016 17:56

I think this has gone much further than an emotional affair, I wouldn't be surprised at all if they had sex that first time you left her downstairs with your husband. Nor would it surprise me if the affair had started long before that night. This women has made it blatantly obvious and I think had you been minutes earlier those days she and your dh were there alone in your home, you would have found them in a compromising situation. This women has taken one look at you and realised that you were I am sorry to say it, a bit of a pushover. I think its time to get strong, to sit him down and tell him 'I know everything about you and x, you are going to tell me the truth right now, or this marriage is OVER.I will know if you have lied so don't even think about it, I will not be lied to anymore!'

They have been behaving like a couple. I would not be surprised if most of your joint friends and his family, already know that they were having an affair. Considering her visits to your Mil. (How is your relationship with MIL?) This woman has left her husband likely expecting your husband to leave you. It sounds like he has reduced contact and she is going mental at him, threatening to tell you everything. I would actually contact her for the truth.

I hate to say this, but I think you are in for a massive shock. I don't know if you would choose to leave your husband or fight for your marriage. But something needs to happen, you do not deserve to be treated this way!

Ithinkimparanoid · 29/08/2016 18:53

I know this might sound naive, but I really don't think it has become physical. I have been there most of the time or DC when I was at work...I do think DH likes the attention / friendship / whatever it is, but I think that is where it has got to and no further....I am going to watch very carefully...I will be assertive and insist this ends, beyond that, I'm not sure yet.

My relationship with MIL is OK...she is aware of how I feel about it and also tries to keep her distance. Our mutual friends can't stand her anyway...I'm 100% that if they knew anything, they'd tell me.

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AnyFucker · 29/08/2016 19:07

So, when are telling your husband to stop putting another woman before you ?

Ithinkimparanoid · 29/08/2016 19:09

Tomorrow, we will have plenty of time to talk properly.

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Ithinkimparanoid · 29/08/2016 19:11

I mean we'll have a lot of alone time to talk tomorrow...not putting it off

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AnyFucker · 29/08/2016 19:11

Good luck. Be assertive. Your husband is taking the piss out of you.

Ithinkimparanoid · 29/08/2016 19:12

Thank you. I know, he is isn't he Sad I think I've had my head up my arse too long!

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mummyto2monkeys · 29/08/2016 21:52

Unfortunately you were not always there.Did he get visibly fitter following his trips to the gym? This could have been a cover for them to spend time alone. I hope I am wrong, I wish you the best of luck for tomorrow.

Ithinkimparanoid · 29/08/2016 22:03

He did improve his fitness etc. I hope I haven't left it too long Sad Thank you for all of your advice, it's difficult to share IRL

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Ithinkimparanoid · 05/09/2016 20:46

Well I wasn't expecting that...I know it's wrong and I feel sick but I checked his phone. I needn't have worried about friend. He seems to have started texting his ex girlfriend now!! FFS! I am just so fed up...nothing incriminating as such...all very cosy though, lots of kisses etc...

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Ithinkimparanoid · 05/09/2016 22:22

Anyone?Sad

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Kr1stina · 06/09/2016 03:33

Oh I'm so sorry! What are you going to do ?

Atenco · 06/09/2016 05:01

Sorry, no opinion about the ex-girlfriend shit, but as someone who is a great believer that men and women can be friends, the old family friend does seem to be capable of that. I would definitely ask for him to put a stop to that friendship.

Mix56 · 06/09/2016 08:07

So you still haven't talked to him. If he has already got the wandering eye, isn't it better to address it before it becomes reality ?
Do you think you deserve to be the "llittle woman indoors"? You have dedicated yourself to him & the family . You are not to be overlooked.
Please grab your self esteem & act.
"Something is going on & I want to know what your plans are.... "
Maybe he is just feeling mortal & thinking of what could have been.... (not necessarily a crime) but you are living in doubt & its not a good place to be.

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