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Am I the other woman? Is this an affair?

305 replies

shackies · 16/01/2024 21:04

Hello. I won’t waste time here, I’ll get straight into it.

In November, one of my old friends and I had a one night stand. It was the best sex I have ever had. So passionate and adventurous. However, he is married and I am separated.

Yes I know, it’s terrible. We went to school together and have known each other since we were 12. We reconnected around 15 months ago and have chatted on and off since.

We had flirted a bit online before he came to my house and we had sex. This has only happened once. Since then, we have spoken on and off. I have tried to cut contact with him a couple of times but we always start talking again. He would usually initiate it.

Recently, I told him I was finding the whole situation difficult and he agreed it was. We both also agreed that the whole no contact thing was something we both sucked at.

Over the past few days, communication has really ramped up. We speak from morning until bedtime and throughout the day. Lots of flirting, but nothing particularly romantic. We talk about our days and have general chit chat too. He likes to know what I am doing, watches my posts on social media, asks for pictures of me and asks about men pursuing me.

I know I have been naive, or just buried my head perhaps. This is beginning to feel like it’s developing.

If you were his wife, would you consider this an affair? How would you recommend I move forward here? Thanks.

OP posts:
Kit60 · 16/01/2024 21:41

shackies · 16/01/2024 21:28

No, you're all absolutely right. I am being a fucking idiot.

Because we had a one night stand and it wasn't planned, it felt like just that... a one night stand. Not an affair. Because we haven't met since, and there isn't really any romance to the situation, it was really hard to gage what this was and whether the continued communication would be okay and the one night stand could have a line drawn under it, or whether it would start to intensify over time! It appears the latter is happening and I need to put a true stop to it now. I am being stupid. So stupid.

It’s not just being stupid though is it OP? You’re being complicit in destroying a marriage and family. I have a friend who has not seen her father since a child because he had an affair. Of course it’s him doing it to his family but, like I said, you’re complicit. I can’t imagine much worse betrayal of it was done to me and having basic empathy for another woman and wife means I would never, ever have an affair.

Frogfleet · 16/01/2024 21:41

You're not 'so stupid' - that's just self pitying nonsense. What you are is selfish and unpleasant. The whole thing is disgusting. At least recognise this and stop with this faux confusion.

EveryOtherNameTaken · 16/01/2024 21:41

Actually sounds like you're relishing being the OW in an affair.

tiktokontheclock · 16/01/2024 21:41

If you were his wife, would you consider this an affair? How would you recommend I move forward here? Thanks.

Are you for real? Confused

Kellph83 · 16/01/2024 21:42

yes you are the other woman. What makes it worse, is you know he’s married!
what about his poor wife?!
This will end badly and it’s your fault tbh

Nearlyspring72 · 16/01/2024 21:42

I don't understand how it's only just dawning on you what you and this man have done

shackies · 16/01/2024 21:43

Frogfleet · 16/01/2024 21:41

You're not 'so stupid' - that's just self pitying nonsense. What you are is selfish and unpleasant. The whole thing is disgusting. At least recognise this and stop with this faux confusion.

Yes, I 100% recognise this. It's vile behaviour. I will stop.

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User5512 · 16/01/2024 21:43

how do you define an affair, OP?

beetr00 · 16/01/2024 21:44

@shackies have you lost your moral compass perhaps?

Newchapterbeckons · 16/01/2024 21:44

Well…..lucky you to snag such a lowlife. I would book an app and book some STI tests as you won’t be the first or the last.

WinterMoor · 16/01/2024 21:46

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Lookingforunicorns · 16/01/2024 21:46

Of course it's an affair.
Vile and cruel behaviour on your part. You knew he was married.
Just awful.

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Iknowtheyareusefulstorage · 16/01/2024 21:48

OP, no one ever actually gets away with anything in life. Regardless of the situation, there are always consequences.
Humans are fallible - we are all bloody stupid buggers at times.
You know what's right and wrong - your guilt, angst, loss, etc etc is the 'wrong' catching up with you. Quite right too.
Own it, do the right thing and don't do it again.
Then move on and I hope the future looks a lot brighter for you (I'm sure it will)

hotpotlover · 16/01/2024 21:51

I bet he's shagging/flirting with lots of other women, too - like a proper male whore.

You're not special.

UnctuousUnicorns · 16/01/2024 21:52

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ButterBastardBeans · 16/01/2024 21:52

You need to get to the clap clinic ASAP. You are unlikely to be the only box he is ticking.

Hakunatomato · 16/01/2024 21:54

Ooh, he’s a real prize isn’t he? Liar, cheat, devious. Have some dignity. I hope his wife finds out, kicks him out. And once he gets bored of you, he’ll be on to the next one.

Lesina · 16/01/2024 21:54

Yes you are the other woman and would be cited in any divorce proceedings.

Blondeshavemorefun · 16/01/2024 21:55

Yes course it's an affair

He's been /being unfaithful

Would the wife like it. No !!!

Morrowwind · 16/01/2024 21:55

Lesina · 16/01/2024 21:54

Yes you are the other woman and would be cited in any divorce proceedings.

Only if its proven or hard evidence,

Lightermoon · 16/01/2024 21:55

I think you probably know the answer to this question without putting it on here. He is married he slept with someone who isn’t his wife??

IDontLoveTheWayYouLie · 16/01/2024 21:55

I recommend you stay away from him. You know he's married. He's a twat. The wife doesn't deserve this shit.

MisspentGenXYouth · 16/01/2024 21:55

I'm sorry the education system has failed you by not helping you develop basic comprehension skills. Don't feel embarrassed, we shouldn't be leaving people like you behind to struggle. Perhaps some evening community college classes might help?