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Husband is planning an affair

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shitsabouttogetserious · 05/08/2018 08:45

A couple of weeks ago I discovered my husband was chatting through fb messenger to an ex of his from his teenage years. It was pretty innocuous stuff mostly although he was a bit too complimentary/creepy for my liking so I decided to keep an eye on it. I didn't say anything to him cos I didn't want to alert him that I had access to his messages. Last weekend she called him out on his intentions with her and he was all like "I have responsibilities I can't just walk away from" and she was all "fair enough, let's just leave it at that then and stop talking before things go any further". At this point I'm thinking, ok, he's pushed his luck but when push came to shove he couldn't take it further, no harm done, right? But then he messaged her back and said if she ever changed her mind and wanted to meet up and "test the spark" to let him know 😳 the fucker just basically asked for a no strings affair right? She didn't reply to this and he then deleted the whole convo (just as well I have screenshots then😁) things were quiet for a few days and I tried to forget it all happened but it all ramped up again over last 2 days when she initiated a friendly conversation again which then took a turn yesterday towards the "what are we doing here?" He has now suggested a weekend get together so they can "get to know each other" again! She lives far away from us. They haven't made any concrete plans/ dates yet.

So basically as far as I'm concerned my marriage is over! Tbh, I've been unhappy for a while but didn't feel I could "justify" ending the marriage without a "good" reason 😞 we have 3 dc together and the youngest is only 9 months old.

I'm thinking of holding out to see what arrangements they make and having his bags packed for him when he returns from get together. But its really hard pretending everything is fine in the meantime. This will be ended one way or another, there is no doubt about that but dying to work out in my head the best way to deal with it all.

Thanks for reading, sorry it's so long.

OP posts:
ArsenalsPlayingAtHome · 08/08/2018 16:20

Shitsaboutotgetserious I hope you're OK.

I'm thinking you've probably sent the message by now.

FacelikeaBagofHammers · 08/08/2018 16:27

What time do you expect him home OP?

XJerseyGirlX · 08/08/2018 16:31

Hope your ok OP and he hasnt tried to feed you the script x

shitsabouttogetserious · 08/08/2018 16:40

He usually works till 6 and his work is a good hour from home so not usually home till 7. But I'm gonna drop the bomb about 5 in case he decides to leave early today. I suspect he'll leave the office sharpish once he gets the message so I'm gonna leg it to my mums.

OP posts:
sexnotgender · 08/08/2018 16:42

I can only imagine how you feel. We’re all standing behind you though.

Trinity66 · 08/08/2018 16:49

good luck OP, you're doing the right thing, everytime you have doubts re read what he wrote to that woman

chuffingdreams · 08/08/2018 16:55

Takes some guts to go through with this. You deserve better and I'm sure eventually you will be much happier and look back on this situation as a blessing in disguise. Deep breaths and carry on with dignity Wine

MeMyselfand · 08/08/2018 17:02

Good luck today. I hope things go smoothly and he leaves quietly

Crwban · 08/08/2018 17:11

What's your plan OP if he refuses to leave?

confusedmomm · 08/08/2018 17:26

Good luck OP!!!

lapenguin · 08/08/2018 17:41

Good luck 🤞

LeroyJenkins · 08/08/2018 17:43

Good luck

supadupapupascupa · 08/08/2018 17:45

Good luck!

shitsabouttogetserious · 08/08/2018 17:55

I've sent it. He's received it. Had the 1st txt "I've never even kissed another woman"

Not for the lack of trying though 🙄

OP posts:
shitsabouttogetserious · 08/08/2018 17:57

I honestly don't know what I'll do if he refuses to leave. I'm out just now. He should arrive back at the house in about half an hour. I'm just crossing my fingers and hoping he goes.

OP posts:
yetmorecrap · 08/08/2018 17:57

Cheeky bugger

MeMyselfand · 08/08/2018 17:59

Cheeky git. He's not even sorry

Whydoilikebroccoli · 08/08/2018 18:01

Good luck OP

myotherbagisgucci · 08/08/2018 18:06

Good luck OP!! 🍀🍀

bigknickersbigknockers · 08/08/2018 18:10

Hope all goes well for you shits

Changedname220 · 08/08/2018 18:14

If he doesn’t stay the night at your mums and send nothing further. Wait until he’s at work tomorrow and turf his gear out and lock the doors.
The intent is there . End of .

lisasimpsonssaxophone · 08/08/2018 18:17

Wow Sad spectacularly missing the point there, isn’t he?! I guess people will tell themselves whatever it takes to convince them they’re not the bad guy.

I’m so sorry you’re going through this. Don’t let him make you question yourself, you have the messages and know exactly what he’s been trying to do!

omgimhavingababy · 08/08/2018 18:19

Wow..some people really don't get emotional cheating do they?? Good luck getting rid OP!!

ArsenalsPlayingAtHome · 08/08/2018 18:23

Oh no!

It would have been so much easier if she'd been up for it & they'd
actually gone ahead with it.

He's grasping at straws, obviously. Like you said, shitsabout not for the lack of trying.

I expect he'll lie through his teeth until he knows you've got evidence that he was 100% trying to shag around.

The irony is he's probably telling the truth on that count. Love the line upthread along the lines of ...even though you tried your hardest to make it happen, no woman was stupid /desperate enough to go through with it.

trevthecat · 08/08/2018 18:23

Oh op you are incredibly strong. Well done. Your handling this great.

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