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Married the wrong person?

156 replies

Lostsoul79 · 06/08/2024 22:47

First time poster here. I've been married 14 years, with two kids. Something just doesn't feel right between us - hard to describe, but it feels like we're ships passing in the night sometimes. The spark we had at the beginning of our relationship has been extinguished, and it feels like we're housemates more than anything these days. Parenting has very much meant intimacy has taken a back seat. I'm an affectionate guy, and try to make romantic gestures - but I feel it is one-sided. I should point out tbat i do ny fair share of household chores. I have been talking a lot with a female friend who is going through a divorce, and think I explained my feelings best in saying I sleepwalked into marriage. My bigger problem is now that said friendship has become more - we both confessed we've had feelings for each other and crossed a line we shouldn't have. I'm unsure what to do now, I feel like I'm at a key crossroads in my life (being over 40) and want to be happy - but I don't want to hurt anyone (my wife or kids). Advice appreciated

OP posts:
Ohdearyme72 · 08/08/2024 10:11

Oh come on OP we all want to know - did you or didn't you shag the other woman?!

Peoniesinbloom · 08/08/2024 10:25

Lostsoul79 · 07/08/2024 23:35

Yes, I would say I definitely do half of the housework, including cooking. She does online grocery shop, but using my card. She doesn't work (her choice, kids are both at school). Could well be she's bored.

I do all the driving (again her choice), and run the kids to their activities - not to mention pay for them.

I try to do nice things for/with her - take a day off to spend together, date nights (cinema, dinner etc) and buy her flowers.

It's not like I don't try...

So your wife looks after kids after school while you work full time?
Obviously no need to mention you pay for your food and your kids activities .

Lostsoul79 · 08/08/2024 10:31

Ohdearyme72 · 08/08/2024 10:11

Oh come on OP we all want to know - did you or didn't you shag the other woman?!

No

OP posts:
alldayeveryday247 · 08/08/2024 10:47

Why are you asking women to PM you instead of discussing on the thread? It's an anonymous forum and the women in question have already said they're in similar situations to you so that fact is connected to their username and no reason for them to then hide it or they would have name changed.

Don't you think it's odd to have such a need to speak to women outside your marriage about affairs / lack of sex / the state of your marriage that you're requesting specially private chats with strangers as well the woman you're starting an affair with?

It feels like you're desperate for attention.

EverywhereYouGo · 12/08/2024 05:22

Could have name changed but anyway

He says he's a first time poster in his OP. It's creepy that's he's asking for PMs.

ZombieGirl86 · 12/08/2024 09:32

When your bored and depressed its easy to get excited about someone new like this. But its just glitter and sparkle.

Respect your wife and talk to her openly and honestly about how your feeling. You owe her that much. Dont just end it without at least trying, theres nothing worse. That will just leave her still in love if you leave and makes any break up far worse.

If it doesnt work then at least you have both tried and she has had time to come to terms with things rather than having the rug pulled.

This other woman is a distration, tell her now is not the time, you need to sort your life out before you do something you wont be able to forgive yourself for.

Life is hard and boring op but it gets better as the kids get older so dont be another cliche please.

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