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One night stand about to be revealed

148 replies

HopefullyAnonymous · 08/05/2017 19:07

I'm not sure where to post this. Have been with my OH for 8 years, due to marry later this year. Around 18 months into the relationship I found out that he'd been seeing someone else briefly. I was devastated, he moved out for a time but ultimately we worked things out. We now have two children, upcoming wedding and are really happy and strong.

During the time we were apart, I very foolishly had a one night stand with one of his friends. Very stupid, but at the time it didn't come out and there has never really been a time to bring it up. Said "friend" has since married but is now getting divorced. We haven't spoken in about 5 years as he and DP fell out over something unrelated.

Last night I received an email from him, containing a picture he obviously took on the night in question, with the caption "your life is about to be over". I didn't know this picture existed; it was taken without my consent but is clearly me. The email didn't say anything else. Today I've had three voicemails from a withheld number, two just silence and one which I'm assuming is him saying that my OH will soon know what a cheating slut I am as he can't let us marry without the truth being out there. I have no idea what to do - OH and I are in such a good place so this will taint everything, particularly with the wedding so close. I have no idea why he would do this, but it sounds as if he's going to make it out to be an affair rather than the one night it actually was. I know it's partly my fault for not being honest but this has the potential to ruin everything. I don't know what to do.

OP posts:
myoriginal3 · 10/05/2017 11:19

I hate the word slut. More than the word cunt actually.

Tell your partner then go to police. Sorry to repeat the mantra but it's a crime.

rollonthesummer · 10/05/2017 11:26

Do you think it might be his wife rather than him dwindling the messages?

Tell your DH and then go to the police.

user1489675144 · 10/05/2017 11:30

You are about to get married - start your marriage by being honest and tell your partner that his ex friend has sent messages and threatened to show a photo taken years ago when you were separated.
I find being honest fromt he start rather than trying to cover up works the best in the long wrong - you have done nothing wrong so don't try to hide what this ex friend is doing.
Also if naked picture tell the police you are being threatened.

TinklyLittleLaugh · 10/05/2017 11:32

Don't communicate with him.

Straight to the police.

You never know, if they have a word/caution him, then your DH might never find out about it.

TheTabardOfDoom · 10/05/2017 12:00

I go against other posters and I wouldn't tell my other half. If it comes out then it comes out but for now I would keep it zipped.

sunshinesupermum · 10/05/2017 12:04

Please go to the police now.

ohfourfoxache · 10/05/2017 12:07

I really hope you've been to the police

Cricrichan · 10/05/2017 12:19

To me it sounds like his wife has found the picture. It doesn't make sense for the man she slept with to threaten her. What would be the point? You were both single at the time so no bitterness there.

Op I would phone the guy and verify that it was him. Then threaten to go to the police as it might be against the law to take pictures of you naked without your consent (and you were sleeping so he can't prove you consented) and it is definitely illegal to distribute (which, if he/she sends to your oh it would be).

HopefullyAnonymous · 10/05/2017 12:39

i told OH. He was disappointed, but supportive. Absolutely furious, but not at me. One of our friends is a police officer and we've asked her to come round over the weekend (when off duty) so we can discuss with her what my options might be.

OH has confessed that when we got together he new this "friend" had feelings for me. I barely knew him, but when he heard OH and I had split/were on a break he was immediately offering his support. I feel like I've been played really.

OP posts:
Charlie97 · 10/05/2017 12:43

Well done OP.

Yes I think you were played, what an absolute cunt! Well he's not won, so he'll be getting the shock of his life with a knock on the door soon

MartinaMartini · 10/05/2017 12:45

Bless you OP. Your OH sounds a decent man. It must be a relief to have that out in the open now.

Hope it all works out so you can enjoy your wedding worry free!

nauticant · 10/05/2017 12:55

That's a really sensible way to handle things OP.

myoriginal3 · 10/05/2017 12:59

Aw, I wish you both well. That scumbag though.....

MommaGee · 10/05/2017 13:02

Glad you show to him Op.
Contrary to Dooms advice, this would be no way to start married life. Imagine if he'd done the big reveal the day before. Your DP sounds like a good man x

HashiAsLarry · 10/05/2017 13:05

Glad you told oh and he's angry for you. Hopefully you'll be able to get an answer from your friend re what action to take

ohfourfoxache · 10/05/2017 13:28

I'm so glad you've told him.

Please follow whatever advice your friend offers, this arse hole deserves everything he gets

PreemptiveSalvageEngineer · 10/05/2017 13:46

Great update, good to hear.

You've got this, OP. It's good to have DH on your side.

ThomasRichard · 10/05/2017 14:46

Well done OP. Your DP sounds fantastic; I really wish you well with your future married life, free from the claws of this contemptible creep.

sunshinesupermum · 10/05/2017 16:28

So pleased for you that your OH understands and that you have someone who can guide you what has to be done next.

noitsnotme · 10/05/2017 16:34

Glad that's a weight off your mind, OP. You have a strong relationship there. Make sure that creep gets everything he deserves. Not just for your sake now, but for anyone else he might fancy destroying.

Jimcanna · 10/05/2017 18:12

What a creepy twat. Good on you for telling your husband.

MrsBertBibby · 10/05/2017 19:26

Well the guy's done you one huge favour, he'said proved for you you've got a really good one there.

Now reward him with a visit from the police.

ShakingAndShocked · 10/05/2017 22:59

Well done OP, am so so glad you told your OH. But please please do report to police (even if friend says not worth your hassle/upset etc) as it is highly likely there will be other women as no-one this creepy and manipulative/long term scheming - let alone taking pics of you/poss others whilst sleeping FFSAngry and he cannot cannot cannot think that this is ok or just get away with it.

And yay for your OH - got a good 'un there Flowers

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