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Husband cheated for second time

261 replies

harriettep123 · 27/10/2017 11:20

I’m 50 h 52 we’ve been married for 30years happily so I thought. 4 years ago he had a 3 year emotional affair with an ex school mate he reconnected with on Facebook, they later met for sex in a Travelodge. I wanted continue with the marriage and he swore it wouldn’t happen again. Guess what ? He went to a rugby game with some mates picked up a young girl in a bar and had sex in his hotel room, I found out because he was guarding his phone while we were on a mini break in Spain. When we got back I got on his phone and they’d stayed in contact sexting on WhatsApp and arranging to meet again. Obviously I went ballistic and asked him to leave , he won’t and six months later he’s still here in the spare bedroom, as he LOves ME , lol !
Also last week I got on his web history on the iPad, he’s been using porn sites, dating sites and looking at escort girls in our area and in his home town where his parent live. I’ve made an appointment with a solicitor on Monday, but pathetically I still love him. I’m in pieces on antidepressants please help me to be strong. I know what I’d say to someone in my position so why can’t I be more pro-active ?Anyone else experienced this ?

OP posts:
harriettep123 · 07/11/2017 12:39

Nearly caved yesterday spent the day in bed wretchinh and 😢 he went to the pub to play Poker and came back at midnight. He’s asked me to suspend the divorce but hasn’t actually told me how we’re magically going to be happy again because he’s obviously not giving up anything lol ! My son is coming round tomorrow to help me get things signed and sent Off he’s really encouraging me bless him ❤️

OP posts:
Puzzledandpissedoff · 07/11/2017 13:00

Don't be too hard on yourself, Harriet; after 30 years it was never going to be easy, even though you know you're doing the right thing

In many ways I wish he wasn't still living in the house; as this latest gambit shows, he clearly feels it's only a matter of time until he talks you round, made easier by him actually being there

He won't "give anything up" as he has no reason to do so while he's getting more or less his own way, but can I ask how you answered his suggestion about the divorce?

SusannahL · 07/11/2017 13:27

Stay strong Harriet!

One thing to bear in mind is that your strength will be so encouraging to other poor women in similar circumstances.

Mxyzptlk · 07/11/2017 20:40

Staying in the house does give him the opportunity to act like a decent person, to try to win you round.
It seems like he isn't even bothering to do that so why would you give him another chance?

I'm glad your DS is helping you. Keep going!

Gemini69 · 07/11/2017 20:52

Sending you hugs OP.. stay strong Flowers

RainyApril · 07/11/2017 21:00

Hold firm op, he is only snivelling because he's belatedly realised what he stands to lose : his whole comfortable life.

I wish I could've seen his face, the moment he realised you wouldn't tolerate it any more.

He is staring down the barrel of a lonely bedsit while you will be supported by your children, family and friends.

harriettep123 · 07/11/2017 23:00

He thought I was going to change my mind then I asked for the court costs cheque he turned angry and said he’d done everything to save the marriage but now it’s all my fault for a divorce he doesn’t want. I’m in bits , he’s in the spare room I want to go to Him as he’s upset but I know he didn’t care about me when I was heart broken yesterday’x

OP posts:
LastOneDancing · 07/11/2017 23:12

A man who doesn't want a divorce doesn't fuck other people.

Please stay strong. You deserve to be loved and adored, not lied to and cheated on.

pog100 · 07/11/2017 23:19

He is just being ridiculous. Ignore it, plough on, finish it.
Good luck.

Mxyzptlk · 07/11/2017 23:27

He's not upset, he's in a tantrum because of not getting his own way.

Mxyzptlk · 07/11/2017 23:28

he’d done everything to save the marriage

Really? What has he done?

Puzzledandpissedoff · 07/11/2017 23:47

I'm afraid this is precisely the problem with allowing him back: he can keep up the pretence of decency as long as he think he's almost there, but the instant you dare to assert yourself with something like the court costs he shows his true side again

You might recall that I suggested he could turn extremely nasty if he finally has to realise he's lost, and that you should protect yourself

And I meant it ... Hmm

ferntwist · 08/11/2017 00:02

Get rid OP, you deserve so much better! Yuk to coming home to your house after trawling the nightclubs, even if he is staying in the other room. Who does he think you are, his mum? Get him out.

notapizzaeater · 08/11/2017 00:10

He’s trying to fund your vulnerable points and will play on them. He didn’t think that much of you to pick a girl up and shag her. Stay strong

BitOutOfPractice · 08/11/2017 07:37

You might’ve known it was all your fault eh op?

Too right he’s upset. But not for the hurt he’s caused. Or the sleazy way he’s behaved. No, he’s upset for himself because he’s been called on his behaviour.

I sincerely hope you’re telling everyone why you are divorcing

gunsandbanjos · 08/11/2017 07:53

You’re doing so well, don’t let him bully you into changing your mind.

SandyY2K · 08/11/2017 09:44

My son is coming round tomorrow to help me get things signed and sent Off he’s really encouraging me bless him

I bet your son knows of more of your H's infidelity than you do. That's why he's encouraging you to get divorced.

You forgave once...he didn't appreciate it. Now he's annoyed because it will cost him loads.

How is sleeping with other women doing everything to save the marriage exactly?

That comment just shows he has no remorse. He's just angry you found out.

Thebluedog · 08/11/2017 09:48

He thinks it’s your fault ‘wow, just wow’ you couldn’t make this shit up!!!

Stay strong Op, this is the hard part.

SandyY2K · 08/11/2017 09:53

but now it’s all my fault for a divorce he doesn’t want.

Of course he doesnt want a divorce. He wants a wife ... who makes him look like a respectable man and he wants girlfriends on the side.

Why would he want to lose half his money

. Pension .. pay spousal support etc... He wouldn't... but he risked it all.

You forgave a 4 year affair ... so he thinks this is nothing in comparison.

Please stand your ground... and remember... it's just twice you can prove... there is more.

Happyfoodie50 · 08/11/2017 17:01

Sending you a big hug. You are my age and it’s fine on the other side after divorce .although I rushed into another relationship after divorce and now found another charmer so so dont rush anything. Have you got some good girlfriends that can support you. Mine were my cheerleaders and really helped.A lot of men want to stay in a marriage but play the field with younger women. Don’t let him.

harriettep123 · 08/11/2017 19:46

Thanks so much you are keeping me going, I really wobbled today , my mum and son gave me a talking to lol ! All the papers are ready to go, he’s now demanding we alternate sleeping in our bed as he’s stuck in the small spare room , poor thing 😀😀

OP posts:
Puzzledandpissedoff · 08/11/2017 20:27

he’s now demanding we alternate sleeping in our bed

Translation: "I'm sure she doesn't really mean it, so it's time to work on getting back in there with her" Hmm

harriettep123 · 08/11/2017 20:27

He’s now just blamed the antidepressants for making me crazy 😜

OP posts:
Puzzledandpissedoff · 08/11/2017 20:30

Quite the headworker isn't he?

It might be nice if he'd taken any responsibility at all for what's happened ... and of course he'll pretend to when the papers arrive ... but sadly he'll never do it in reality

Mxyzptlk · 08/11/2017 20:38

he’s now demanding we alternate sleeping in our bed

He has no right to demand anything.

I'm glad your Mum and son are rooting for you. Smile

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