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Literally just saw a text on DH phone from my best friend saying lumu :(

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autismmumwithafamily · 06/03/2018 07:00

What do I do.
Standing in the kitchen waiting for the kettle and my husbands phone beeps. It's a delayed text from midnight. It's from my best friend. It says 'nite gorgeous lumu'
I am stunned and my heart is going like the clappers. We have 4 children. She has been on family holidays with us, my children call her auntie. My marriage is not great but mainly because he's been foul to me recently. I can't even cry.

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halfwitpicker · 06/03/2018 15:34

Sorry - to add, that I don`t think this one was sent in error, OP.
Sorry for going off piste.

Magpie18 · 06/03/2018 15:40

So very sorry you're going through this double betrayal. Just wanted to say take your time, you don't have to make any decisions until you feel ready & able.

While I would find it so hard not to confront him, she would just be dead to me - I wouldn't want to see or hear from the lying, two faced bitch again. However, you have children with him & he is likely to be involved (at least) in their lives, regardless of what happens in your marriage.
She may well want this out in the open & give him somewhere to go, try to prepare yourself. I truly am so very sorry for you.

Buxtonstill · 06/03/2018 15:44

You are worth so much than this. you deserve so much better - I hope you get it xx

ZigZagIntoTheBlue · 06/03/2018 15:51

I hope you can get hold of and photograph the financial info you need. This prince sounds like he'd be the type to screw you over if at all possible! Flowers

Blackkitten · 06/03/2018 15:51

I think everyone should calm down, in case this is a horrible mistaken text, for you sake OP I hope that is the case. I know because of previous highly unlikely but I would be making sure it was meant for your DH and seeking proof before acting. If it turns out to be true then they are a pair of bastards .

musketeersmama · 06/03/2018 15:55

I think it's unlikely to be a mistake text as the OP knows her friend is not in a relationship at the moment. I'm so sorry 😐

Blackkitten · 06/03/2018 16:05

Just because someone is not in a relationship does not automatically mean you would have an affair with your BF's DH what a silly thing to say. Some people have morals. I am not saying this could not happen but I would be seeking proof and then dealing with it. I hope for OP sake that it is a huge mix up .

SmileyBird · 06/03/2018 16:07

The fact that he’s deleted all her texts but nobody else’s doesn’t look good though does it?

Guest0925 · 06/03/2018 16:09

This is a hard one, as much as we want to look at the possibility the message might not be for him, its pretty damn likely.

If you want to clarify - i mean i wouldnt bother, it'd be enough for me - theres a way to retrieve the deleted texts with trials of software or free software (Dr Fone is one) They actually do work, sometimes a bit all over the place but time is important - if its an imessage they get written over in the iphones memory after a period with another.

Mydaddysgirl · 06/03/2018 16:12

He would/could have told you she texted. This on its’ own is big.

What would you have done if this was reversed & you were innocent? Pretty sure you’d have commented about receiving an unwanted text.

PeanutButterLips · 06/03/2018 16:12

Totally agree with Paperdoll.
They have been texting from 8pm onwards as OP would be unaware of it. The phone can be left out then as they have set times when to text.
OP do you think they did anything when you went to bed early Saturday? Could you hear laughing? Talking? Can they hear anyone coming down the stairs? Would he have checked you were fast asleep?

Pittcuecothecookbook · 06/03/2018 16:15

Black kitten, musketeersmama meant that because she's single, who else would the friend be texting. Not that being single means she's having an affair but that it's unlikely to be a text meant for her boyfriend ...

Blackkitten · 06/03/2018 16:21

None of it looks good and considering previous I think they are probably guilty, all I am saying is before everyone gets into name calling and drama a little detective work is needed.

Blackkitten · 06/03/2018 16:22

pitt ah ok that makes sense

2018SoFarSoGreat · 06/03/2018 16:34

oh how awful for you. Texts do get sent to the wrong person - just today I woke up at 5:45 to 5 rapid fire texts from my friend. Luckily I read only the last one saying "OMG that was meant for DH" all in caps, so I deleted them all without putting my glasses on. I did notice at least one had pics attached. Did not look.

I so hope this is the case here. Flowers Although him being horrible to you and having form does not sound good.

UniversalAunt · 06/03/2018 16:45

Not yet read through the entire thread, still catching up from this morning, but need to pop-up to say:

It’s not you, it’s him;
It’s not you, it’s her.

If you still have passcode for his smartphone, then trawl though settings menu to password options (you’ll need the passcode to open this option up) This will list all website accounts & passwords used from this current phone. Capture this information & keep safe.

Work through each option listed. You may come across known & unknown email accounts he uses & the associated passwords. Look out for financial accounts, hotels, car hire etc, anything where he may tread or stash monies. Could be you find the FB/social media account details you need etc to dip in for the detail you need to build up a dry powder store of evidence.

Providing he does not does twig that you have accessed his phone in any way, he won’t go through all the accounts to change the passwords.

When he is out & when you have the energy... get online to work your way through your lists, prioritising financial matters & capturing account details & get the information you need.

Go see solicitor at earliest opportunity.

starryeyed19 · 06/03/2018 16:52

OP, I hope you're OK x

OnionKnight · 06/03/2018 16:54

This is awful, what a pair of cunts.

If you still have passcode for his smartphone, then trawl though settings menu to password options (you’ll need the passcode to open this option up) This will list all website accounts & passwords used from this current phone. Capture this information & keep safe.

It doesn't do this on mine.

npn1989 · 06/03/2018 16:55

Sorry to read this. Have you managed to not mention it today? I don't think I would be able to not say anything!

MyOtherProfile · 06/03/2018 17:00

Hope you're ok OP

UniversalAunt · 06/03/2018 17:00

Also, I think it is important to keep a very cool head about you take this forward.

If you want to keep working where you are, you will want to be moved to another dept or at least another desk area/room. For this to happen well, you will need to present your case based on good grounds.

Having a flaming barney all-out row in the workplace really muddies the waters & neither employee party can be sure of a fair HR hearing.

It is in your & your children’s best interests for you to keep your cool, see CAB/solicitor & get all documents etc stashed somewhere safe.

BTW what does OW say she is doing on badminton nights?

There is a chance that presenting your request to HR to move with solicitor letter to confirm evidence, may (just may) cause OW some professional discomfort...

LexieLulu · 06/03/2018 17:03

I think you should call her up and admit you know. Tell her DH told you everything.

I think a woman would not lie here but a man would try and deny

autismmumwithafamily · 06/03/2018 17:03

Thankyou so much to everyone for your thoughts and own experiences.
Here's your update on my day:
I ridiculously tried to follow him when he went out at lunchtime as I know she has a lunch break but he only went to ASDA... I ended up sitting in Starbucks feelings sad and lonely.
Since then I have managed to hack into his mobile phone bill online. He has been texting her at least once every evening between 10pm and midnight. Some nights this is a few in a row. Obviously I can't see what they say. Then I had to pick the kids up. I really don't know how or why I'm not saying anything. I think I just need firm evidence because I absolutely know he will deny it. My other option is to approach her....? xx

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staydazzling · 06/03/2018 17:07

so sorry youre going through this op Flowers

autismmumwithafamily · 06/03/2018 17:08

To answer the other question: it wouldn't be the end of my world to loose him but my children are another matter. My autistic son particularly adores him :(

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