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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

OP posts:
DishingOutDone · 24/06/2019 14:26

really? He said that? Tosser!

Moralitym1n1 · 24/06/2019 14:27

You said there have been red flags in this guy's behaviour before now - the I let thing I'd say I'd not to ignore them. I saying that it is totally understandable that people often do, thinking they're being ott/unrealistic, being optimistic, being attached and invested etc.

Don't blame yourself.

His behaviour has been despicable.

Moralitym1n1 · 24/06/2019 14:28

It doesn't mean there's noone good out there for you sometime in future if you wanted/were ready.

Moralitym1n1 · 24/06/2019 14:29

*the only thing I'd say is not to ignore them

Moralitym1n1 · 24/06/2019 14:33

God I sound so stupid.

No you don't.

Guys like this lead a double life, they are skilled, experienced liars and manipulaters. They have to be, what with lying to themselves so much (!)

You're already doing something, posting in here, processing it and questioning his bullshit. Many other posters in your position were much slower and are (very likely) still with the men, having pulled the blindfold back down over their own eyes.

ThatCurlyGirl · 24/06/2019 14:35

You aren't stupid and there's nothing wrong with you. If he wasn't happy he should have left - instead he wanted to have his cottaging cake and eat it too.

Any of us who have been cheated on for a long period of time know how fucking good people are at lying.

My ex used to do tilted head face and rub my back and say people were worried about me because I'd lost my grip on reality etc whenever I confronted him about the cheating. He admits it all now. Thank god he's an ex.

So sorry this is happening to you OP. The fact he's turned nasty and snappy is very telling - he's annoyed you aren't being a fool and falling for his lies.

ThanksThanksThanks

alligatorsmile · 24/06/2019 14:35

Things he cannot control:

  • who he is attracted to

Things he can control:

  • marrying someone under false pretences
  • actively seeking sexual contact with other people
  • what he says to you

Things you cannot control:

  • who he is
  • what he does
  • the past
  • how you feel

Things you can control:

  • who you have in your house/life
  • investigating your sexual health
  • getting legal advice
alligatorsmile · 24/06/2019 14:37

I think @ThatCurlyGirl has it - he is angry that you aren't playing the role anymore. You're supposed to swallow the lies, not call him out on them.

GuernseyDonkey1 · 24/06/2019 14:38

God how do you stop crying at work?!

I cant thank you all enough for your wise words.

OP posts:
Bandara · 24/06/2019 14:40

You aren't stupid. Abusers always try to make their victims think that it is their fault. We are all on your side! You are great and brave to get rid of him. And who knows this may be the best thing that ever happened to you, he really sounds like an awful person. Maybe you will be very happy on your own, or who knows who else is around the corner. I give you a big hug

DishingOutDone · 24/06/2019 14:41

@GuernseyDonkey1 can you go home? As PPs have said, you are in shock Sad - can you call someone IRL?

londongirl101 · 24/06/2019 14:49

OP - Go home now !!! You do not need to be in work right now - sending love xxx

GreenFingersWouldBeHandy · 24/06/2019 14:54

Can you go home? Just say you feel sick or whatever. You do not need to be at work with all this going on. It's OK not to pretend to be OK and brave.

He said leave? thanks! then that he is fucked then

Do NOT let him make you feel guilty. This is all on him and his actions. His fucking devious cheating actions. Can you call a friend?

GuernseyDonkey1 · 24/06/2019 15:01

I will be outta here in 2hrs plus have my own office so nobody with me just close the blinds.

he says he will show me everything when I get home, I said its over regardless.

OP posts:
alligatorsmile · 24/06/2019 15:02

Oh you poor love, the shock.

alligatorsmile · 24/06/2019 15:03

Can you go anywhere else tonight?

GreenFingersWouldBeHandy · 24/06/2019 15:04

I said its over regardless

Good and please follow this through, even though it will be tough. Expect him to turn on the waterworks. Expect him to turn it around on you (like he's already trying to do). None of this is true.

Whatever issues he has with his sexuality are not your fault. He chose to marry you. He has chosen to hide this from you. And he chose to deceive you. None of that is forgivable.

Moralitym1n1 · 24/06/2019 15:04

If he's deleted a profile, I doubt theres much to show.

He's putting it on you again - poor him, he's fucked. No mention of the fact he's been caught active on a gay sex hookup site and that's why his hetero female partner might not be super keen on having him around!

GuernseyDonkey1 · 24/06/2019 15:10

He says now that the messages he sent were to tell them to F off when they requested face pics and dirty stuff. I said well why even join a cottaging site if you didn't intend to send and receive such shite?! All will be proven and fine when I get home apparently.

Thank god I have been squirrelling money away the past few months!

OP posts:
nespressowoo · 24/06/2019 15:11

Go to your local sexual health clinic and get a thorough check over. Change the locks on your door. End the marriage. I'm so sorry this has happened, I can't imagine what must be going through your mind Thanks

GuernseyDonkey1 · 24/06/2019 15:12

I have found a clinic that has a walk in service I can go to tomorrow between 12-7pm. I will go. I guess if I have anything thats even more proof isn't it?

OP posts:
Keaneno1fan · 24/06/2019 15:13

Im so sorry this has happened. Its NOT your fault and you arent stupid at all. Sending strength to you.

S1naidSucks · 24/06/2019 15:14

All will be proven and fine when I get home apparently.

No doubt he will have deleted the incriminating ones and kept the so called innocent ones. Does anyone know if those messages can be retrieved?

ControversialFerret · 24/06/2019 15:15

He's a lying shithead.

When you see him, tell him very firmly that you aren't interested in stories, excuses, explanations or any other kind of justification. He simply needs to log on and pass the laptop to you so that you can look for yourself.

EKGEMS · 24/06/2019 15:22

Go to Chumplady.con OP your man is following the cheaters script!