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My near miss (A letter to..)

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IronNeonClasp · 10/06/2018 19:12

Thought I'd share this for the minority that might be going through something similar. Don't do it. Let me know what you think. Thank you 

In my 40’s with a failed marriage, then a relationship ending more recently, I realise now that I gave you the wrong signals and this is entirely my fault.

But, I met my match in you - a good looking, older, charming and wealthy flirt. A real man. I don't deny that there is definitely chemistry there. I initiated contact with you - a married man. But being younger, pretty, sassy and available, you immediately swooped on to me on the off chance I could become your potential mistress, grooming me at every opportunity.

But for me it could work so perfectly where I am in my life right now, a ‘no strings’ arrangement. I seriously deliberated over it.

I don’t have to answer to anyone. Why should I care about morals? I am not doing anything wrong. I am single. I am not married to anyone. I can choose who I want to meet or sleep with - when and where. I am guilt-free. And there’s the thrill of the chase until I meet someone. Then I could drop you. Just as you would me if your Wife ever got a sniff of what you were up to.

And the appeal of the spoil. Selfishly, this could be very lucrative for me, you - my sugar daddy. Once a week sex in a 'posh' hotel, no ties, just you to purchase my loyalty and my secrecy. Perhaps some sexy lingerie, or a skimpy dress or earrings. A dirty weekend away. Or a meal at a posh restaurant and some expensive vino. Good company and the guarantee of sex. Perhaps you would fall in love with me and leave your Wife..

My Father was a serial adulterer. He moved in with the other woman when I was a kid. Then he came crawling back to my Mother. A few more flings over the years. I remember it all very well. In the end he abandoned her completely for another woman. A younger version – just like me. Unlike your Wife and your disclosure to me of having previous affairs in order to get you through your marriage, my Mother always knew. Over time she recognised the signs.

Perhaps your Wife does know. Whilst you are downstairs watching porn or chatting erotically to someone like me, she probably does, but she chooses to turn a blind eye to your behaviour. Perhaps she finds you repulsive because you are like a dog on heat all of the time. Have been for years. A randy, dirty old man. Perhaps all of that pestering over the years has put her off sex completely. Or perhaps she willingly has to oblige due to her marital commitment to you. Perhaps you have a great sex life but you are just so greedy.

I’ll admit, your charm, determination and the chase has been very addictive. I have been flattered by the attention you have given me during the day and whilst your Wife sleeps for the last couple of weeks.

But having now reflected the proposal on a more serious level, the ramifications, potential detriment and deceit, I have come to only one conclusion. I am ending this now before it gets out of hand.

Resistance is not futile. I have to respect your Wife and your Children. And I have to respect my Mother and Myself.

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IronNeonClasp · 10/06/2018 21:14

Thanks Fuck Smile

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nibblingandbiting · 10/06/2018 21:31

You say nothing happened, that you didn’t go there with him. Yet your op says different. If nothing happened then why the need to end things with him? There’s nothing to end after all

IronNeonClasp · 10/06/2018 21:37

Nothing happened.

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SoapOnARoap · 10/06/2018 21:47

I posted in case another Mumsnetter might be going through something similar

I’m sure there are millions.

Good luck with the Booker prize Grin

AFistfulofDolores1 · 10/06/2018 21:51

But something did happen - maybe not physical, but definitely psychologically in terms of your own experience. It has had quite an impact. I wonder if a part of you needed to be pilloried here as a way of making sure you don't 'go there'. I don't think you deserve that, tbh.

Bookemdannoplease · 10/06/2018 21:56

positivelyPERFGrin

FizzyGreenWater · 10/06/2018 22:03

I stopped at 'sassy'

but it was still terrible.

Do not do a creative writing course.

FizzyGreenWater · 10/06/2018 22:05

Oh and the Random Capitals tip it over into weird btw

FizzyGreenWater · 10/06/2018 22:08

Shagging sugar dads
Resistance is not futile
Could get that column

CaledonianQueen · 10/06/2018 22:09

'I have to respect your wife and your children and I have to respect myself and my Mother'

Could you not have come to this conclusion before having an affair? You have a bit of a cheek saying you have to respect his wife and daughter AFTER you have shared his bed! You knew he was taken, yet you went ahead anyway, that is the opposite of respect!

As for your Mother, how do you think she would feel about your thrilling weeks with another woman's husband? Would she feel respected?

How is this meant to help anyone? Do you mean 'Actually I have realised that shagging a married man is a shitty thing to do, guilt is crappy, so don't do what I did!' or do you want a pat on the back for stopping the affair when you were having so much fun?

CaledonianQueen · 10/06/2018 22:11

Cross-posted- so you didn't shag him? So that whole post was a dressed up way of saying 'not interested, go back to your wife'?

SnowGoArea · 10/06/2018 22:40

A bit harsh everyone!

She's sharing her inner ramblings, written into the form of a letter, as she thought they may be helpful to someone. And maybe just wanted a outlet as many on here do. No need for everyone to add that they found it try-hard and cringey and awful!

You made the right call OP. A fling with a married man brings no good.

Dappledsunlight · 10/06/2018 22:59

Loving the responses GrinGrin
Love the CookPassBabtridge user name...I reckon that reference Grin. !!

IronNeonClasp · 11/06/2018 07:58

Thanks Fist and Snow. Snow you've hit the nail on the head.

The writing is crap - I am not a writer. I didn't post it because I think I can. I searched a lot on Mumsnet when I was in this situation which lasted about a month. I questioned my morals and self worth and questioned whether I could go there. And now I can see how easy it is to cross that line. Jesus how many affair threads do you read practically daily here in Relationships?

I do feel the responses have been quite harsh. There may be someone out there in exactly the same situation right now and this might help them to remember they have morals and deserve more than a dirty old man wanting his cake and to eat it.

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