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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:
Sarcelle · 24/06/2019 20:16

He should be leaving, not you.

Llongyfarchiadau · 24/06/2019 20:20

Yes, it is he who should be leaving the house.

testingtesting111 · 24/06/2019 20:21

Why should you and the kids be displaced? He needs to go.

The fact he threw away the hard drive basically confirms he has stuff to hide that would not verify what he is telling you

GuernseyDonkey1 · 24/06/2019 20:21

Yes I know. But at this stage getting him to go is difficult.

He's said "if he knew I'd react like this he wouldn't have done it"

SadSad

OP posts:
testingtesting111 · 24/06/2019 20:23

He just gets more and more selfish. So long as he's ok, let the kids be unsettled. Sorry you're going through this. Don't feel pressured by him to cover for him. Do things at your own pace.

rvby · 24/06/2019 20:31

He's said "if he knew I'd react like this he wouldn't have done it"

Oh OP. My heart dropped for you when I read this. How dare he. Ugh

TheRedBarrows · 24/06/2019 20:36

“He's said "if he knew I'd react like this he wouldn't have done it" “

WTF!!!

He didn’t think he would get caught out.
He didn’t think about you at all.
Is he really claiming you would be chilled with this?

At the end of the day he is lying .

The “I remember but I am away at the moment “ can only have been in response to a request to meet someone he had previously engaged with. If it was for an online encounter being away would not be an issue.

So sorry this is so hard OP.

You are being really brave and resolute.

nzeire · 24/06/2019 20:39

Even taking away the internet bit, he sounds like a deeply unpleasant man.
What an awful thing to go through, I’m so sorry.

ComeAndDance · 24/06/2019 20:39

He's said "if he knew I'd react like this he wouldn't have done it"

What did he expect?!?

I agree. Take a few days at your mum but after that HE needs to be the one to leave. There are no reason why you should be making the effort or the dcs should be disturbed etc... when he is the ine who has been a dick.

ComeAndDance · 24/06/2019 20:41

Why would be difficult to make him go?
e he is crying and feeling sorry for himself? Financial issues? Difficulty to find somewhere to rent?

Goodnightchristopherrobin · 24/06/2019 20:41

OP, I am in love with (and have had sex with) a bisexual man, who doesn’t even want me. I have been devastated, but your posts are inspiring me to walk away from him and find someone who actually wants me. You should do the same! We deserve more! Flowers

crispysausagerolls · 24/06/2019 20:47

I’m sending you a hug - what a fucking mess. This is in no way your fault. 🌹

Theworldcouldbemymollusc · 24/06/2019 20:48

Please op ask him to leave even if only for a few days so you can think/process what is happening

caringdenise009 · 24/06/2019 20:50

If your mum's is the only option for someone who has to go, let him go there. Do not move out. Save the login and any info you have. I would create a login to the cottaging site and screenshot what I could of his profile. Look up cached pages for that site on google if he has deleted his profile.if you have someone to support you what you might find. It is not pleasant.

GuernseyDonkey1 · 24/06/2019 20:52

I'm numb. I'm feeling nothing.

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

He also told me he cheated on his x wife before he was married and that's why she left him. However he seems to have forgotten that previously he stated he created towards the end of their relationship and she doesn't know. Jeez. What am I married too?!

OP posts:
GuernseyDonkey1 · 24/06/2019 20:53

@caringdenise009 how do I look up cached pages? Will it have to be in the laptop?

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Moralitym1n1 · 24/06/2019 20:53

Are you the poster from before who's husband pocket dialled her whilst obviously having a meet up with a man?

Sadly that's somone else - she hadn't been married/in a significant relationship before, had been with husband since uni. Would put quite a lot of money on her still being with him. She said herself it was a highly codependent relationship.

Moralitym1n1 · 24/06/2019 20:55

He's said "if he knew I'd react like this he wouldn't have done it"

That must be why he smashed a laptop slmost to bits to stop you seeing his messages, right?

Cause he knew you'd be ok with it. I mean, what hetero married woman wouldn't be ok with her husband exchanging messages on a gay sex meetup site?

DishingOutDone · 24/06/2019 20:57

If you want to go to your mum's then tell him he needs to be gone by the time you get back. You've got a lot to do before you can leave you need all your documents etc.

I reckon you could probably get an occupation order - see a solicitor ASAP.

Moralitym1n1 · 24/06/2019 20:57

*He didn’t think about you at all.
Is he really claiming you would be chilled with this?

At the end of the day he is lying .

The “I remember but I am away at the moment “ can only have been in response to a request to meet someone he had previously engaged with. If it was for an online encounter being away would not be an issue.*

This.

Also wtf should you and kids be moving?

Moralitym1n1 · 24/06/2019 20:59

Also I seriously doubt all he's done is exchange messages.

MsDogLady · 24/06/2019 21:06

OP, I am so sorry for your devastation.

Your husband has been treating you with such contempt. It sounds like he will lie until the bitter end to fiercely guard his secrets.

This is likely the tip of the iceberg, as he has probably been on more than one gay hookup site.

ComeAndDance · 24/06/2019 21:09

So now it’s all about you not loving him of course. Hmm
Nothing to do with him destroying any evidence, lying etc... Nope....

Happinessbegins · 24/06/2019 21:09

So what’s his actual explanation for doing it?

rugshade · 24/06/2019 21:09

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