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I think I found a mini vibrator in my car

375 replies

howdoIhandlethissituation · 29/11/2022 20:09

Obviously name changed.

Context: late 40s, married 20 years, two dcs late teens still at home. Sexless marriage for 5 years. Before that very unsatisfactory. No intimacy.
No communication other than day-to-day running of the home and family.
I've checked out but so has he, long ago.
Basically I gave up trying (aka banging head against a brick wall), spent several years getting quite depressed, then went on antidepressants, hrt and had therapy.
Feel better about life in general and in myself, but still not brave enough to fall it a day on my marriage, for the usual reasons: fear of the unknown, upheaval for dcs, financial implications (not dire but scary all the same).

Today I found what I think is a mini vibrator in the compartment on the inside of the driver's door of our shared car. The dcs don't drive. Dh and I are the only ones who could have put it there and it wasn't me. I have never even seen one but it's metallic, pink, about 4 inches long, looks like a bullet and has an AAA battery. Nothing happens when I press the button but I can't think of anything else it could be.

As it was in the car I assume he's been using prostitutes.

So, how do I handle this?

My plan is to try a new battery tomorrow to confirm what it is.

Then check bank account for cash withdrawals.

Advice?

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JackandVera · 29/11/2022 20:10

Did you take a photo?

Flaunch · 29/11/2022 20:11

Post a pic and one of us will
be able to tell you if it’s a bullet 👀

JackandVera · 29/11/2022 20:11

Lighter?

Ihatethenewlook · 29/11/2022 20:12

Yeh I was waiting for a pic. Can you think of more evidence to look for?

Regularsizedrudy · 29/11/2022 20:13

Why do you assume prostitutes and not an affair? I’m no expert but I wouldn’t think sex workers would want to be reusing toys from client to client 😖
also how can you not tell what it is? What shape is it?

Helpyou · 29/11/2022 20:13

Show us a pic and we can help you work it out.
My first thought wouldn't be prostitute though, but I would be suspicious about affair.

TheSausageKingofChicago · 29/11/2022 20:14

It’s not a dead elf bar is it? I’ve got one in my hand at the moment and it kind of matches your description. Is there anything that could be a mouthpiece?

Dotcheck · 29/11/2022 20:15

Google images?

CaptainMyCaptain · 29/11/2022 20:16

Small portable fan?

Googlecanthelpme · 29/11/2022 20:17

I would be more inclined to say affair than prostitutes.

Can I be controversial and say does it really make any difference to you? The marriage is a facade and has been dead for years. If neither of you have left for practical reasons and you don’t love each other nor attracted or even friends by the sounds of it, then it was inevitable at some point one of you would look outside of the marriage.

Perhaps this will end up a catalyst for change. It can’t be a happy life for either of you!

NippyWoowoo · 29/11/2022 20:18

Here for the photo

doodleygirl · 29/11/2022 20:18

Does it matter? You have both checked out of the marriage, it’s not a relationship that makes you happy or where you want to be.

What do you want to happen if it is a vibrator?

howdoIhandlethissituation · 29/11/2022 20:19

I can't out how to attach a photo but have just googled 'pink bullet' and am now sure that's what it is.

Could be an affair, I suppose.

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SweetSakura · 29/11/2022 20:19

Why are you still together. My friends whose parents stayed in marriages like this found it awful.

Alreadyxmas · 29/11/2022 20:20

Definitely not a vape?

NippyWoowoo · 29/11/2022 20:20

Which one of these? It's also really easy to attach a photo

Sindonym · 29/11/2022 20:20

I was going to suggest vape

hay5689 · 29/11/2022 20:21

Am I the only one thinking that I wouldn't be touching it let alone changing batteries if I suspected it was a vibrator? 🤢

TheSausageKingofChicago · 29/11/2022 20:21

Agree, your marriage doesn’t sound in a good place regardless of what it is, but better to know what you’re dealing with.

CornishGem1975 · 29/11/2022 20:21

If you checked out long ago, why go to the extent of trying new batteries etc.

PickledRat · 29/11/2022 20:22

I don’t see the prostitution link at all? That seems unlikely.

If it is a vibrator, he has another woman or could be using it on himself.

MarmaladeFatkins · 29/11/2022 20:22

men don't use vibrators on prostitutes, it's not really about the prostitutes pleasure is it

TheSausageKingofChicago · 29/11/2022 20:22

Elf bar, for reference. Plenty of other disposable vapes on the market, similar shape, size and colours.

I think I found a mini vibrator in my car
howdoIhandlethissituation · 29/11/2022 20:22

If someone will kindly explain, I will happily post the picture.

It looks like the one in the bottom left corner. Definitely not a fan.

As for what I want to happen?

Perhaps this will end up a catalyst for change. It can’t be a happy life for either of you!

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