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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:
AstralTraveller · 27/08/2018 09:44

I agree with Fanny It might take a while for you to realise that by behaving like a single when married he has actually done you a favour. All the hurt and other feelings need to fall away for that to be recognised and it's too early for you to feel this yet.
I suggest that you let him start proceedings maybe? Take a back seat for a while. If you think he will crack on quickly with a divorce, you have your answer really don't you OP? There are other ways to be dismissive of you without words. Neither him or his mother seem to have the tiniest shred of respect for you.

0ccamsRazor · 27/08/2018 09:50

Just popping by to give you a great BIG (((hug))).

I hope that you can find happiness for yourself and your dc.

You are strong, you deserve a good life.

Flowers Flowers Flowers

Belfastgirl90 · 27/08/2018 16:31

I have just read the whole thread op and my god you rock. Please make sure to keep discussing your situation IRL so you can pick through how your feeling. Give yourself time to make your decision and try not let the pressure of mil and ds rush your decision.

Whatever you decide you have handled this fabulously and with such dignity. Much love ❤️

vanillapieandicecream · 06/09/2018 21:25

How are things, OP?

coffeeagogo · 07/09/2018 07:53

I just read the whole thread and I admire you OP. You have been so clear and resolute. I hope you and your kids are doing and well.

Alfiemoon1 · 11/09/2018 13:12

How are things op?

shitsabouttogetserious · 11/09/2018 20:11

Yeah things are fine thanks. Everything's died down for now. Dh still at his parents, comes to see the kids fairly regular and has been pleasant and nice and is giving me some space just now.

I'm sure it'll all kick off again at some point but right now he's playing nice.

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Ruddygreattiger2016 · 11/09/2018 22:08

Hope you are getting ducks in a row and the chance to speak to a solicitor re separation/divorce.
He is playing nice until you give in and take him back when he suggests trying again.
Just remember, you cannot trust him as far as you can throw him, personally I wouldn't be at all surprised if he is sniffing around other women in the meantime. Take care of yourself and dc, opFlowers

SwordToFlamethrower · 11/09/2018 23:10

No advice really as you're doing great, just read the whole thread and wanted to hold your hand there.
When you start a new life, it's hard to imagine how it will be. The best thing is to take the first step and watch as amazing things start to happen.

Cuttingthegrass · 12/09/2018 07:30

So pleased you are finally getting the space you wanted to be able to think. Still a shit situation. Flowers

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