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Partner cheated with escorts

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spoonfullofsugar88 · 29/07/2021 07:28

Morning everyone

Not sure if I've posted in the right place but I'm currently 4 weeks pregnant after losing a baby back in early May at 13 weeks. I was devastated and after my loss I sunk into bad depression, something I've suffered with my whole life on and off since teenage years.

We knew the baby had died at 11 weeks and I had to wait 2 weeks to have a termination as it didn't pass naturally. In this time I was drinking quite a lot and was in a bad place.

One night during this time my fiancé was sleeping and I went down his phone. I'd never done this in the 2 years we have been together but I had a gut feeling. He had become very distant during my pregnancy and began taking his phone everywhere. I never imagined what I was going to see. I felt he had been being 'off' but we spend all of our time together pretty much unless he's working.

His phone was full of calls and messages to escorts, he would meet them in hotels during his lunch period. He has a child from a previous relationship and was telling the child's mother how much he loves her and misses her (the ex not the child), he had even met a pre-op transvestite male in a hotel one afternoon when he said he had been at work. His ex had also had a termination around a week after we had found out I was pregnant and it was his. He paid for her to have one. My whole world shattered. I'd just lost our baby and now this.

I confronted him but he convinces me I'm the crazy one and denies everything. You can't hold a conversation with him as he gets angry and twists things. He eventually cried and apologised and said how stupid he had been and how he can't live without me.

I know I should have run a mile then but I was in such a low place I didn't want to be alone. I was desperately sad about the baby and just wanted to try again for another one so I stupidly forgave him and began TTC straight away. I got a BFP almost immediately and am now 4 weeks along. Im so anxious this time in my pregnancy after what happened before and I feel more alone than ever. I don't want to tell anyone until at least 12 weeks this time and every day feels like a year.

He's such a loving partner and I still can't believe what he did to me, it doesn't make sense in my head as although I've seen it with my own eyes he is such a good liar and almost convinces me it isn't true. Since being together we have sex every day and do absolutely everything together, I just can't understand why I'm not enough for him. Sometimes when he's been drunk and we have sex he has scared me a few times as he gets really dominant and changes his whole persona. I don't say anything as would rather he is like it with me than to go somewhere else.

Not sure if anyone would have had similar experiences but advice would be welcomed. Pretty sure I know what the advice will be, I know what I'd be saying to do if it were one of my Friends but being in the situation yourself is incredibly hard.

TIA

OP posts:
toocold54 · 29/07/2021 19:20

Serious Q - do you genuinely think he’s going to stay with you when the baby arrives?
And do you genuinely think he will stop having unprotected sex with his ex or whoever else and getting them pregnant?

I know it sounds like everyone is being nasty on here but it’s only because we know you can do better than this waste of space and you will realise that one day but by then it might be too late.
You need to get some self respect as I bet you weren’t always like this.

toocold54 · 29/07/2021 19:22

Op has already said she plans to leave.

Which is great but she needs to do it before baby comes so she has time to get prepared for the next baby. Abuse also becomes worse after a baby and it makes it harder to leave an abusive person once you have children with them.

toocold54 · 29/07/2021 19:22

*new not next

WhiskeyGalore212 · 29/07/2021 19:23

Problem wity not leaving immediately op is the worry you'll get sucked back in and not leave.

And it is easier now, before the baby is born. After the birth, newborns and babies can absorb every bit of physical and mental energy you have, the sleep deprivation can leave you not feeling able to tie your shoe laces, you could suffer from one, beast feeding if you try it can be tough, especially establishing it. You'll have hormone shifts and the early endless feeding followredby the teething alongside the viruses ......

You could be in the best place now for two or three years to get out and be set up.to stay put.

You need to reach out abd get suooort from family and anyone you can now.

WhiskeyGalore212 · 29/07/2021 19:24

@toocold54

Op has already said she plans to leave.

Which is great but she needs to do it before baby comes so she has time to get prepared for the next baby. Abuse also becomes worse after a baby and it makes it harder to leave an abusive person once you have children with them.

I agree, as per my length post (!)
WhiskeyGalore212 · 29/07/2021 19:25

*beast feeding lol .. a Freudian autocorrect.

I'm sure some mothers feel like they are trying to feed a beast.

WhiskeyGalore212 · 29/07/2021 19:26

*you could suffer from PND, that was supposed to be.

toocold54 · 29/07/2021 19:39

I agree, as per my length post (!)

I read it and completely agree!

Keepitonthedownlow · 29/07/2021 19:46

Good luck OP, you can raise the baby on your own, but if you stay once the baby is here then he'll destroy you and sour your relationship with your DC.

Whatabambam · 29/07/2021 20:12

You are putting yourself before your baby. Your desire not to be lonely is trumping your baby's future happiness. The baby that you desperately want to have. Babies are not there for your own personal satisfaction and pleasure. They are humans in their own right. You don't understand this yet because you are consumed by your desire to be pregnant and you hold an immature and undeveloped understanding of what you are about to do. I know this because I was you. When your baby is born you will recognise that your child's welfare depends entirely on your behaviour. Grow up fast as he never will. This baby needs you to get a grip. You can do this.

TreeDice · 29/07/2021 20:52

Do you think he's going to make a good parent OP?

I cant imagine how tough this has all been and how confused and hurt you must be. I'm sorry you've had to go through all this.

You need to put your child first. I understand that you cant terminate and I 100% get that. You do need to put your child first though. What is her/his life going to be like with him as a Dad? With him grinding their confidence and self worth down?

Please be strong and get out now rather than put your poor innocent baby through that.

Closetbeanmuncher · 29/07/2021 20:58

Im a successful solicitor

Then you of all people should have the brains to know staying around this man for a moment longer isn't going to end well.

Closetbeanmuncher · 29/07/2021 21:15

Closetbeanmuncher

"He's such a loving partner*

Jesus christ OP you can't be for real??

Let's have a look at the facts...

-*Betrayed your trust by cheating with escorts
-Risked your sexual health and the health or your child by cheating with escorts
-gaslights and manipulates
-pathological liar
-got his ex pregnant when he was supposed to be with you

Tell me exactly which of the above points makes him a loving partner?? I'm baffled

What you mean is he's an accomplished liar and you happily lap up any old shit he feeds you because you don't want to be alone

The longer you stay in this situation the worse it will become for you. It sounds as if you've already lost your perception of reality (if you think this trash rat is a loving partner), and that's only a couple of years in

What is your response to this part of my first post or have you chosen to skip over this bit and get offended by the second part?

There are plenty of women who stay for a lifestyle even though they are good earners themselves. They want the extra luxuries that come with being part of a couple, at any cost to their mental health.

WhiskeyGalore212 · 29/07/2021 21:42

There are plenty of women who stay for a lifestyle even though they are good earners themselves. They want the extra luxuries that come with being part of a couple, at any cost to their mental health.

That doesn't seem to be the case here, seems more like op is codependant with this man, or he's ground her down, or there's some underlying issues with op, or ...?

He's also clearly a very effective manipulator; his ex is still having sex with him, without even protection, even though he's apparently moved on, and has ended up in an abortion clinic. Presumably he's quite charismatic, probably dark triad.

Sandra15 · 30/07/2021 00:12

@Closetbeanmuncher

Im a successful solicitor

Then you of all people should have the brains to know staying around this man for a moment longer isn't going to end well.

I feel so sorry for you, but I would be frightened to consult you in a professional capacity if this man has done this to you in your personal life. You cannot be thinking straight. For God's sake get some help and get out and raise your child alone.
Maggiesfarm · 30/07/2021 00:53

OP, you lost your baby at 13 weeks in May, that isn't very long ago, you are still not over it yet are already four weeks pregnant. You also say you went through an abortion for medical reasons some months ago so that is one heck of a lot of pregnancy in a short period of time. Your hormones haven't had time to get back to normal before becoming pregnant again, no wonder you feel as you do.

You will be able to think straight again. Do you really want to be tied to this man for eighteen years or more?

Be pragmatic, try to think with your head, not your heart. It is not the right time to be bringing a baby into the world, especially with a man like yours. It's actually quite a frightening prospect, you will be even more vulnerable with a young baby. He will be more dominant and controlling than ever.

I'm glad you are at least considering ending the relationship but at the same time, you say you are afraid of being alone.

In a couple of years you could meet someone really good and your current situation will be a bad memory.

Please do talk to someone in a professional capacity about all of this. You need help.

Ilady · 30/07/2021 02:25

Every thing here you have told us about your partner tells us he is bad news. You know he had having sex with his ex, got her pregnant and payed for her abortion. Then you find about his lunch time sex session's with prostutes including men.
You decide despite knowing this it a good idea to TTC with this man.
Every thing is about what you want and so what if you bring a baby into this bad situation.
Yes your being selfish bring a baby into this situation. People here have advised you to terminate this pregnancy or to leave your partner as soon as possible. You refuse to listen to them. If you have this baby your tied to this man for 18 years plus.
What happens if you child is disabled. Not all problems are apparent at birth like autism. How would you cope with this on your own or with him being part of your lives?
I would terminate this pregnancy and work on improving your your self worth before rushing into a pregnancy.

MrsBertBibby · 30/07/2021 09:46

I feel so sorry for you, but I would be frightened to consult you in a professional capacity if this man has done this to you in your personal life.

ODFOD. Are you trying to be offensive?

Limeinthacoconut · 30/07/2021 10:16

Hi op , sorry for your awful situation. I would definitely leave him because he has seen you have accepted his behaviour with no repercussions and he will keep doing it, whatever he says. You want your child to look up to their father and they be a role model. They need to see a strong mother , not downbeat and controlled. It’s important for them to grow into healthy adults. Get out for your baby.
I also want to add that catching an std can cause miscarriage so I would stop having sex or at least use something

Twillow · 30/07/2021 22:37

@Closetbeanmuncher

Im a successful solicitor

Then you of all people should have the brains to know staying around this man for a moment longer isn't going to end well.

You clearly have no experience or understanding of domestic abuse. Jog on if you can't be helpful.
Twillow · 30/07/2021 22:40

Once I'm feeling a little stronger I'll speak with my family, at the moment I can't talk to anybody about what's going on as I just break down and I don't want people worrying about me. I don't want anybody knowing I'm pregnant as it's such early days.

Please please speak to your family as soon as you feel able, the sooner the better. I can't speak for everyone's families of course, but I reached out to mine after an intolerably long experience of DA which I had kept secret: they took me under their wing instantly and didn;t judge for a second. It saved me,
The longer you stay in the harder it is to get out, you know.

RadandMad · 30/07/2021 22:43

Sex addicts are never loving partners.

Closetbeanmuncher · 30/07/2021 22:56

I'm happy to "jog on" after I've heard from the OP on how she equates any of the below to being "such a loving partner"

*Betrayed your trust by cheating with escorts
*Risked your sexual health and the health or your child by cheating with escorts
*gaslights and manipulates
pathological liar
*got his ex pregnant when he was supposed to be with you

It's easy to skip the facts and get offended.

OP if you really believe being in this relationship is better than being alone you should attend counselling whether or not you leave.

QuentinBunbury · 30/07/2021 23:04

Oh op SadFlowers
You know he's bad news, it's just going to take some time for your heart to catch up tp your head. Please be kind to yourself.

And ignore the ppl saying you should terminate. Your body, your choice and your feelings about your baby are separate to your relationship with him.

Take care

EmiliClarce · 17/08/2021 15:13

What kind of loving partner is that if he did that to you? A loving person would never do that. He will be there for you and support you in your time of need. Especially since this grief is not just about you but about him too. If he did that he's a weak man. He is not worthy of being like you. I understand that no advice will help in this situation. It takes time to forget a rotten man like him. And move on with your life. You'll get over your grief and find a better man to start a family with. I haven't been in a situation as global as yours and it would be foolish to compare. But I will share my own life situation. I too quite often I was ordered by honolulu escort because I didn't have a loved one. And I consoled myself as much as I could. And it was so strange that it was there that I found myself a girlfriend. Yes I understand that her profession is not very good. But as soon as we started a relationship she quit. So who knows who your favorite person will be.

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