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Please join me in Congratulations/Commiserations - Its Over.

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MadameOvary · 22/01/2009 14:03

DP has finally ended things after having "feelings" for another woman. We didnt live together because I wasn't sure that he could be the equal supportive partner I needed. He never stopped badgering me about it and I never stopped saying no. So he decided first that we should be "just friends" which was bearable, as to be honest I always took everything he said at face value and hoped we could one day reach a workable arrangement. But now he has confessed he has feelings for someone else.

I am on the breakup rollercoaster, elated one minute, miserable the next. Elated because now he will (eventually) be making some other woman miserable with his contrary, childish, manipulative and often destructive behaviour, and miserable that I have been an utter mug.

I got pg with DD because I wanted a child with him, not because I wanted a child at any cost. So its slightly when he says "You wanted a baby - I gave you one"

My beautiful baby is the only reason I dont regret being with him, that is the way I feel now.
To give some idea of the kind of thing he was capable of, this was the thread I posted around the time DD was born.

I just need some kind words right now. I am devastated.

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SoWhat · 22/01/2009 16:25

MO - your daughter is beautiful.

I admire your strength.

MadameOvary · 22/01/2009 16:30

Thanks Mommy and SoWhat. I have to say, DD is full of smiles and laughter, it's constant proof that I have done the right thing.
She does adore her Dad, I am wondering how long it takes to get to the friendly stage.

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PlainOldPeachy · 22/01/2009 17:41

I know it won't seem like it now, but one day you will look back and think this was the moment that set you free to meet someone worth bothering for.

I know I didnt have kids then but that is exactly how I feel about me ExP (apar6t from ure pity for his current P!)

MadameOvary · 22/01/2009 17:51

Lol Peachy - this woman does not know what he is really like so I already feel that way!
I am loving the fact that I am not desperate to meet anyone else.

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SalLikesCoffee · 22/01/2009 18:18

Good riddance, but I can understand your stress and shock / sadness now. This is for the best though and your little girl will grow up happy and without seeing her mom being treated like rubbish. Just try and think of the two of you happy and laughing when you're feeling alone, and then think of mr miserable being someone else's problem!

fuckitgoblin · 22/01/2009 18:24

commitulations!
its for the best, isnt it? Even if you feel pants about it right now.

warthog · 22/01/2009 19:05

i remember your thread sooo well as i was pg at the time too and imagining what i'd be doing in your shoes.

i'm glad you're free of him because now you can live the rest of your life. must be a relief

eva07 · 22/01/2009 19:26

Hi MO, MmeLindts sentence in German: Lieber ein schreckliches Ende als ein Schrecken ohne Ende.

I'm sorry you have to go through this. Sending you and your DD a big hug!!

lalalonglegs · 22/01/2009 20:49

My dd2 was born at about the same time as your dd and I remember your thread really well and thinking "WTF?" Celebrate - the elation will last longer and longer; the misery will barely be remembered in a few weeks. You sound very reasonable and level-headed so I would say that getting to the friendly stage is very much down to him.

EllieG · 22/01/2009 21:50

Oh sweetheart - am so sorry. We are here for you x

How are you doing this evening?

jabberwocky · 22/01/2009 22:38

MadameO, I lurked on your thread in April and even though it is painful now, I think you know in your heart that going separate ways is for the best. Even bad relationships take some time to get over (been there, wrote the book ) but you will be fine.

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Ayomi · 22/01/2009 23:17

Bless your heart... You have a beautiful dd and a whole world of love to give her. you will be fine - you're a really strong and remarkable woman x

MadameOvary · 23/01/2009 09:07

Just come back to the thread, had a bad night and went to bed early.
Thank you all so much. I actually feel physically ill as I have had mastitis twice since December and then labyrinthitis so am at a low ebb.
If any of you would like to share your "survivor" stories I'd be grateful as I can look to the time when that will be me.

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geordieminx · 23/01/2009 09:17

Hope you are ok - we must get that coffee arranged soon

TheLorax · 23/01/2009 15:25

MadameO, you really are better off without him! How very benevolent of him to bestow you with your dd, he is obviously a gift to womankind! I know it's hard for you now but you, and your dd will be better off! And I do feel sorry for the OW, she obviously has no idea what she's letting herself in for!

MadameOvary · 23/01/2009 15:33

geordieminx - yes that would be good
TheLorax - OW is going through the same dizzy infatuation that I had when I first met him, I happened to see one of her emails to him and she quoted astrology of all things.
He is one of those men who forms quick attachments and sweeps you off your feet. We were talking about about marriage and kids just days after meeting. It was crazy.

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quint · 23/01/2009 15:56

Well done MO I remember that thread and thinking what a nutjob.

Good luck with everything

WeeBitOfFun · 23/01/2009 19:45

How are you feeling tonight MadameO? Have a nice glass of wine and look at the fabandglam thread?

I left a man who was No Good for me (he was there for The Kirk Street Years ) and had put off the inevitable for a long time because it's hard to think about being lonely and fending for yourself (tho I guess you are better at that than I was)...walked straight into MrRight, never been happier. And that feeling of relief kept me buoyed for months, honestly! Anyway, hope you are doing ok tonight- I had some good fortune today: come and see on my Antiques Roadshow thread in chat! Take care ]

MadameOvary · 24/01/2009 11:23

Thanks Quint and WBoF - will check it out.
I met with ex last night and had a good vent/cry. I now accept that our relationship was over way before he met her and she was the catalyst, I should be glad really, its just that having DD complicated things and I didn't want to face the end of my dream of a little family.
So we have discussed how to move forward re DD as he will be a much better parent than partner.

Feeling a bit more positive today, I have been dancing round the living room with DD, its hard to be depressed with my beautiful wee girl in my arms

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