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Help - is there any other reason? Possible hook ups with men

394 replies

futurefallingapart · 11/06/2018 14:19

Name changed, occasional poster, regular reader. Sorry if this is long and incoherent (also typing fast as don't have long so apologies for any typos)

Background for context

LTR not married
OH Bi sexual - knew from start - very honest about past - fine. Explained as just a sexual thing, previous relationships all been with women.
2 children - 1 primary school 1 pre school
Own house together
Relationship - apart from normal ups and downs, lovely lifestyle, great friends and family, very social together, financially secure (well apart from the £200k savings he has in his sole savings account) lots of holiday etc
1 occasion of infidelity on his part early in the relationship, not affair just one off, split for a while, he had counselling, decided to get back together as honestly very happy, he did all the right things, complete access to phone, email etc etc
We live around 1hr from where his family and business are

Anyway came home earlier than planned this morning, as I walked in to bedroom OH had jumped up and was making the bed (this was around 9am - own business no set hours). Rolled my eyes and thought he was either 1. Relieving himself or 2. Being lazy and felt bad.

Anyway his phone had fallen on the floor, he didn't see I'd spotted this and he got straight in shower.

I looked.

Last thing he'd done was been on a call to someone but it had been deleted. (Swiped up and could see call log but when I actually went in there, no calls).

So I checked his phone bill. Not done this for years. I don't care if that means I 'snooped'.

Couldn't get the call/calls from today but over the last 6 months (all I managed to download before he was out of shower) there was a few numbers that looked odd - only called at certain days, short calls etc not every day but regular enough. Just had a feeling.

Managed to locate one owner through Facebook.

Single gay man, 20 years older than us, lives and owns a Business in OH home/business town. Has a fab guys account where he advertises a 'glory hole' 3 days a week.

There is NO reason why my OH would be calling this guy. Not remotely work related, not an old friend, not someone his family knows etc

He's calling him for hook ups isn't he? It would be completely plausible for him to visit that area as his business is located there, as are his family.

I feel sick and I don't know what to do. He adores our children and swore he would never do this again. I made it very clear that there would be no future chances. He is very against at what he calls being a 'part time Dad' and would hate to not live with the children. We socialise together, sex life has lows and high (as with small children) but it always good, experimental, passionate.

We've been taking about getting married next year and having another baby. We are planning major expensive work to our house

I'm trying to think of excuses. Maybe he's an old friend I don't know about, maybe this, maybe that. There isn't though is there? It's black and white.

Not only fucking up our lives together it would be awful if we separated, Our families are very close, his business and my job are linked, we share all the same friends. Why has he done this???????

I feel sick, I can't eat, I honestly don't know what to do? Do I call him out now? Do I wait and find out some more info? Do I bury my head in the sand and get myself financially secure. (I work and with his maintenance and benefits I could afford to stay in the house, I would just like some money behind me. As stated 'our' savings are in his account)

Help please I have no one to talk to this in real life. I don't know what to do, I'm gutted.

OP posts:
gingergenius · 12/06/2018 21:29

Bastard @futurefallingapart. Glad you're with your mum though x

AdaArdor · 12/06/2018 21:39

Oh he is just the worst of the worst.

Two more days, and then you can let go. Two more days.

You are doing so well, you are so strong.

Timefortea99 · 12/06/2018 22:07

He’s a pig. A vile lying pig. I feel so angry for you. Twat.

LongNLean · 12/06/2018 22:24

What a shit.

0lwen · 12/06/2018 22:34

blimey, so men, and women, and as soon as he can grab a moment, and lying easily to you . I feel for you that this has literally snowballed so quickly. One minute, all good. Next minute, escorts of both sexes

heachybed · 12/06/2018 22:35

When you have bagged his belongings up make sure you tell him exactly why and that you are not the thick idiot he seems to think you are.

futurefallingapart · 12/06/2018 22:35

I wouldn’t be surprised if some people read this and thought I was lying it’s that fucking terrible but I am happy to prove by showing the screenshots etc.

Just leaving now to go home. God knows how I am going to lay in bed next to him. Hoping he’s asleep already.

Passed all paperwork etc over to my mum

Thank you all so much

OP posts:
MixedMetaphors · 12/06/2018 22:36

Truth is stranger than fiction.

A few times in my life I've thought "you couldn't make it up".

TheClitterati · 12/06/2018 22:38

Fuck OP you must be ready to burst!

Sending strength! You've got this.

MixedMetaphors · 12/06/2018 22:38

and "no one would believe me" Sad

glad you've got your mum's support.

Calvinlookingforhobbs · 12/06/2018 22:41

OP this is the beginning of the rest of your life. Money is important but life is short don’t waste it with a dishonest, abusing liar for one second longer!

futurefallingapart · 12/06/2018 22:49

Logging off now. Back when I can x

OP posts:
MrsMozart · 12/06/2018 22:53

Hang on in there lass.

Quantumblue · 12/06/2018 23:03

You are being so strong in the face of such massive deceit.

shammy1b · 12/06/2018 23:03

you are doing brill OP...I genuienly dont think he never wanted you..just his cake too..his behaviour is selfish and all i can say is please get checked out asap..keep your mom as close by after the fallout because sometimes all you need is just that comfort of knowing someone close is there anytime when you feel overwhelmed with emotions.
Im honestly hoping out of guilt he will keep you financially supported but like most said and through personal experience, they change into someone almost unrecognizable..start not giving a shit about responsibilities and eventually turn it round on you.
Stay strong until friday but hide all personal things slyly e.g at your moms and have someone stay over on friday night for support incase he comes banging down door begging you back or shouting abuse like my dickhead ex did.

Good luck hun Flowers

Purpleneonpinkunicorns · 12/06/2018 23:13

Hi op, I have just read this whole thread and I think you are being a amazing strong woman and mum, and you are handling this really well considering...as I would of lost my shit by now.

I'm glad to hear that you have handed things to your mum and also have got your ducks in a row..

Just wanted to add some support and let you know that your doing well under the circumstances and your kids and family will be proud of you for being so strong.

Hang on in there as Friday is only a couple of days away, and then you can tell that scumbag what a piece of shit he is.

fedupofit · 12/06/2018 23:35

This is awful. I'm so sorry OP Sad

2018SoFarSoGreat · 12/06/2018 23:58

Hang in there. You can do this. Just breathe. And then breathe again.

You are doing amazingly well. You are strong. So strong. Flowers

Failingat40 · 13/06/2018 00:22

He's disgusting. He must be a sex addict, surely?! I don't understand why he'd have to call the hooker 4 times though.

I'd keep texting him lovey messages and hearts, hopefully it'll put him right off while he's at it!

janaus · 13/06/2018 00:54

Dear Future, wishing you all the best. You’ve done so well.

Re his mum, loving you so much. And the kids.

I would suspect that she has had doubts about his sexuality.
Being with you and having the children has ‘normalised’ things for her.
I hope when the time comes that you still have her full support.

MrsCatE · 13/06/2018 05:40

Bloody hell OP, you've done brilliantly keeping it together - so far - keep with your plan! I'm crossing fingers and toes for Friday. Please don't let mind worms in re 'sex addict', that's just bollocks. He's just a massive, self entitled, knob.

Well done re gathering evidence and cash. Hang on in there and be safe. X

futurefallingapart · 13/06/2018 07:01

Thanks for your support everyone. I’m not feeling so good. Hardly sleep and feel so sick. I don’t know how I’m going to keep up the act.

How was it this bad and I had no idea? He must be obsessed.

For the person that asked how I knew it was an escort. I googled the number.

He called it 4 times over 9 minutes. Each call lasted less than a minute.

OP posts:
ZigZagIntoTheBlue · 13/06/2018 07:03

You're doing amazingly, well done you! Such strength, keep it up Flowers

KioraAdora · 13/06/2018 07:11

You have got this. Keep going. I have been in a similar situation. ExDP & OW.

I held it together for a good few weeks.

AdaArdor · 13/06/2018 07:12

Might you be able to get a nap in today while baby is down?

I'm so sorry, this is just awful, I'm looking forward to you not having to pretend everything is ok anymore.