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Infidelity and telling people what happened.

10 replies

Alicew00 · 10/11/2024 12:58

Ended a 3 year relationship over him asking 3 other women for sexual stuff. Telling one he thinks shes sexy etc and he will go round to see her and that he wanted to sleep with her on his birthday.

Having to explain to my work colleagues what happened is going to be a little embarassing but it will have to be done. I told them we were thinking of getting married and they were excited for us. I really liked his family too. I still have his mum on my fb friends list. I'll just wait and see if she deletes me after he tells them where no longer together.
I want to post it all and tell everyone what he did. But i won't.
I'm just really angry.

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Ihaveoflate · 10/11/2024 13:13

I'm not sure I understand why you need to tell colleagues the reason. My DH of 15 years had a physical affair and I managed to avoid announcing it at work. I told my line manager in confidence and a couple of trusted friends in the office.

I can understand the urge to tell the world what a shit he's been but in my experience, I was glad further down the line that I kept it on a need to know basis.

FloralCrown · 10/11/2024 13:21

"Unfortunately, he wasn't faithful so I ended the relationship" should cover it.

I'm not sure why your colleagues would need any more detail than that, close friends &/or family maybe.

LindorDoubleChoc · 10/11/2024 13:21

You don't have to tell anyone if you don't want to. I'm not sure what your post is about?

Therehastobesomegoodnews · 10/11/2024 13:24

If any one asks just tell them the truth.
You.dont have to go into details.
You have nothing to be ashamed of. He turned out to be not the person you thought he was.
He is the one who has behaved badly.

Cerialkiller · 10/11/2024 13:25

It's not all or nothing. Surely 'we broke up' is good enough for aquantences and work people. And 'he was unfaithful' is fine for anyone closer or asks for details (of you want to share). I wouldn't put it online, too much drama, unless he starts it. Then you defend yourself with the truth once and block.

You don't owe it to him to keep his secrets but don't create trouble for yourself.

pilates · 10/11/2024 13:26

It really is up to you what you tell people. It’s fine to say the relationship has ended - they don’t need to know anything else.

Alicew00 · 10/11/2024 13:31

Thanks. They're very nosy that's all. But that's all I will say is that he was unfaithful.

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Choosenandenough · 10/11/2024 13:33

Just say whatever you feel you want to say.

gotmychristmasmiracle · 10/11/2024 13:39

You do t have to tell anyone anything, if you have to say something I would just say it's sadly over and you don't feel like talking about it. Convo over and move onto the next thing.

allthemiddlechildrenoftheworld · 10/11/2024 13:48

@Alicew00 nah, put it on facebook! say that he couldnt keep his dick in his pants! he is not going to tell his mum the truth!! make sure she knows whose fault it is!

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