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Can't believe I need to post this...

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GuernseyDonkey1 · 24/06/2019 11:13

I am not new to Mumsnet although I have created a new account for this as I couldn't work out how to NC.

I need advice desperately and I cant speak to anyone in RL. Apologies if this turns out to be long.

On Saturday my H kept disappearing off for periods of time (he did this twice) for about 15/20 mins. We were sat in the garden having a drink with friends and the kids were playing out as it was a lovely evening.

I needed the loo so went upstairs and as I passed the bedroom I noticed something flashing under our bed & it was an old laptop. I opened it up an internet tab was open so I clicked on it and there in front of me was a profile on a gay mans website called 'cottaging' - at first I was confused then I looked closer and realised that it was my H profile and had pics of him, (not his face but I obviously know his body parts) and there was messages from people to him - in my shock I didnt take in what they said but one said I think "yeah I remember, I am away at the moment though" and another that said "I am going to have a nice w%%% over that tonight" or words to that effect. I think I just froze. I read his profile (feck I cant believe I am typing this Shock and it stated things like his preferences and that he couldn't accommodate due to wife and could meet .

I then heard him shouting me and him coming upstairs and I just stood there looking at the laptop in shock and thinking this cant be happening to me. He then was like "what are you doing, babe thats nothing" and was all these excuses coming out of this mouth and I just dont remember what he was saying.....

I asked him what was going on and amongst other things he said its just a cheap thrill and nothing happens and its when he is 'fucked up' meaning drink that he has gone on there - I asked how many times he said the week prior when I was out with colleagues as he 'was pissed off that I went out' (TBH he never likes it if I go out! he is always off!) and that he was doing it to find us someone to have some fun with (WTF this means i dont know as I have NEVER expressed an interest in that kind of stuff!!!!)

Over the next few hours he said all sorts ranging from he was up there trying to delete profile and that the laptop takes ages to come on hence him being away so long to it being because I never want sex!! I then notice there were sent messages so went to read them and he snatched laptop off me and said no - and then destroyed laptop! I asked for the log in details which he refused to give me saying constantly nothing to worry about and that he is embarrassed etc and doesn't want me to see and its never gonna happen again.

There is prob more but I cant type for crying - just need advice?! Wise MN tell me what you think?! To me even if he didn't meet anyone the INTENT was there so that's bad enough....he has grovelled loads and said he promises there is nothing so asked him to give me the log in details and prove but he says we can discuss later...?! Sorry if any typos

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ComeAndDance · 24/06/2019 21:11

@rugshade are you the husband?

The issue isn’t whether he is gay or not. The issue is that he has been cheating on the OP. The fact it’s with a man rather rather than a woman doesn’t matter....

rugshade · 24/06/2019 21:11

Also, for those saying he should leave - why on earth should he? It's 50/50 his house, you can't make someone leave (unless of couse they are being violent to you).

Theworldcouldbemymollusc · 24/06/2019 21:13

@rugshade - you sound goady. He has been having sex with men. How is that okay? Why are you minimising this? Have you just smashed your laptop?

DishingOutDone · 24/06/2019 21:14

Well, that would be for the courts to decide @rugshade. Hmm

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AppropriateAdult · 24/06/2019 21:16

I have to say, I don't think this is that big a deal. Only on Mumsnet will you get women who are so repulsed by gay fantasties or activities. How does it even affect you, OP?

He's her husband, not her flatmate, rugshade. Sure, 'only on Mumsnet' do people get bothered about repeated infidelity... Hmm

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GuernseyDonkey1 · 24/06/2019 21:18

@rugshade it's a big deal to me because he has lied and told many lies over this. He has joined a site over a year ago (when he says it was last week) and irrespective of whether he has actually met anyone or done anything the INTENT was there.

Yes having a fantasy isn't a big deal but lying to me about it is. In my eyes anyway.

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rugshade · 24/06/2019 21:18

It's like you all live in a fantasy land where, if you break up with your husband, you get the house because you are the woman. Nope! Why on earth should you?

rugshade · 24/06/2019 21:19

@GuernseyDonkey1 Is that really enough to end your marriage over?

Donthavetimeforthis · 24/06/2019 21:19

So sorry to hear this. I really feel for you. I do think it's not just cheating that's the issue here, it's because it's men. For me that would be double the deceit. And you have a child together..hugs to you. I think you've got to split up or live a lie. Separating is hard but you'll be ok in time. And so will your DC. You'll probably need some counselling to help you.

He's clearly very embarrassed and unhappy with himself for what he's done but unfortunately he's created this situation.

GuernseyDonkey1 · 24/06/2019 21:20

@rugshade where do you see the homophobia?!

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DishingOutDone · 24/06/2019 21:20

@GuernseyDonkey1 - don't let posters who have another agenda derail your thread, best not to engage.

Moralitym1n1 · 24/06/2019 21:21

Rugshade appears to be on the same drugs op's husband's on.

rugshade · 24/06/2019 21:22

@DishingOutDone What do you think my "agenda" is? I'm a straight married woman who has a different opinion to you.

GuernseyDonkey1 · 24/06/2019 21:24

@rugshade thanks for your input.

I can't live with almost id never trust him again.

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Moralitym1n1 · 24/06/2019 21:25

People here seem horrified that he has gay fantasies. Repulsed, even.

Thisisn't fantasies.

That would be the difference between op fantasising about being ravished by a macho soldier, and then going back to the housework ... And her being an active member on fucksexyservicenen.vom with a message history that indicated she had met some, and that caused her to trash a laptop rather than let her husband see said message history .... Does all this really need to be explained to you, or are you just having some troll-y fun this evening.

GuernseyDonkey1 · 24/06/2019 21:28

And nowhere have I said I expect the house. It's rented anyway so I'd leave to go back to my parents.

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rugshade · 24/06/2019 21:29

Absolutely, OP. Several other posters have said "I'd kick him out", etc., though. It was them I was reponding to - it doesn't work like that, and a dangerous amount of women on Mumsnet (especially housewives) seem to think it does.

PeoniesarePink · 24/06/2019 21:31

Can you talk to your parents OP and tell them what's happening? I'm pretty sure they'd want to support you through this. Don't underestimate the effect that a shock like this can have on you Flowers

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GuernseyDonkey1 · 24/06/2019 21:34

I will call them tomorrow. I am off the rest of the week but like a PP said I want to gather documents etc. The house is in his name so I'll cancel my standing order tomorrow for my part of rent as I'll need it!

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Theworldcouldbemymollusc · 24/06/2019 21:36

Couples counselling? For a gay man married to straight woman? Hmmm

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