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My husband has had an online affair

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rhowton · 24/11/2018 08:57

Hi,

On Sunday,18th November, I found out my husband has been having an online affair on snapchat.

I found out because he had been really suspicious on the Saturday night and I caught him about to masterbate on the Sunday and things didn't add up! I caught him as his iPad was out of its case and I thought my daughter had lost it so went up to ask if he knew where it was and he made up a weird lie that just didn't make sense. I pushed him further and I knew he was still lying. Once we were downstairs, I asked him if I could go through his phone, and he said so calmly, of course, there is nothing there! And I checked his sent emails, which I have never done, and there were loads of photos and videos that had been sent to his email and then hidden in other folders dating back since January 2018. He broke down!! Literally shut down! I had to find out who it was as he refused to talk! I called the OW and asked her about it! She confirmed they hadn't had sex or kisses but they masterbated with each other most nights!

He is so remorseful and has been so calm in explaining things to me. So much has come out about their affair, even to the point of him masterbating at work in the disabled toilets with her!

He's been under so much stress in the last year. We've both suffered from depression as we have a 13 month old so this started when she was just 4 months old. He's got a very stressful job and has been under immense pressure and this is clearly how he's coped with it. I have neglected him so much as I have felt neglected myself. I've deep down known something was wrong but wasn't able to do anything about it! I haven't listened to him or been there for him but with so much going on in our lives, it's been so hard.

I'm currently 12 weeks pregnant and feel like my life has been turned upside down! I feel trapped and backed in to a corner!! I know that if I wasn't pregnant that I would leave with my 14 month old and that would be it. However, I'm petrified of raising two under two by myself as I know I'll be having a c section so will need support at home!

I feel so betrayed and hurt and disgusted! I know that I will never forgive him or trust him again but does that mean our marriage will fail even if he comes home?? He is currently at his parents for the next 5 weeks and hoping to come back in the new year. I want the life we had planned together! But now, I feel it will be impossible.

I have no idea what to do or feel?! I can't tell my friends as I'm just so embarrassed that he's done this to our family and so embarrassed that I know I'll most likely take him back out of circumstance!

Please please help!

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ForTheLoveOfDoughnuts · 24/11/2018 09:12

I'm so sorry that he's done this to you. What a disgusting human being.

I really don't have any advice but I know for me I couldn't stay with him. The lies and images would be forever in my head. I know it will be incredibly hard with 2 little ones by yourself. Do you have a good family support network?

Thankyounext · 24/11/2018 09:16

It’s more than an online affair if they are masturbating together in the toilets. That is severely gross. You will have that image of them in your mind forever I would have thought. That is so close to sex it may as well be.

You don’t have to leave immediately. Give yourself time to process it and start making plans so that you are in a better position to cope when baby no 2 comes along.

LIZS · 24/11/2018 09:19

Do they work together? Has it finished, and how would you know?

Sisterlove · 24/11/2018 09:20

Why is he away for 5 weeks leaving it all to you? With a toddler.

Do you want to try and work things out? Would you both be open to marriage counselling?

InstagramPork · 24/11/2018 09:22

Thankyounext I think she means on FaceTime together... not actually together in the toilets?

Either way it’s vile and is cheating

rhowton · 24/11/2018 09:22

He is still taking care of our daughter a few nights a week but I just couldn't face him in the house.

With the sexual nature, I see it as just as bad as them having sex!

They've stopped talking as I am talking to the OW! And I think my husband is quite relieved that it's out now!

I just keep imagining them together and know that I'll never be able to forgot!

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House4 · 24/11/2018 09:23

So sorry this has happened to you.
He could move back in just to help? It doesn't have to be because you are getting back together. Do you have a spare room he could sleep in! Why should you have to do this on your own.
Also stop blaming yourself! He has done this all on his own.
IT IS NOT YOUR FAULT!

rhowton · 24/11/2018 09:24

He starts counselling on his own on Thursday and then after a few months, will be couples! I just think he has some issues (😂 clearly) and needs to sort his head out! For the sake of our babies, for our future relationship (whether together or platonic) and the potential future of his future partners!

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VirtuallyConfused · 24/11/2018 09:25

I'm not sure talking to the OW is going to help..what are you expecting her to say?

Thankyounext · 24/11/2018 09:25

So they don’t work together? Have they actually met? How weird if not.

FoxyLaRoxy · 24/11/2018 09:27

Please look at the surviving infidelity website. Lots of information and support. Very gently- Have they met in person? If they have, then there is a possibility of your husband and her lying to protect themselves. I know you are embarrassed but please tell people -you need support now whether you reconcile with him or not. I wish I could give you a big hug. xxx

rhowton · 24/11/2018 09:28

@VirtuallyConfused @Thankyounext

I only asked the OW what had happened and for her to please tell me if he gets in contact. She's not to blame and actually seems so sorry! And can't believe I'm being so calm.

They don't work together. It's the ex gf of his best friend from about 12 years ago! They've been friends on FB but the affair started in January this year...

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FoxyLaRoxy · 24/11/2018 09:28

And please don’t trust the other woman, she is not your friend. X

NotANotMan · 24/11/2018 09:29

Why are you blaming yourself for neglecting him? Was he being attentive to your needs at that time?

LIZS · 24/11/2018 09:30

Ow will not see it as her duty to tell you. Did she not know he was married, with dc? Hmm

rhowton · 24/11/2018 09:34

The OW knew he was married! She has tried to end it lots this year but he kept going back... they both confirm that... he has neglected me too!

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Snowballs4ever · 24/11/2018 09:34

That is disgusting I'm so sorry OP. I know you're worried about two under two and a c section recovery, but he should still help and be a father to your children if you split up with him. He doesn't deserve you Flowers

VirtuallyConfused · 24/11/2018 09:35

This has been going on for a while - the OW's loyalties and feelings are with your DH, not you.

They both needed something from this and there must be an emotional connection.

rhowton · 24/11/2018 09:38

I keep saying that he must have feelings for her and he keeps saying no! Like he was so easily able to switch off and that he saw her as porn but I don't believe it. The thing that hurts me the most was that last week, our daughter was so poorly, she had to to go hospital and he text her telling her... messages her in hospital etc... he relied on her, trusted her, needed her... he has feelings alright

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avocadoincident · 24/11/2018 09:39

Please don't feel embarrassed, you have done nothing wrong. Do you have at least one friend you can confide in who can offer you face to face support?
You have done nothing wrong. You did not deserve this.
Remember you are stronger than you think. X

LizzieSiddal · 24/11/2018 09:39

He starts counselling on his own on Thursday and then after a few months, will be couples! I just think he has some issues (😂 clearly) and needs to sort his head out! For the sake of our babies, for our future relationship (whether together or platonic) and the potential future of his future partners!

This all sounds good. At the moment you’re in shock so you need time to process what’s happened. You’re being so sensible.

I’d advise that you don’t need to make any decisions at the moment. Let him get on with the counselling and you concentrate on looking yourself and your Dd.
He’s behaved dispicably but people can change. If you think he has and he can prove himself to you, then you can take him back if you want to. Also if you decide you can’t forgive him then that’s ok too.

Just give yourself time to process everything.x

rhowton · 24/11/2018 09:42

@LizzieSiddal

I am trying to be as sensible as possible as I don't want to upset anyone or be horrible! I just want it to all go away!

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VirtuallyConfused · 24/11/2018 09:44

Based on my experiences- they will be friends as well as online lovers.

I suppose I'm trying to say don't let him minimise your feelings about what this is.

It wouldn't have been done to hurt you- and they probably didn't mean it to start.

LizzieSiddal · 24/11/2018 10:13

You are being sensible in that he’s left so you have space to think and you're willing to see how the therapy goes. However, that didn’t mean you have to put everyone else’s feelings before yours. If at any point you decide you cannot have him back, then that is 100% ok.
You don’t owe it your H to not upset him or make him unhappy. Don’t forget that you are not responsible for any of this situation.

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