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What would you make of this?

219 replies

curiouscat74 · 23/11/2018 11:04

My DH travels a lot for work, mainly Europe and Russia. Recently he has made several trips to the Ukraine. I thought nothing of it but on one trip he said that he was in Paris but I found luggage's tags in the bin that were for those dates and from Kiev. I was a bit suspicious. One of his work notebooks was lying around and so I had a little flick through. There was a woman's name with 'not exclusive' and 'STD' underneath. Also '£10k'. He has his own bank account so I cannot look at his spending. He has never given me any reason to think he has cheated on the past. In other bits in the book there are some references to sex with hotel names and reminders to pick up viagra. In another bit there are dates and what could be amounts of money, hundreds. I am obviously devastated. We have children and have been together for years. Would you think from this that he is using a prostitute or could it be a work colleague. It is those words under her name that make me think it is a prostitute, and the sums of money. I am in shock and not sure what to do. Apart from being so upset at the betrayal we are not by any means wealthy enough for this kind of spending!!!! What should I do?

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SunflowerJo08 · 23/11/2018 21:19

Try and keep a lid on it until you can get hold of every single bit of financial information you have. Does he get bank statements in the post? If he is usually quite secretive you'll need to keep your wits about you in terms of working out his financial position, his pension etc, and also paperwork as to the house, mortgage and so on. Get every single possible document together before confronting him.

Closetbeanmuncher · 23/11/2018 21:54

I almost dont believe my eyes reading this....Using family money to fund an east european whore-tour??....Keeping a journal on it with all the details?? This dude is seriously fucked up

Please dont say anything yet....Hide the book and get digging!

Its going to be tough not to take a brick to his head but time to go into MI5 mode.

This is no reflection on you whatsoever....NONE

Also get tested as others have said.

I cant imagine what feeling right now FlowersFlowersSad

MixedMaritalArts · 23/11/2018 22:13

Companies House see if there’s info available if he set up a Ltd company. Also don’t forget to delete your search history on your devices including last session re open tabs.

MixedMaritalArts · 23/11/2018 22:23

If you have a printer you copy book entries and replace the book or he’ll get twitchy. Have you turned off Mumsnet notifications ?

MyOtherProfile · 23/11/2018 22:41

Do you have a friend you can speak to or get over for moral support?

curiouscat74 · 23/11/2018 22:56

MixedMaritalArts - I have photographed pages of book and put it back carefully. Photos hidden deep in my computer and no longer on my phone, not even in recently deleted. All notifications turned off.

MyOtherProfile - I am going to speak to my trust friend down the road tomorrow.

I am coming down with a cold and so think I can explain why I am keeping my distance and not speaking. I can't stop thinking about it all. I want answers but I don't think I will ever get them, and I don't know if I actually want to know. I just look at our children and don't understand how he could do it. I would never have thought he would do anything like this. We have been together since we were quite young. Bastard.

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Thisisit777 · 23/11/2018 23:06

I’m so sorry you’re going through this / sounds awful. A reflection on him alone. Not your fault.

justilou1 · 23/11/2018 23:07

You need to get bank statements and a lawyer ASAP!!!!

SparklyMagpie · 24/11/2018 10:40

So sorry to hear this OP :(

How are you this morning? X

curiouscat74 · 24/11/2018 11:20

I am cleaning the house to take my mind off it but I can't stop thinking about it. I am waiting for him to go out and tempted to have more of a rummage about. I don't know if I want to find out anymore but at the same time want to have as much evidence as I can. I then keep thinking that maybe I have got it all wrong. I think it is shock.

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whynot93 · 24/11/2018 11:20

Yes I've been think you this morning, hope you are ok xx

curiouscat74 · 24/11/2018 11:34

Thank you ladies. It has been wonderful to have this support. I am seeing my friend later and will tell her. I will be taking a couple of packs of tissues with me.

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Frankie101 · 25/11/2018 01:06

Sorry you're going through this OP

I don't know if this is maybe a tad far fetched but do you think maybe HE could possibly be the one who is getting paid for sex? Some kind of male escort maybe? This could maybe explain why he has it all written down as they are his bookings, the money he is making, the hotels he has to meet "clients", what they like & want??

Just a thought I had while wondering why on earth he'd write all these things down, is that a possibility or do the notes not read as though they are "bookings"?

I hope you get to the bottom of it all

whynot93 · 25/11/2018 07:08

Wow hadn't thought of that - does make more sense but a completely scary thought OP.
I hope you had a nice catch with your friend yesterday 💐

curiouscat74 · 25/11/2018 15:07

Frankie101 - that is a brilliant bit of thinking outside the box but honestly he would not have any idea how to go about that.

I have been rifling through his pockets and found a receipt for £600 worth of underwear from Agent Provocatatur two weeks ago. I am just gobsmacked. I am someone who wears multi pack pants from M&S. I feel like my whole married life has been a scam. That I put in work making a home, bringing up babies for him to spend probably tens of thousands of pounds on some hooker. When he came near me this morning in the kitchen I felt an overwhelming sadness that it is all over. Obviously he doesn't know yet, but it is. I loved him very much once. Now I think he is disgusting. I am sleeping in the spare room because I have got a bad cold, which is not helping matters but at least I don't have to lie next to him.

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MixedMaritalArts · 25/11/2018 16:12

Have an un mumsnetty hug. Shall we spin the cyber drinks globe and see what we can crack open ? Did you photograph the receipt and check if he paid cash or used a card ( that you didn’t know about - business ( idiotic ) or personal : cos I’d be including anything on that account in settlement sums )

CoconutQueen · 25/11/2018 16:21

So sorry for you OP.

Please keep records and proof of everything you uncover.

Are you going to confront him yet, or do you need to find out more first?

stainedglasswindow · 25/11/2018 16:38

@curiouscat74 so sorry to read this. Get your ducks in a row and as much info as possible before you confront him.

MixedMaritalArts · 25/11/2018 16:42

There’s a post on here ‘Dh sent me a photo by mistake’ , read that if it’s not too upsetting. It’s a long game leaving thread.

bertielab · 25/11/2018 16:48

Keep the receipt safe. I would confront -and if you low -can your support you?

Regarding bank statements, have a look through recycling. But I wouldn't let it go on a second longer.

I feel so sorry for you. You will get through this.

whynot93 · 25/11/2018 17:00

It's going to be hard to keep this to yourself but keep digging for more evidence if you can. As pp said was the receipt for cash or card, could be worth tracing what else has been paid for if it is traceable via card.

I totally sympathise as the more I dug the more I uncovered and it was bloody awful. Keep ever scrap of evidence you find.

curiouscat74 · 26/11/2018 13:42

Whynot93 - The receipt was for a card. The end three numbers are not our card so he has another card he is using for his secret purchases.

It is the most horrible feeling. Watching him and thinking to myself I know what you have been up to. Really disgusts me. I am speaking to a lawyer and getting my ducks in a row.

I read through the other thread that was mentioned. It is good to know I am not alone. I wish I was more internet/iphone savvy.

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whynot93 · 26/11/2018 13:57

Ah ok, I see a good accountant a while back and he was incredibly helpful. I found bank accounts I knew nothing about 🤦‍♀️ you lost certainly are not alone!! I've had my fair share of shockers this year and I have read some other here to.

Thing is you just don't expect this sort of thing do you.. and then the wake up call of 'this is real and is happening to me' hits you. Take it easy, make no rash decision and as you say get yourself armed with advice!

Then plan your best selling book 😆

HappyBumbleBee · 26/11/2018 14:14

Just sat and read your thread op and I'm so sorry this is happening to you.
I just cannot imagine how I would feel in your shoes and the best advice has already been given x
You sound a strong sensible grounded normal woman - yes normal - and you WILL get through this. None of this is your fault!
When you do confront him please don't let any excuses he comes out with question yourself. You sound like a great mum and have been a supportive wife and I'm guessing once he knows he's been rumbled he's going to try and blame anyone and everyone but himself.
Sending you lots of strength and good wishes for the future xxx

whynot93 · 27/11/2018 09:18

How you doing today, hope you've got some sleep and have a clear head this morning 💕