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What the hell…

32 replies

Sasha456 · 13/02/2023 13:07

My husband has left the family home after a protracted affair and historical cheating dating back years. I have only recently discovered the historic cheating and I am heartbroken. Keeping things running at home because of the children but yes, truly broken.
I haven’t spoken with my husband bar practicalities with the children. He has lied so much ending with emotional abuse of me - gaslighting that the affair with colleague had stopped. Breaking things in the home in rage etc.
Anyway - I am in counselling.
Today, I receive a large bouquet of flowers with a cryptic card stating forget that loser. After much digging with friends, I find it was my husband who sent it.
I just feel so played with and can’t understand his motivations at all. 😔

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Aquamarine1029 · 13/02/2023 18:48

Your marriage ending is the best thing that's ever happened to you. It may not feel like it right now, but it is.

thefactsarefriendly · 13/02/2023 18:54

Grey rock when dealing with narcs. No game-playing back - ignore those posts. You are extracting yourself from a toxic situation and drama begets drama. So all you can do is grey rock, Watch Dr Ramani on that - youtube. Good luck 💪

FKATondelayo · 13/02/2023 19:04

Who cares why he did it? He's a cunt and you're well rid.

Sasha456 · 13/02/2023 19:24

A sincere thanks everyone. My DC and I are experiencing huge heartbreak at the moment and my husband is quite literally playing kind games. I haven’t responded and I thank you for holding me up on that one. I have however told all my friends and family and watched their reactions of disgust. I have swallowed his mind games and abuse for fifteen years and I can’t do it anymore. 😔

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FKATondelayo · 13/02/2023 19:46

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Withdrawn at poster's request

FKATondelayo · 13/02/2023 19:46

Sorry just realised the inappropriateness of the emoji. Just wanted to say I am thinking of you and DC.

soboredtonight · 13/02/2023 20:10

I can I understand how you feel op.

A few years ago I slept with someone and made it very clear that that was it. It was a mistake. Should never have happened. They stalked me for months. I was too frightened to say anything because they were in a higher position at work.

They did the same and sent anonymous flowers.
but then ridiculed me for thinking they were from someone else. I didn't know who they were from and I didn't say who I thought they were from as I had no idea. But because I didn't assume the flowers were from the , Because I just that I didn't know or expect them. Cue loads of messages saying who else would get you them your so big headed etc etc.

It's a play to make you feel shit. And doubt yourself.

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