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I've done something

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Pollypocket89 · 04/05/2021 12:15

I think I've done something stupid

For those that read my other threads, I'm not sure what context I can give for anyone that hasn't - my dh had a friendship with a work colleague, potentially an emotional affair

This morning I checked his phone. I saw her on there and blocked her. She left 3 weeks ago so I don't think any contact is appropriate. The messages were infrequent and not flirty at all but it made me feel sick that he was still entertaining her

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Wanderlusto · 04/05/2021 12:27

Have you talked with him about her?
Did her leaving have anything to do with him?

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Pollypocket89 · 04/05/2021 12:56

We have talked numerous times and he's always denied anything

I don't think leaving was to do with him

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Wanderlusto · 04/05/2021 13:03

Just wondered if he had told you he would cut contact. And that's why you were pissed he was still in touch?

You could unblock and hope no one notices...but I think I'd be inclined to accidentally drop the phone out a 20 story block of flats xD

Then if he gets a new phone and adds her again to contacts...maybe you have reason to be pissed off.

Tbh though it sounds like you are worrying about nothing and it's making you gaga. Maybe if the trust is gone, its time to call it a day. Relationships are supposed to make your life easier and happier. If they don't...

Itisablessing · 04/05/2021 13:07

How much longer are you willing for this torture to continue? This is so unfair on you op. I would separate for now, and find your feet on your own. The trust has gone, and probably isn't coming back.

You are prolonging the pain with second chances. If it is not her, it will be someone else. Flowers

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Pollypocket89 · 04/05/2021 14:29

We're having another baby due at the end of the month, that's why I've stayed

I really thought with her leaving it was completely done. He knows I blocked her and we fought but he's accepted that

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Gabriellastella · 04/05/2021 14:34

Polly I am so sorry. I don't think he has your back. Do you have some rl support?

TakeYourFinalPosition · 04/05/2021 14:36

I really thought with her leaving it was completely done.

That’s risky. It’s perhaps removed the immediate temptation, but nothing else.

Do you have other support?

Objectively, just from what you’ve said in this thread, I wouldn’t be confident that he’s at all trustworthy, or that he’s got your back.

Wanderlusto · 04/05/2021 14:37

If he knows its causing you all this distress then either she is so important that he is still holding on to her. Or she means absolutely nothing to him, but neither do you. So he couldn't give a shit that still talking to her hurts you.

I'm sorry but it sounds like the later. He doesnt give a jot about you or the baby.

You would be wise to get free of him before the baby comes. Because itll be harder for a while once the baby is there.

Aquamarine1029 · 04/05/2021 14:38

I remember your other threads, and I'm sorry to say this but your relationship is doomed. There is no trust here.

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Pollypocket89 · 04/05/2021 15:32

We already have dc together so the baby won't change anything there.

Im not proud I did it but I just couldn't take it. There had been nothing for a really long time and a few WhatsApp messages pushed me over the edge apparently. She asked for a garages phone number and he answered and she didn't reply

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Doitorwait · 04/05/2021 18:17

Short term solution, unblock her and then he may think she unfriended him, and she will think the same and they'll either never talk again or re-add each other.
Long-term there could be another friend/colleague, if you don't trust him you need to either learn too, leave him or be prepared for a miserable relationship with no trust or respect.

Twinkie01 · 04/05/2021 18:20

I've been there. Blocking her was the number one condition to continuing with our marriage. It's the very least he can do OP.

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Pollypocket89 · 04/05/2021 18:46

He's still following her on Instagram. His argument was that they barely talk, there were maybe 4 messages in the last month so doesn't understand my problem

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Twinkie01 · 04/05/2021 19:54

No sorry that's just not acceptable, he cuts all ties completely to safeguard your marriage and your fucking sanity!

Windmillwhirl · 04/05/2021 20:05

She is more important than your marriage if he can't stop following hero social media.

As others have said, this is doomed. He probably thinks you will never leave him with a newborn baby. In fact I would bet that is it.

Windmillwhirl · 04/05/2021 20:06

Her on*

Mytym · 04/05/2021 20:25

He should've blocked her himself because its upsetting you. I'd be upset too.

Maze76 · 04/05/2021 20:31

So sorry OP. I think honk you need to tell him what you’ve done and why. No arguing or shouting, just plain matter of facts. How he reacts will tell you all you need to know. I think asking him to leave the house is also a good idea. The stress of this is t doing you or baby any good

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Pollypocket89 · 04/05/2021 21:10

He does know, see above, we fought. I saw it, blocked her then shouted at him. I just couldn't believe she was back in my life, even just on his phone. I think he doesn't understand why of all things I flipped over a mechanic recommendation. She wasn't flirting with him at all but it's like she'll be in his head forever

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CandyLeBonBon · 04/05/2021 21:45

@Pollypocket89 you've been posting for months about this, or variations thereof.

You don't trust him, so there is no relationship.

I know it's awful. I really do. But how much more torture are you going to put yourself through before you pull the plug?

youvegottenminuteslynn · 04/05/2021 22:10

[quote CandyLeBonBon]@Pollypocket89 you've been posting for months about this, or variations thereof.

You don't trust him, so there is no relationship.

I know it's awful. I really do. But how much more torture are you going to put yourself through before you pull the plug? [/quote]
This.

The relationship is totally toxic now, you need to focus on splitting up and coparenting rather than allowing this dynamic to continue until inevitably you fall out and there's a kid with warring parents who hate each other.

happytohavefoundyou · 04/05/2021 22:50

@Pollypocket89 have you spoken to her?...
that is the one you should be talking to.

Message calmly, say that you believe an affair maybe happens, even if it's just emotionally,
That due to the baby coming you feel that you need to clearly understand the situation.

You are not contacting her for trouble, or drama but just to understand the situation.

I did this and the other women was extremely helpful. She actually knew nothing of me, and was upset that this situation had happened. We both been lied to by a man child that needed attention.

Even if she knows about you, it is him who has caused this situation. It sounds like you are annoying him & getting involved in his business, cause he doesn't sound like a respectful dp.

ZingTrap · 04/05/2021 23:01

I have done this before too. Also messaged her before blocking to ask her to stop messaging my husband.

My husband knew I did it after the fact. If he had a problem with it he knows where the door is. I'm not going to entertain his association with a past colleague when there's no need for it and she's fishing for complements that he was too oblivious of the situation to give.

HalzTangz · 04/05/2021 23:03

@Pollypocket89

I think I've done something stupid

For those that read my other threads, I'm not sure what context I can give for anyone that hasn't - my dh had a friendship with a work colleague, potentially an emotional affair

This morning I checked his phone. I saw her on there and blocked her. She left 3 weeks ago so I don't think any contact is appropriate. The messages were infrequent and not flirty at all but it made me feel sick that he was still entertaining her

Could it be they are just friends, especially as messages are infrequent and not flirty. Why jump to the conclusion it's an emotional affair.

Opposite sex can be friends without sexual attraction at all

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Pollypocket89 · 08/05/2021 18:32

Sorry for disappearing. We've argued a bit more. She sent him a message on Facebook saying that she'd seen she was blocked and have a nice life basically. I don't really know what to think anymore

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