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Should i just stay with my cheating husband ??

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Ilovetheeighties · 27/08/2023 18:55

I found out after Xmas that my husband was having an affair , this is the second affair, first one about 8 yrs ago and that affair was long term . I was devastated and couldn't believe it when i found out again .. I now find myself in the position where he is all sorry saying how i'm stupid to throw everything away.. I'd definitely never trust him again ,but I'm just wondering if I'm just better off staying and just stay in separate beds as I'm doing . Not tell anyone, live off his money ..Is the grass actually greener if i go live on my own with the children. I'm just so confused .We have two teenage children who don't know about the affair.. Neighbours here think he is this great husband and family man and he runs a very successful business..I just hate the thought of all this upheaval and upsetting the children and people will probably judge me too even though i done nothing wrong .. It feels like the dream is over .

OP posts:
tribpot · 27/08/2023 21:08

On a purely pragmatic level, at the moment you can choose how and when to exit your marriage. But if you stay like this long term, you may find he decides to walk out when he takes up with a mistress who wants more.

Charrington · 27/08/2023 21:09

You don’t need to rush to any decision. Get your ducks in a row - make copies of all the financial information that you can lay hands on re his earnings, shares, pension, the house etc.

What is your own financial situation?

The only thing you need to do urgently is book an std test.

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