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Messaging younger woman

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EllieB09 · 27/11/2017 14:52

As if I wasn’t questioning my marriage enough right now, I found messages on my husbands work phone to a much younger colleague. (She’s never heard of Ghostbusters/Back to the future etc) While these were during work time they didn’t all concern work and there was definitely some ‘over friendly’ banter. He always initiates the chat and some of the things he’s written have made me think what a sad idiot he really is. I suspect she’s a graduate and has worked closely with him some months ago but he has never mentioned her as he has with the other graduates he’s worked with. He has a meeting with her this week and while discussing dates and times he added ‘it would be lovely to see you’. I’m lucky if he answers my work calls/texts yet he has plenty of time to be messaging someone half his age!! He has also been making more effort with the way he dresses at work....more trendy. He has no patience with me and our girls and his moods are up and down like a yo yo. I was going to talk to him later but finding these messages has only made me more determined to tell him how sh*t he makes me feel. Am I overreacting?

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Mince314 · 27/11/2017 19:43

I think you sound like you're relieved that you have something concrete to hang your disappointments so far on. I get that. Sometimes the Last Straw is a relief.

CircleofWillis · 27/11/2017 19:44

I suppose calling him a ‘hottie’ is weird. People tend to be attracted to those they respect and admire. It sounds as if he has lost all your admiration and respect due to his actions yet you still use an affectionately leering term like ‘hottie’ to describe him.

CircleofWillis · 27/11/2017 19:45

And sort of boasting about his looks.

mickhucknallspinkpancakes · 27/11/2017 19:59

No that was just jibing with me. @EllieB09 you are just exasperated I think?

I had an argument with my partner and I was laughing in exasperation at his behaviour- he's not from the UK so he didn't understand why I was acting like that at all.

EllieB09 · 27/11/2017 22:27

Yeah I am exasperated. And just worn out with it all. Sorry you feel
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MyBrilliantDisguise · 27/11/2017 22:30

Kicking him out can often be the best thing - if he goes gracefully then that's done and dusted and if he fights to keep you then you can make the decision as to what you want.

MyKingdomForBrie · 27/11/2017 22:34

I don’t think hes particularly going to care that he makes you feel shit, sorry.. he can’t be bothered to reply your texts etc so its not just an ego boost, it sounds like he’s already checked out/ takes you for granted.

Justaboy · 27/11/2017 23:38

O dear!, mid life crisis in progress;!

TheNaze73 · 28/11/2017 07:56

I agree with MyKingdom

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