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Need a handhold I’m in shock

301 replies

BlueRoses12 · 17/03/2019 21:57

Earlier this evening I came across a conversation my H was having with a ex coworker. He left his Facebook messenger chat page open on his iPad, I wasn’t snooping as we now share his iPad after mine gave up the ghost but I very rarely use it as it’s old and quite slow.

There wasn’t much chat to go on but the jist was she had recently left DHs place of work, she missed him dearly, was his soulmate and she was attracted to him and they had arranged to go out for drinks next weekend. I had never heard of her up until that point and was absolutely gob smacked as me and H have been getting on really well and I have absolutely no reason to think otherwise it really was a bolt out of the blue.

I phoned a very close friend as I was in absolute shock and panic on what to do and he was due home in about a hour after I found out. She came over immediately and was very much in the confront him calmly and kick his ass out immediately camp. I was very much all for staying silent and gathering more evidence as that’s the type of person I am but she said it was impossible as I was in such a state at the time, that there was no way I could act normal and not make him suspicious.

She took the children back to hers and my H came home. Calmly went out the window as soon as he came through the door I lost my shit. I took his phone and saw a few messages to and from her before he wrested it off me, the last text from him said “on my way home now will text when I can”.

He said the usual crap that they were just “really good friends” they had been working on a project together and had become really close and had loads of things in common. He said he never mentioned her as thought I may get jealous and get the wrong impression but they are “just good friends”

He said it’s all my head and I’m crazy there is nothing going on at that point I became hysterical shouting at him again. He took his car keys and phone and left he’s not even got his wallet on him.

The kids are back home and are now in bed, I’m shaking at in shock on what the hell hs just happened. I’ve not touched alcohol in over a year but I’m having a brandy as I don’t know what to do.

OP posts:
Buzzbear34 · 19/03/2019 13:53

Well done. Now you need to put in place your plan. It may not seem like it now but u will be happy again. The grass is not always greener on the other side so of they end up together the chances are they won't last. Without the excitement of the affair it will turn into ur normal day to day stuff. Accompanied with trust issues they will never trust each other given how they ended up together. Now thank that piece of shit because now what's he has done is put u on the path of finding some1 better than him. Be strong and try not let him destroy ur life, u only 1 and it's precious. Enjoy ur kids and live it hun xxx

ahtellthee · 19/03/2019 18:45

Good for you. Did her H reply?

Please seek legal advice

DBML · 19/03/2019 19:52

This is so sad op. I’m sorry you are going through this.

Whereareyouspot · 19/03/2019 20:02

I’m so sorry OP
His behaviour since you confronted him says it all really
Hiding and running away

An innocent man would be there talking calmly and explaining

How has he not even spoken to the kids or asked if they and you are ok? That’s really shocking. His first priority is obviously himself

Hope the husband doesn’t take anything out on you.

Have you told any family? Is your friend suppprting you.

What a mess. Stupid stupid man.

Tiredmummyof3 · 19/03/2019 20:09

Good call with the new FB......I wouldn't have thought of that.
Keep strong x

Mrsmummy90 · 19/03/2019 21:06

You've done the right thing!
I'm guessing she'll worm her way out of it when her husband questions her though. She deserves to have her life turned upside down after what she and your H have done to you!

Barrenfieldoffucks · 19/03/2019 21:14

I can't believe he still hasn't been in touch with you.

ilovecheese1 · 19/03/2019 21:23

You deserve so much better OP, what a slimey fucking coward.

mummamaker · 19/03/2019 21:25

Feeling rage just reading all of this , what an arse !
Hopefully his little fantasy will all come crashing down soon enough and he will realise what he has done

ivegotthisyeah · 19/03/2019 21:35

Another one here it happened to with a 'work friend' 15 years younger so Thanks
Please don't believe a word he says as much as you want to don't. Trust your instincts you'll be right. Go and get some legal advice. Hide your and the kids passports. Confide in close friends not everyone needs to know just yet. Eat and get some sleep carry on as normal with the kids they will be the ones to get you through this.
Mumsnet is a huge tower of strength you deserve better how can your husband and father of your kids have no contact with any of you for this long? It just proves what a bastard he is. Selfish prick. You'll get through this I promise x

katmarie · 19/03/2019 21:37

The fact that hes vanished without a word to the kids at all is utterly disgusting. That alone tells me enough about his morals as a person and a father. Hope you're doing ok this evening op Flowers

Petalflowers · 19/03/2019 21:53

If he was innocent orhad nothing to hide, he would be phoning you, or getting in contact. The fact that he has done a runner speaks volumes.

PinkiOcelot · 19/03/2019 21:53

I can’t believe he hasn’t actually bothered to contact you, about the dc at least. Disgraceful! Guilt written all over it. Hope you’re ok x

AfterSchoolWorry · 19/03/2019 21:57

I'm glad you messaged her husband. That will take the wind out of her sails.

BumbleBeee69 · 19/03/2019 22:04

well done OP Flowers

MrsElijahMikaelson1 · 19/03/2019 22:45

I can’t believe he hasn’t contacted you or his children-what a complete fucking wankbasket. You are amazing and such a great role model for your DC. He is not clearly. Flowers

Honeyroar · 19/03/2019 23:34

I think you did the right thing too contacting her husband. That will rattle your husband back into contacting you all ‘can’t believe you did that”, but you can just reply that you’ve got a long list of things you can’t believe that he’s done too. And that you’re saving it for the solicitors.

babyno5 · 19/03/2019 23:36

OP I really hope you e got money he can't access to keep you going. You've def done the right thing contacting her DH but I'd hate for your DH to retaliate by clearing out the bank account x

BlueRoses12 · 20/03/2019 07:26

I’m not that shocked that he’s not been in touch with me as he can be a stubborn bugger at times. But he’s not been in touch with the kids. The eldest has a phone and the other has a iPod with messenger on. The fact he’s pissed off without a word is one thing but what about the kids. He really is a shit.

He went out early Sunday before they got up so they haven’t actually seen him since Saturday. I’ve told them he has been working late but they are now starting to ask questions. I can’t keep this up for much longer.

I’ve confided in my friend who helped me out when I found out she’s been great. I’ve not confided in family just yet.

This thread has been a god send I must admit some really great advice.

No word from the OW H yet, he doesn’t appear to have read it. But I’m wondering if I should of requested him as a friend before messaging as someone else pointed out it could of gone into the other folder.

OP posts:
tryanotherway · 20/03/2019 07:33

Or maybe his wife deleted the message before he read it...

MachineBee · 20/03/2019 07:45

Thinking of you OP. You will be ok in the end but it will be rough for a while. Seek legal advice. Copy/keep safe all legal and financial documents including your Hs pensions info. Flowers

Lefty1 · 20/03/2019 07:56

I’m so sorry you’re going through this OP Flowers he sounds like a douche. Sad you done the right thing by messaging the husband of the OW.
You deserve so much better and so do your dc. The fact that he wrestled with you to obtain his phone 🙈 what a creep. Sending you strength xx

Morgan12 · 20/03/2019 07:56

Yep it will be in the others folder. Some people don't even know that it exists so maybe friend him and send again.

Well done on staying so strong OP Flowers

GoFiguire · 20/03/2019 08:51

But it’s Wednesday. What’s he doing for work clothes?

Hanab · 20/03/2019 09:13

Maybe find him on another platform and message him .. sending you hugs and best wishes🌷

Get ducks in the row so to say.. it’s unfortunate that your OH can’t be a man and talk to you.. probably sorting his lies put before making himself available to be questioned .. v sad though that he can blank the kids like this .. sorry excuse of a human being imho 🌷