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He’s speaking to her again

23 replies

Sickofhisshit · 15/11/2020 13:52

I think the rose tinted glasses are off.
My DH had an month or so affair, found out In February. He moved out and saw the OW for a few months then broke it off with her. Since September we’ve being trying again. I saw a txt come up on his phone this morning from the OW. He says it’s innocent, her nan had died and he was worried about her but then also went on to see how he’s unsure about me and him. For background, we have 3 kids under 10 and have being together 15 years, married 7.

I can’t believe how blind I’ve being!! He’s strung me along since the start and made me feel like an utter fool! There has being no consistency, hot and cold behaviour all of the time...my mental health is at an all time low because of him, why has he got such a hold over me?

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MissCadoganTate · 15/11/2020 13:56

He's a dick and his behaviour is many shades of wrong. I think he's effectively having his cake and eating it. I feel for you especially as your kids are still young but I don't think I could be with him.

I would never, ever trust him. I can understand why you gave the relationship another go but I wouldn't waste more time with him.

iJustWantToBeHappy · 15/11/2020 13:57

Hello OP, having been in a similar situation I urge you to be strong and do the right thing. End it.

I was guilty of taking someone back despite multiple times being made to feel like a fall back option. I can't believe I let them treat me this way and it utterly destroyed my self-esteem.

Be strong. Move forward and go find someone who treats you with the love and respect you deserve.

category12 · 15/11/2020 14:11

The hot and cold treatment is actually quite addictive - it's the effect of intermittent reinforcement.

Pop psychology aside, he's been stringing you along the whole time, and he's being a manipulative shit with the "I'm unsure about us" shit to try to scare you and shut you up when he's caught out in the wrong again.

Do yourself a favour and get rid for good.

Bunnymumy · 15/11/2020 14:15

Nah sod him. He is setting you up for narcissistic triangulation (playing you two off against one another). Get rid. Life is too short.

2ndMrsdeWinter · 15/11/2020 15:03

Her granny is not his problem. His problem is that he’s a missive dick who owes the mother of his children so much more respect than he’s currently showing her.

I’m so sorry that he’s treated you this way. I hope you find the strength to do what’s best for you Flowers

Sickofhisshit · 15/11/2020 16:07

I think part of me still refuses to believe that he could treat me so disrespectfully, I’d expect more compassion off a stranger !
I think in his head, he’s doing nothing wrong. I’m also pretty sure the OW knows nothing bout what’s being happening too, there’s no winners in this situation I just know I deserve more

Sorry your in similar situation @iJustWantToBeHappy I feel a lot calmer then when I first found out he was cheating. He’s messed in the head and I pity the OW if they end up back together, doesn’t know what she’s letting herself in for!

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Onthedunes · 15/11/2020 18:12

There's always a reasonable explanation why they have to contact the other woman, isn't there.

And in his mind, yes he does know he's doing wrong, he just thinks he can do what he wants.

Don't let him.

Divorce, get rid and kick him to the gutter where he belongs.

nancybotwinbloom · 15/11/2020 18:19

Ever loved someone so much you would do anything for them (you the last few months)

Make that person yourself and and
Do what the fuck you want.

He is toxic. Selfish. Wants it all his own way.

The lack of respect is astounding.

Remove him from your priorities now.
Get rid.
This is not the man for you.

Onthedunes · 15/11/2020 18:23

By the way, does he not know that by stating her nan died actually makes it worse !

She is his go to support person and he is hers.

You actually gave him a second chance !
No more chances.

Don't waste anymore converstion with this piece of scum that doesn't deserve to be even in your vicinity.

Flowers
Krampusasbabysitter · 15/11/2020 20:21

It doesn't matter if a freak tornado wiped out the OW's entire family, it still isn't any business of your DH's. If he had integrity and respected you and your marriage, he should have blocked and deleted her number. Take back the power and kick his cheating arse out!

Aquamarine1029 · 15/11/2020 20:26

His things should already be in bin bags outside the door.

SoulofanAggron · 15/11/2020 20:27

Please separate from him and have as little contact as you can. The hold he has on you will go. xx Stay strong and please don't take him back. Flowers

Pact11 · 15/11/2020 20:35

You sentence to “we’ve been trying” needs to be substituted for “I’ve been trying”

MsDogLady · 15/11/2020 20:40

I am sorry, OP. He didn’t go NC and they are still sharing emotional intimacy. Their affair is not over.

Sickofhisshit · 15/11/2020 20:44

Thanks everyone, I've gone to txt him soooo many times today and had to stop myself. Why am I worried about how he is feeling?

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Devoilmum · 15/11/2020 21:53

@Sickofhisshit
So sorry to hear that you’re going through this. I’m in the same situation and it’s just so hurtful how the lies just seem so easy for them.
I’m currently getting paperwork together and will be chucking him out very soon. I don’t think he’s actually too bothered about OW, I think he’s just enjoying the thrill of it all. I confronted him in April and we were supposed to be trying again but he’s been back in touch with her recently.

Sunflower1970 · 16/11/2020 03:08

Get your paperwork in order and end it. He chose her and is still disrespecting you. You will always feel suspicious and he is not good for you wellbeing. Easy to say when you have three kids but you need to get rid

Anordinarymum · 16/11/2020 03:19

@Sickofhisshit

Thanks everyone, I've gone to txt him soooo many times today and had to stop myself. Why am I worried about how he is feeling?
Because you have invested your whole life in him emotionally.

How do you even know her nan died ? I would not believe a word he says now.

RLEOM · 16/11/2020 11:42

Leave. He's playing you for a fool again. Leave before he gets the chance to hurt you more, because by the looks of things, he's already considering doing it all again.

RLEOM · 16/11/2020 11:43

And get all your paperwork sorted before you announce you're leaving.

HollowTalk · 16/11/2020 11:47

It sounds as though your marriage will end anyway. If you end it you will feel so much better than if he does it. You'll feel in control, that you made the decision. The affair hasn't stopped in their minds, has it? As a PP said, he's her go-to person and he feels he has to be there for her.

If you can afford to, I'd tell him to get out now.

Nackajory · 16/11/2020 11:48

His disrespectful treatment of you says nothing about who you are as a person, it tells you everything you need to know about his suitability as a life partner for you. To quote another of today's threads, do your future self a favour. Think what it is you need from a partner and be strong. Otherwise you will be storing up significant difficulties for your future self.

lunalulu · 16/11/2020 17:27

Thanks everyone, I've gone to txt him soooo many times today and had to stop myself. Why am I worried about how he is feeling?

You're worried because he's your husband, with whom you have three young kids, and you love him. What he is putting you through is bewilderingly painful emotionally and, as you say, it actually seems unfathomable that he could do this to you. So you reject the apparent reality and stick to your normal comfort zone of loving your trustworthy husband. It's almost too terrifying not to.

I am so very sorry that this is happening to you. You do need to find your way to negotiate this unwanted and unfamiliar path, and there probably is more than just one option.

Kick him out, cut him off, hate him - properly fracture your possibly already broken life together - that's one way.

But how to do that when you live him? And your children love him? And you love your family unit?

I think your first step should not be draconian and dramatic. I think you should ask if he's come to counselling with you as it would help you.

And go from there. In that process, he should face what he's done, and that if he wants any chance of keeping you, he needs to make a serious commitment including cast-iron NC with her. And you will be able to say how you feel.

And you come out either stronger together, or apart. But you will have done your best. And been through a process that will help you either way.

That's my advice. No love does not go away just because someone hurts you. That's the prob.

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