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

423 replies

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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OnlyFoolsnMothers · 24/06/2019 21:58

rugshade not what I asked but if you want to continue to answer questions with a questions do carry on troll!

Moralitym1n1 · 24/06/2019 21:58

Have you had enough attention now rugshade or are you going to keep trolling a bit longer.

SilverDapple · 24/06/2019 21:59

My heart goes out to you OP. Shocking betrayal.

Amazed he is even trying to minimise it. I mean, nothing like smashing up a perfectly good laptop in a blind panic to emphasise your innocence Confused Jesus wept!

Run for the hills and don't look back. Pocket the hard drive and worry about retrieving the data on it later, should you need it.

Sarcelle · 24/06/2019 22:00

In the middle of an evening with friends with the kids playing in the garden, he kept leaving to look at the laptop. He is more than curious or playing out fantasies, it is his everything if he was looking at a social event where he could easily be found out. As he has been.

I would be disgusted if my DH was having hook ups with men, if that makes me homophobic so be it. If your DH has presented himself one way, but is actually covering something up and using his wife as the cover, and potentially putting his wife at risk health wise, then it would take a saint not to feel repulsed. The nature of these hook ups is to shag anything, and seemingly at every opportunity. Each to their own, at least be honest about it, don't get married, or at least be up front at the start so a decision about the relationship can be made then.

One of the posters on here has an agenda and is being deliberately provocative and stupid and they need ignoring

Closetbeanmuncher · 24/06/2019 22:02

I'm guessing rugshade is part of the "cool kids" polyamoury brigade.

DishingOutDone · 24/06/2019 22:03

Rugshade only joined us on Sunday ... I have reported.

UserUndone · 24/06/2019 22:06

Maybe rugshade is the OP's 'D'H?

There's always one who wants to play Devils advocate! Derail the thread to make a point, to justify their own point of view. Rugshade you are a tiny minority. You are entitled to be but you should possibly ask why you are such a tiny minority?

Our decisions and boundaries reinforce the quality of our relationships and our lives. My decision is that I'm not prepared to be lied to, either on something trivial or something major. The result, for me, is that I am very happy, my life is drama free and I have no worries. I have full control over all decisions that affect me, my life couldn't be better. So, I don't have to put up with shite from anyone misleading me, lying to me, possibly infecting me with STI's. That's a win-win!

You can make as many excuses for people's shabby behaviour as you want to. Your life, your choice.

As for throwing the homophobic label around, well, what people do in their own homes is up to them. I couldn't give a fig! Plastering it all over the Internet achieves just what exactly?

Mrsmummy90 · 24/06/2019 22:08

He's just messaged me saying if I loved him I'd talk to him and that he hasn't lied.

How dare he!! If he loved YOU, he wouldn't be on other websites trying to fuck other people!!!!

What a complete c*nt!!!

Moralitym1n1 · 24/06/2019 22:08

I'm guessing rugshade is part of the "cool kids" polyamoury brigade.

The mind boggles.
"couples counselling" yes because that has a high chance of success with a closeted pathological liar 😂😂

Good luck to anyone trying to "counsel" him out of liking dicks up his arse (that is along the lines of what he was asking you to do, right op?).

Maybe he should see a hypnotherapist like a gay guy I know did - he's still gay after 80o quid's worth of hypnotherapy.

LittleDoll · 24/06/2019 22:14

Maybe they were thinking of councilling OP into growing a cock and balls...

SirVixofVixHall · 24/06/2019 22:20

Op can you retrieve the hard drive from the rubbish ?

GuernseyDonkey1 · 24/06/2019 22:20

I don't think Rugshade is my STBXH as his grammar and spelling is nowhere near as good as rugshades.

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GuernseyDonkey1 · 24/06/2019 22:21

@SirVixofVixHall I'll go look.

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Moralitym1n1 · 24/06/2019 22:24

as his grammar and spelling is nowhere near as good as rugshades.

His grammar and spelling are crap too?

Only thing worse than a gaslighting cheater is a gas-lighting cheater who can't write their own language properly Wink.

MissRhubarb · 24/06/2019 22:28

Rugshade, "being really mean to me"

What, taking your iPad away or something. What are you - 12?

Moominfan · 24/06/2019 22:30

Op don't make any rash choices but get checked out ASAP

MissRhubarb · 24/06/2019 22:31

OP, do you think you'll be able to get your husband to tell the truth about whatever has or hasn't been going on if you sit down and discuss everything with him like @oldbitch is saying above?

GuernseyDonkey1 · 24/06/2019 22:34

I've hot the laptop - it was the battery that he'd chucked in bin. Where is hard drive ?

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carla1983 · 24/06/2019 22:36

I'm so sorry. What a terrible shock for you to find this.

You need to get an STD test. And consider whether you want to continue in a marriage where your husband has been unfaithful, and additionally is gay or bi (and you didn't know.)

BentBaastard · 24/06/2019 22:37

Blimey, this is grim.

💐💐💐💐 for you xx

GuernseyDonkey1 · 24/06/2019 22:37

@MissRhubarb he's such a gas lighter that I don't know. He's just been up here (I'm in bedroom) saying he's not cheated he's done nothing wrong and he just did it as he was fucked off his head on drugs.

Then asked why I'm being nasty to him. I got upset and raised my voice and he said stop it's not fair:

I'm so pissed off this guy twists stuff so much I'm confused as to what I've said half the time.

I'm going to a clinic tomorrow: I have mine and DS passports in my bag
and will collect my other things tomorrow. I threw my rings st him before.

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Theworldcouldbemymollusc · 24/06/2019 22:38

It’s the rectangular bit shown below

Can't believe I need to post this...
Whathappenedtooursummer · 24/06/2019 22:40

You have done good op. No need for anymore bs chats. Do not pay any bills /debt in his name.

Theworldcouldbemymollusc · 24/06/2019 22:40

The whining and victim playing is sealing his fate. If he stepped up and took some responsibility you would have a chance to discuss and be honest with each other. What a slimeball

Moralitym1n1 · 24/06/2019 22:41

It might not be removable, leave it be and take laptop to recovery shop/person asap.