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This is betrayal right? Any Advice Please...

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LifeAfterDearth · 29/12/2021 21:14

My first post. Feeling so sick. Briefly = been in (what I thought was) a great relationship for nigh-on 4 years. For circa 6 months partner had become noticeably distant, and not just because he works away a great deal of time. He lives with me (my property although he contributes financially and is generous) and has children from a previous marriage that visit every other weekend. I thought everything fine between us until around 4-5 weeks ago when I stumbled on a text message that appeared on his sync'd computer - there was no contact name, just a number with "Hi, is this --? Are you free in (area he was staying at a hotel in) tonight?". He consults for a profession and I help him with his work, it seemed a strange request as consultations are booked in advance and always during daylight hours. I googled the number and the name and was devastated to find that it matched with an "escort" (nice description!) agency. Apologies, tears, first off said it was only for "company" (the website contradicted this in a big way) then he "didn't know why he'd done it" - she apparently never text back....Also found out that he had been planning to move out and rent another place to be closer to his children - despite us planning to move (using my equity) next year. Bit awkward to type properly right now due to the holidays and him being here, but am happy to answer further questions/elaborate but - after I thought we had talked it through I woke becoming suspicious again and asked to see his phone and messages - turns out he has been discussing our relationship with none other than the sister I am (or thought I was) closest to. Hope this relays my feelings, just seeking some independent advice really as now I really don't know where to turn. Thank you

OP posts:
MsDogLady · 01/01/2022 18:26

How are you doing, OP?

LifeAfterDearth · 07/01/2022 18:52

Hi all...

Not sure anyone will be reading this but Christmas is over now and I thought we had come to an arrangement - me knowing where he was at all times, and I know that doesn't help with trust entirely but on retrieving all old text msgs via icloud I could see that it was just the once and the escort hadn't replied to him. However... two days ago via the work email I saw 3 random phone numbers that he hadn't realised were connected from his phone to the email. I googled one of the names and numbers and found an instagram account - a girl. The two others were another woman and a guy. Turns out the other woman has been (apparently, although I am not convinced of course) texting him for over 4 months - the logs on the email connected showed this same number and when whatsapp msgs had been sent and received, although I couldn't see the content of the msgs the times/dates were clear. Turned out the one on instagram was the friend of the woman who had been msging via whatsapp - helping to facilitate the fact that the other woman was also in a long-term relationship and with kids - both worked in a pub where he stayed and the guys number, turns out, was her long-term partner. I took the phone numbers down straight away (he wasn't in when I discovered this). After 48 hours of pretty much hell, I've found out he drove down to see her at least twice, when he was supposed to be on a job, 3 hours away. The woman's partner apparently warned him off and yet he and her continued, messages from her right up to the afternoon two days ago! Not sure where this is getting me to be honest, but wanted to update and share - still have no one to talk to about it.

OP posts:
Malldelly · 07/01/2022 19:19

Is this how you want to live your life? Constantly wondering what he's up to and with whom. Leave him. You deserve better.

ExasperatedTwice · 07/01/2022 19:32

I'm less surprised at your update than I am at the fact you are still with him to be perfectly honest.

BringBackCoffeeCreams · 07/01/2022 19:51

Why are you allowing someone to stay in your home who clearly is only there until he has a better option, and is actively seeking that better option out?

Why are you wanting to maintain a relationship with a man who tried to have sex with a woman for money, while with you? It doesn't matter if it was only once, if he never went through with it, or whatever other bullshit he line he feeds you. He was looking for sex with someone else while in a relationship with you.

Why are you allowing a man to live in your house who has been secretly viewing other properties with a view to fucking off and leaving you as soon as it's conveinient? He's using you and you're letting him.

And as for the secret, flirty, cosy, huggy relationship he's been having with your sister, really, is your bar so very, very low?

This relationship is dead OP. You just seem to be in denial about it.

gavisconismyfriend · 07/01/2022 19:52

You poor thing, not a good start to the year! First things first, can you quietly find a new job. Then kick him into touch and negotiate a good package to exit his business?

Pieminster · 07/01/2022 19:56

God, he's such a low life. Please bin him off, he's checked out of the relationship. I cannot believe you are giving him any more chances.

Rodion · 07/01/2022 20:06

I'm afraid that this is just going to be what the relationship is like for as long as you stay with him. He doesn't care about your feelings and he doesn't respect you, that's why he sneaks around behind your back. It wouldn't matter if you stopped it happening by keeping glued to your side 24/7, he's still be wanting to do it. You deserve better, and better is out there if you want it. But you need to start by getting rid of this guy. Good luck Flowers

HeadToToesNo · 07/01/2022 20:07

How are you feeling OP? This has been a lot for you to take in, do you know what you want to do?

HazelBite · 07/01/2022 20:10

This is no way to live, being suspicious, checking his movements. phonecalls etc. You really deserve better.
Kick him into touch, don't even discuss it any further with him, you don't trust him and your suspicions will eat you up!

ListeningButNotHearing · 07/01/2022 20:35

Hopefully one day very soon you will wonder why you keep putting yourself through this.

The beginning of the end was when you found out about his betray over Christmas.
He is a contemptuous and disrespectful b*stard to you and tbh your sister is pretty appalling too.

Shehasadiamondinthesky · 07/01/2022 20:38

Id chuck him out immediately. Dont waste another second of your life on this man. That would turn my heart cold stone dead.

MaeveDidIt · 07/01/2022 21:05

He obviously checked out of the relationship month’s ago.

Whatever you thought you had is long gone, but you’re still clutching onto him. Don’t let this become your new normal for too long.

He’s really taken the piss out of you and so has your awful sister.

Thank your lucky stars you’ve got your own property and you’re not married to him.

MsDogLady · 07/01/2022 21:28

*Pursuing paid sex with a Prostitute
*Pursuing your Sister
*Pursuing PubWoman, actually meeting up, and continuing to message after being confronted by her partner.
*Viewing properties behind your back.

OP, why are you still with this sneaky, using Liar and Cheat? What would be an actual dealbreaker for you?

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