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Anyone left their DP/DH knowing it was for the best but still being in love with them?

762 replies

Ifonlyhewould · 27/03/2007 10:15

How did you get through it? Was it really for the best?

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Ifonlyhewould · 18/04/2007 15:45

You had a boob job Mel???? WoW! And you want Gel as well??? You greedy lady!!!

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melminx · 18/04/2007 16:34

lol yes i know!

LilyLoo · 18/04/2007 19:45

Hi all ,this lovely weather is having aserious detrimental effect on my time spent mneting. Def post up the boobies iohw they sound great . Glad to see the good weather having positive effect on your relationships girls (just off to see mls) let's hope it continues. Do they still alter then with having kids Mel ?

ginnedupmummy · 19/04/2007 11:22

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Ifonlyhewould · 19/04/2007 12:03

Maybe I should Ginnedupmummy, even the postman did a second glance! Doesn't say much for the state of my 'real' ones does it!!

I'm pleasd things are still going well for you xx

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gtimama · 19/04/2007 23:31

Hi ifonlyhewould - not been on for a few weeks. Hope you are well. Girls were off school over easter, but I still had to work, so I decided to take them camping last weekend when I heard the weather was going to be so good. We went to Swanage, which was lovely. Determined that girls still get to do the things that we used to do as a family. They loved sleeping in the tent, going out for meals, playing on the beach all day and just not being at home. I did enjoy it too, but it is hard doing it all alone. Doing all the driving, pitching the tent, making all the decisions about what to do and where to go. Times like this that I miss H. Especially when I pitched the tent next to a whole load of students who spent the night shagging very loudly!!!

Ifonlyhewould · 20/04/2007 10:14

Hi gtimamma!

Well done you! That is fantastic. I'm not sure I would have had the courage to set out on my own but, maybe one day I will. In fact, i've suggested a MN camping trip, lots of dirty songs and vodka! Just got to make sure we have somewhere to plug in the hairdryer and straighteners
So, it could have been worse for you, you could have ended up in the next tent to the MN'ers, no shagging but lots of noise and laughter!

I'm ok thankyou. Just getting on with things on a day to day basis. No wallowing, no worrying just enjoying every minute with DD whilst she is off school. She goes back on Monday, once I've given the house a good clean and put it all back together again (i've negelected the housework for the first time ever!) I don't know what i will do with my time. Mind you, she has worn me out so I might take a bit of time out to just chill!

It's nice to have you back. Keep posting!!

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LilyLoo · 20/04/2007 21:16

Evening IOHW all looks quiet over here just wanted to pop in check you ok

Cashncarry · 20/04/2007 23:17

Hi IOHW - second Lilyloo in hoping you're doing ok too Don't wear yourself out with DD this weekend - choose some nice relaxing things to do with her. You could always get her to help you make a headstart on the housework

I've posted a wee update on MLS's thread - she's doing ok I think...

Ifonlyhewould · 24/04/2007 11:21

Hi Guys

I thought we could do with a laugh.... read on!

In the hospital the relatives gathered in the waiting room, where their family member lay gravely ill.

Finally, the doctor came in looking tired and sombre.

"I'm afraid I'm the bearer of bad news," he said as he surveyed the worried faces.

"The only hope left for your loved one at this time is a brain transplant.

It's an experimental procedure, very risky but it is the only hope.

Insurance will cover the procedure, but you will have to pay for the brain yourselves.."

The family members sat silent as they absorbed the news.

After a great length of time, someone asked, "Well, how much does a brain cost?"

The doctor quickly responded, "£5,000 for a male brain, and £200 for a female brain."

The moment turned awkward.

Men in the room tried not to smile, avoiding eye contact with the women, but some actually smirked.

A man unable to control his curiosity, blurted out the question everyone wanted to ask -

"Why is the male brain so much more?"

The doctor smiled at the childish innocence and explained to the entire group, "It's just standard pricing procedure. We have to mark down the price of the female brains, because they've actually been used."

SEND THIS TO A SMART WOMAN WHO NEEDS A LAUGH

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Cashncarry · 24/04/2007 16:35

heard it before IOHW - 'tis not funny

You know we appreciate more off the cuff IOHW type humour

By the way, did you catch my misplaced aggression on another thread this morning? Over-reaction anyone?

Ifonlyhewould · 24/04/2007 17:25

Ooh yes! I did. I thought it was your oestrogen dominance kicking in again

As for the off the cuff humour Cash, ive not got a lot to work with at the mo, its pretty quiet on here lately. We will have to round em all up!

Hows the diet going I can't stop eating at the moment, i think its PMT related cos my boobies have expanded too, what with the gel bra too, they are fine specimens

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mylittlestar · 24/04/2007 19:26

what did I miss, what did I miss....

come on Cash spill...

Cashncarry · 24/04/2007 19:29

I'm stealing a quick moment on MN while DD watches Mr Men DVD so have to be quick!

I took offence to a poster on the rships board who started a thread on possibly starting a rship with another man - confused regular. Haven't got time to do a link but I stand by my original point of view and regard the explanation as too convoluted to be true

Hopefully it'll make you laugh - you need it today because IOHW's joke is RUBBISH

mylittlestar · 24/04/2007 19:31

ah right! I will search it out now!
I will probably take offence too... and I've had a glass of wine... so I hope the op is running for cover!!

October · 24/04/2007 19:32

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Cashncarry · 24/04/2007 19:34

oh, the shame

mylittlestar · 24/04/2007 19:36

No shame! I totally agree with your post. That looks very

I'm with you on this one cnc! 100%

Cashncarry · 24/04/2007 19:38

Thanks - thought at first it was down to oestrogen dominance

Would never have posted that if I thought the OP was genuine. The post giving herself advice was just too and I had a "gut reaction" type post because I was so incensed by it...

Gotta go and do bedtime now but will see you all later no doubt xx

mylittlestar · 24/04/2007 19:43

Off to do bedtime myself now and particularly shattered tonight. Don't think I'll get back up!

But fwiw I have just re-read that thread and I think it was a load of rubbish! Some people posted some very genuine and helpful replies and the op just messed up and forgot to name change when giving herself advice me thinks! So annoying. When there are so many genuine people on here crying out for help.

Catch up soon xx

LilyLoo · 25/04/2007 10:18

Made me smile iohw. How are you doing, is the fact this thread gone quiet a good thing or not? Has the fund completely depleted now in favour of new boobies or not ?

Ifonlyhewould · 25/04/2007 10:29

Thank you Lilyloo!! I liked it too. It's that Cash anh her Oestrogen Dominance, no sense of humour

I'm ok thanks. Still working on running away fund but must admit have prioritised boobies. One gel bra is just not enough. Summer is fast approaching and there are a lot of perky boobies to compete with. I'm an older mum in that school playground and gravity is not my best friend!! The sun was out this morning, its not hot, not even warm but some of the mums were half naked in there string vests and micro mini skirts. I felt a bit overdressed in me coat and boots! So, ive had a glimpse of the competition

On a more serious note, the combination of the AD's and the withdrawing from DP are working well. He is showing a better side to himself and it's one i'm liking. BUT, i'm not falling for it. I'm loving the way i'm feeling at the moment. Free of all the negativity and the put downs. I'm in no rush to go back to that!

How are you? It's a bit quiet on here lately. xx

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ginnedupmummy · 25/04/2007 12:28

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Ifonlyhewould · 25/04/2007 13:02

Ginnedupmummy please don't feel you have to lay low. You are just as important as the rest of us and it's lovely to hear from you when things are good as well as when they are not so good. Keep posting!!!! No matter what!

Yes, I do believe he has noticed. Where as before he would come in from work with his head facing the floor, not looking at me, just give me a grunt, he actually comes through the door and looks at me now, just for a moment or two but its an improvement! AND, he has started making conversation. He will ask me about dd and her day at school. I think me withdrawing, taking a step back has left a bit of a gap and HE is stepping in to fill it. Unless before the AD's I was just a nasty, miserable faced old witch and he was scared too scared to talk to me Or maybe he has noticed the boobies and is trying to get back in my good books!! He would get a shock once the gel bra fell to the floor!
Anyway, whatever the reason, he is more pleasant to be around when he actually is around but I'm not ready to fall for it yet. I feel really good at the moment and i'm not ready to risk losing that feeling.

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