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Considering affair

137 replies

SuffolkMumof2 · 14/09/2024 10:35

I am married mum of 2 with a loving DH and great life.

I work part time for the NHS and work long hours with colleagues. I fancy one of them very much. He has already tested the waters to see if I'd be open to have a date. I dont know what to do, I really liKe the idea of a one off or 2 off.

Although it could happen at work I dont want to be caught and sacked. My entire career and home life ruined.

Bringing him home would work, the house is for me most days while DH is at work, and both my colleague and I have compatible shifts off.

I also feel guilty for considering it and wished I hadnt

OP posts:
PottedPlantCrazy · 14/09/2024 12:08

Don’t shit where you live.

Don’t jeopardise your marriage, your family life or your career.

I don’t agree with people labelling you as a scumbag, that’s just very OTT; but I hope these thoughts you’re having prompt you to do something more positive and productive, talks with Hubs for example?

Make the correct choice for the long term x

Mintgum · 14/09/2024 12:10

You dont love your husband if you want to sleep with someone else.

SuffolkMumof2 · 14/09/2024 12:10

Surely I cant be the only one who has had the temptation to do something allegedly and undoubtedly bad like this.
I was hoping to get experiences from women in my situation to see how bad it can get once you start

OP posts:
Mintgum · 14/09/2024 12:12

SuffolkMumof2 · 14/09/2024 12:10

Surely I cant be the only one who has had the temptation to do something allegedly and undoubtedly bad like this.
I was hoping to get experiences from women in my situation to see how bad it can get once you start

Go do it then when it all falls apart and it will come back and we can all say we told you so.
HTHs

Gonk123 · 14/09/2024 12:12

The only thing you will get from this is into a mess! And that’s it.

Over40Overdating · 14/09/2024 12:14

🥱

DeCaray · 14/09/2024 12:14

So your lovely husband a favour and leave him.

He deserves better than someone who wants to trash their marriage vows and behave like a slattern. What a hideous role model for your children you are.

Tahlbias · 14/09/2024 12:16

This must be a joke thread, surely?

ChickAndTheDuck · 14/09/2024 12:17

SuffolkMumof2 · 14/09/2024 12:10

Surely I cant be the only one who has had the temptation to do something allegedly and undoubtedly bad like this.
I was hoping to get experiences from women in my situation to see how bad it can get once you start

Do you love your husband and still want to be with him? Those are the first questions to ask yourself.

TeatimeForTheSoul · 14/09/2024 12:20

You’re human so have had thoughts
Consider if you turn thoughts into actions by swapping it around …
Imagine you came home to find your husband having sex with someone he fancied from work. Imagine seeing them in your bedroom, naked, enjoying themselves. How would you feel about it?
How would you feel if he liked the ‘one or two off’ and decided to do it more often?
If you wouldn’t like it, you have your answer.

category12 · 14/09/2024 12:22

Doing it in your house would be incredibly stupid and crass.

Do it at his house or a hotel if you're going to.

Or don't do it. That would be the obvious choice to preserve your homelife and family.

happygoluckyme2 · 14/09/2024 12:24

I wouldn't consider a full on affair as such, but I don't see a problem with occasional sexual encounters if you're not getting satisfied enough by partner but everything else is fine.
Only us men seem to think that way though.

MrsTerryPratchett · 14/09/2024 12:26

MrsSkylerWhite · 14/09/2024 10:57

Yep, reported.

Thank you.

Geekylover · 14/09/2024 12:26

Are you expecting anyone to say this is a good idea? This is either a wind up or your are delusional

MrsSkylerWhite · 14/09/2024 12:27

happygoluckyme2 · Today 12:24

I wouldn't consider a full on affair as such, but I don't see a problem with occasional sexual encounters if you're not getting satisfied enough by partner but everything else is fine.
Only us men seem to think that way though.

Does your partner agree? Again, doubt this is genuine.

FeedingThem · 14/09/2024 12:32

eldorado02 · 14/09/2024 10:45

Have you given some thought about WHY you’re considering this? I’m in a similar position right now (mutual attraction with someone) and it’s made me realise I need to start having some serious conversations with my husband about our relationship as it is, otherwise why would these thoughts even enter my head?

It’s sobering, the realisation that being parents and domesticity can mean intimacy and excitement exit the building, or at least gradually erode over time, so this is what I’m choosing to concentrate on and see if it can be fixed. Unemployment and ill health on his part made me feel like a carer temporarily and I’m struggling to return from this as things improve (he’s back at work and his health is better).

Is there anything else going on for you?

You are not a terrible person, but try putting yourself first in a different way before you make any drastic moves.

Op this is the message to really hear. Ignore all the name calling. If you didn't care you'd have fucked him by now. So work out why you're even entertaining this as more than a fantasy and work from there to fix your marriage or end it

FeedingThem · 14/09/2024 12:33

rainbowstardrops · 14/09/2024 10:52

Don't bite people!!!

If we can't bite people, who can we bite?

Deargodletitgo · 14/09/2024 12:34

I'll bite. Yes, wives and mother's cheat, Google day use hotels if you decide to do that.

Most that cheat do so because they are unhappy in their relationship and too scared to leave so have an affair and either get found out or decide to be brave and leave. Some though live a double life for years.

I'm not psychic but a likely outcome is you shag a few times, you decide you want to burn your life and be with him, he decides it was only a shag and you throw your life under a bus

Sarkycat2 · 14/09/2024 12:34

Don’t do it, if you’re unhappy leave your husband but don’t lie to him bringing another man into your marital home!
You should always treat others how you would like to be treated and definitely have more respect for the father of your children.
If you want to leave him then do it on a clear conscious!
if you don’t want to leave you should keep the fantasies locked away in your head because this will not end well and your poor husband will be very seriously mentally affected NOT IF BUT WHEN he finds out!
I really do hope this is a wind up because if not your family deserves better than this.

TwistedWonder · 14/09/2024 12:37

happygoluckyme2 · 14/09/2024 12:24

I wouldn't consider a full on affair as such, but I don't see a problem with occasional sexual encounters if you're not getting satisfied enough by partner but everything else is fine.
Only us men seem to think that way though.

Oh bless the menz and their uncontrollable sexual urges - they just always have to come along to tell us women that shagging around is just fine.

Bet the kids will be just fine when their world is shattered because daddy or mummy thinks a quick thrill is more important than their security.

ChickAndTheDuck · 14/09/2024 12:38

happygoluckyme2 · 14/09/2024 12:24

I wouldn't consider a full on affair as such, but I don't see a problem with occasional sexual encounters if you're not getting satisfied enough by partner but everything else is fine.
Only us men seem to think that way though.

Not all men have such low morals

Deargodletitgo · 14/09/2024 12:39

I know a lot of women who do think the same tbh, they just don't vocalise it and women are apparently not supposed to need sex in the way men do...

FeedingThem · 14/09/2024 12:40

TwistedWonder · 14/09/2024 12:37

Oh bless the menz and their uncontrollable sexual urges - they just always have to come along to tell us women that shagging around is just fine.

Bet the kids will be just fine when their world is shattered because daddy or mummy thinks a quick thrill is more important than their security.

Edited

No I think you're meant to accept it's your fault as the woman for not providing adequate satisfaction to your man such that he has no desire to look elsewhere, and of you fail and his penis seeks comfort elsewhere, then it's a timely reminder to you to try harder with sex and forgive yourself for his failings.

FeedingThem · 14/09/2024 12:41

Christl78 · 14/09/2024 11:39

I like it that you take this post seriously and you are giving honest advice. She is trolling us. This is not a real post 😂

But there will always be someone on the precipice of temptation. Sensible advice to someone else might just be the thing to pull them back

Kazzmarie12 · 14/09/2024 12:42

happygoluckyme2 · 14/09/2024 12:24

I wouldn't consider a full on affair as such, but I don't see a problem with occasional sexual encounters if you're not getting satisfied enough by partner but everything else is fine.
Only us men seem to think that way though.

So if your partner feels the same that your inadequate it's OK for them too get sex elsewhere? You wouldn't feel hurt or let down?

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