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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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howdoIhandlethissituation · 29/11/2022 21:31

Our car is always parked on the street in front our terraced house.
Not a very private place for some alone time for my teens.

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Fladdermus · 29/11/2022 21:32

howdoIhandlethissituation · 29/11/2022 21:17

It may sound 'fishy' but it is true.

I have taken a photo of it next to a pen to show its size and have repeatedly tried to post it but for whatever reason it won't work.

I'm not new but not a prolific or long-standing member either.

Anyway, I now know what it is, and am very sure it's nothing to do with my teens.

The thing is, dh doesn't use the car that often. Neither of us do, actually.

I think I'm going to do a bit of phone snooping and try and process it all before saying anything.

Thanks for the advice. I will follow up when I have decided what to do.

Try reducing the image size/quality. I couldn't post pics and it was because they were too big.

PlainJaneSuperBrain99 · 29/11/2022 21:33

Do you care? It sounds like you're only married in name. Maybe this will be the catalyst for you leaving.

ryantubridysthumb · 29/11/2022 21:34

If you haven't had sex in 5 years, the marriage is dead anyway.

CatLoaf · 29/11/2022 21:37

Ugh, time for phone snooping 🙄

roarfeckingroarr · 29/11/2022 21:40

If you haven't had sex for 5 years, does it really matter if your husband is having sex with someone else? Your marriage is over.

Backtoblack1 · 29/11/2022 21:40

Are you going to ask him?

Leemoe · 29/11/2022 21:41

CatLoaf · 29/11/2022 21:37

Ugh, time for phone snooping 🙄

Well to be frank I'd have been phone snooping 4.5 years ago...

Onnabugeisha · 29/11/2022 21:42

He might be using it on himself.

Stravaig · 29/11/2022 21:44

Do the specifics of what it is and who is using it matter, OP?

Your marriage has been sexless for 5 years. It would be understandable and healthy for either you or DH to be seeking sex elsewhere.

Your DC are 'late teens still at home'. They will be having sex, as and when they want to, even if only with themselves.

It would be more surprising for no-one in the family to be sexually active!

DesertIslandCondiment · 29/11/2022 21:44

Marriage is dead anyway.

hellycat · 29/11/2022 21:45

Fact it was in the car suggests to me that his mistress (sorry to have to use that repulsive word) is also married/attached and they are shagging in the car up a lane or in a carpark or wherever. In November, it's pretty evident that they don't have a nice bed to go to!

Well, whatever you do OP, I'm sure their lives won't be easy if they both end up homeless atm.

fucketyfuckwit · 29/11/2022 21:45

Men who use prostitutes don't normally ensure the woman orgasms by using a bullet vibrator.

IF this is real, he is more likely to be having an affair.

Sundayvibes · 29/11/2022 21:47

Give it a sniff.
see if it’s been used…

Nancienoo · 29/11/2022 21:49

Sundayvibes · 29/11/2022 21:47

Give it a sniff.
see if it’s been used…

Boundaries

kittensinthekitchen · 29/11/2022 21:49

elp30 · 29/11/2022 21:14

Get in the 21st century, they're now USB powered!

Perfect for wanking whilst using internet forums Wink

AllyCatTown · 29/11/2022 21:49

Sundayvibes · 29/11/2022 21:47

Give it a sniff.
see if it’s been used…

Good advice.

Onnabugeisha · 29/11/2022 21:49

I wouldn’t be so sure it’s not one of your teen DCs who have hid it there.

justcallmebozo · 29/11/2022 21:50

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That's a good word. Frenulum. Had to google it, never heard it before. i'll try to drop it into a conversation sometime.

hellycat · 29/11/2022 21:51

Onnabugeisha · 29/11/2022 21:49

I wouldn’t be so sure it’s not one of your teen DCs who have hid it there.

What teenager on this earth would choose to hide their sex toy in their mum's car?

RaRaRaspoutine · 29/11/2022 21:51

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What a terrible day to have eyes.

EasterIssland · 29/11/2022 21:51

Do you care about your marriage at all. Not only for the sex but because of you both disconnecting years ago. I’d get divorce but mainly cuz you sound unhappy in your marriage and seems you’re staying for the shake of being married

Onnabugeisha · 29/11/2022 21:51

hellycat · 29/11/2022 21:51

What teenager on this earth would choose to hide their sex toy in their mum's car?

A teenager who didn’t want it traced back to them…..

FlissyPaps · 29/11/2022 21:52

Sundayvibes · 29/11/2022 21:47

Give it a sniff.
see if it’s been used…

….Grim 😷

OP, sorry you’re going through this. I do agree with PPs, the marriage does sound dead. It’s very likely a bullet, though your ‘D’H is probably a bit dim if he put it there not thinking you’d ever find it.

I couldn’t bare the waiting. I would straight up hand it to him and ask wtf is this and then start divorce proceedings.

kittensinthekitchen · 29/11/2022 21:52

OP, why not upload onto an image hosting site then post the link?