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He’s cheated again!

79 replies

embarrassed12 · 17/08/2022 11:43

Can’t even believe I’m writing this. My partner cheated on me 5 months after I gave birth to our son! He’s now 3.

I’ve just found texts between someone he works with, disgusting texts of what he wants to do to her in the bedroom. He’s told her he’s been single for 5 months and he lives with his mum and see his son on the weekend. We’ve just got back of holiday together, we live together, we’ve been in a really good place so what the hell is this about!!!

I can’t cope, I’m absolutely heartbroken that he’s fine this again! How do I get Over this?!

OP posts:
Swithpenguins · 17/08/2022 12:54

If he did it out of boredom then he is a very boring person if he can't find other ways to relieve his boredom. He is just using that as an excuse anyway because he can't face the fact that he's a selfish prick.

Fluffycloudland77 · 17/08/2022 12:54

What a bastard, let him stay there if he wants to be single living with mommy and seeing his ds weekends you can make that dream come true 🙄

Dh works with men like this who say they don’t let marriage hold them back 🤬

Randomthoughts992 · 17/08/2022 13:38

Hes let you down and hes let your child down. dont let him back in

pointythings · 17/08/2022 15:08

He's gone? Don't let him come back. End the relationship, make him pay maintenance.

Shehasadiamondinthesky · 17/08/2022 15:14

I gave my ex one chance. The 2nd time he got dumped. I said that's what I'd do and I did it. If you let him get away with it time and time again what reason does he have to stop?

Moonface123 · 17/08/2022 15:23

Cheaters are cocky, l used to work behind a bar as a second job, their attitude was "She will stop doing my washing for a couple of weeks if she found out. " They weren't bothered because they were getting away with it, they knew partner/ wife wouldn't leave.
OP you are much better off on your own than stuck with a cheater. Its beyond cruel what he' s done to you, he doesn't deserve another chance.

lastminutedotcom22 · 17/08/2022 16:39

embarrassed12 · 17/08/2022 12:36

I’ve text the other woman. She had no idea about me and she said she’s truly sorry and she’s deleted his number. Even though they work together so will still see each other.

he has left and gone to his mums house.

he said he done this out of boredom 😂😩

Oh I think you'll well rid of him - focus on you and your little one x

MarpleFan · 17/08/2022 16:45

Please don't let him back in. This level of premeditation means he will never, ever change. You are so much better off without him. I know it doesn't feel like that now, but trust me and all of the PP, who are telling you to stay strong and don't let the bastard back.

ihatebojo · 17/08/2022 17:51

What a knob! Get yourself a SHL and go for the jugular.

StarDolphins · 17/08/2022 17:56

He’s done it because he’s got away with it last time & thinks he will again.

you deserve better, he will 100% keep doing this.

Pinkbonbon · 17/08/2022 18:02

'Boredom'

What the fuck? The mind boggles! Just highlights how incapable he is of thinking about anyones feelings but his own doesn't it!? Only a psychopath or similar would think that was an acceptable reason for lying to, cheating on and betraying someone he is supposed care about.

Like it's like watching reading a book because there's nothing on tv.

Chilling, really.

You're well shot. Dont let him back into your life. Pinnocio is more of a real person than he'll ever be. Empty, wooden and fake.

Badromancer · 17/08/2022 18:09

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Treacletoots · 17/08/2022 18:12

Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice shame on me. Honesty OP you've done the right thing this time. He will do it again and again because he got away with it.

If go for 50/50 custody and see how that works with his free and single life..

doitwithlove · 17/08/2022 18:20

Boredom my arse - Chin up sweetheart, lots of us have been where you are, self care, talk to those you can rely on.

DO NOT let him back in. You are worth so much more

MrsMoastyToasty · 17/08/2022 18:28

Don't be heartbroken.
Find your anger.
Get practical.

J0y · 17/08/2022 18:33

Even when he is happy he cheats.
You have to give up.

Lozzerbmc · 17/08/2022 18:51

Saying it was out of boredom makes it even worse … Do not let him back in - if you do you’re just going to be hurt over and over again. I suspect he’s expecting to be forgiven just like last time…. What he full of promises that he would never do it again then…?

Better to end it now while your son is the age he is. So sorry how horrible for you

Maze76 · 17/08/2022 19:16

This ‘Man’ has no respect for you. You will feel sad for a while , and you will grieve the relationship you thought you had-and then you will remember your worth and you will get angry, and realise you deserve better and get rid! It will be the best thing you will do, for you and your little ones future happiness.

happinessischocolate · 17/08/2022 19:30

I'm sorry you're goi g through this.

My ex cheated, I found out the day after I found out I was pregnant so like you I gave him another chance, we lasted 3 years before he did it again and stayed out all night, the locks were changed the next day and I never let him come back. I was 2 months pregnant with our 2nd child, he thought I'd give him another chance, again. Nope!

He then went on to have numerous girlfriends over the years and was unfaithfully to every single one of them.

Ive never regretted giving him a chance the first time, and I've never regretted kicking him out the 2nd

Username0308 · 17/08/2022 20:59

Get rid of him. You deserve better than that. You've given him a 2nd chance and he's blown it.

Call a solicitor, get some plans drawn up.

velvetpeach · 17/08/2022 23:05

Please please please leave him. You are worth more. Please show him that.

cleanbreak2022 · 17/08/2022 23:28

You can do this.

I forgave my cheating exp the first time I caught him (he left me a voicemail of him screwing someone). The second time he left me for his little prize, and our children two weeks before Christmas.

Trust me when I say, nothing changes, they are selfish little dick heads with no self respect and no respect for their partners (whoever they maybe). ♥️

feelingfree17 · 17/08/2022 23:34

What a total waster. Get angry. Bag up the rest of his stuff and leave it on his mothers door step. He will never change. You and your child deserve so much better.

jelly79 · 17/08/2022 23:43

I'm so sorry!
This will hurt so much! But I promise you will not always feel like this and one day you will feel happier without him and the insecurity he will bring xx

Dibbydoos · 18/08/2022 00:11

We assume humans are monogomous cos that's a societal norm, but most animals in a similar family to humans aren't. Ie maybe we expect too much.... No seriously, he's a twit! Wtf is boredom?! He doesn't deserve you and you don't deserve his behaviour.

Seek legal advice, sort this amicably as best you can and enjoy your new life.

Good luck, OP x