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i know it is wrong

194 replies

doublestandards · 28/04/2005 16:00

Just over a year ago, DH and I were having a really bad time. We even started divorce proceedings. I met another man through an internet chat room. He was with a woman and just wanted a bit of fun. So did I really. So we started talking on MSN and we were really flirty and even had internet sex He came round to my house once to fix my computer and we got on so well. NOTHING happened except a peck on the cheek to say goodbye. Anyway, a few months later, DH and I decided to give it another go. I finished it with this other man (not that anything actually happened.) Anyway, out of the blue, he rung me today. I was so shocked. He was very flattering to me and I felt the same butterflies I did last time. I don't know what to do. I am not sure I am totally in love with my DH, but I know that there is no chance that me and this other man could ever be together. We are both 'happy' with our partners but for both of us, differences in sex drives has caused trouble within our relationships. I know that even comtemplating it is wrong. I would never actually do anything with this man, even though he has made it perfectly clear that he would like to. I need the courage to tell him that I can't ever speak to him again so i can get on with my life with DH, but at the same time, it is nice to feel wanted

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QueenFlounce · 13/06/2005 11:39

Jeeeso Lillies - Thats harsh!! I've never met anyone perfect before.... Hello.

QueenFlounce · 13/06/2005 11:42

BTW, I've had an e-affair before. 3 yrs ago. I ended it as I was caught basically. DH and I were not married at the time, he was being a shit to me.... this other guy floated my boat.
I'm glad it ended now and DH and I have been married nearly 2 yrs.

Nobody is perfect Lillies....and your post just pissed me off.

lillies · 13/06/2005 11:46

any affair is wrong. This isn't about being perfect, but if things are not working in one relationship, why don't you leave instead of having an affair.

There is an innocent party in all of this.

QueenFlounce · 13/06/2005 11:47

Lillies - It's never as simple as that.... ahve you been through it??? Do you know first hand anyone that has??? Doubt it, but am interested to hear what advice you would give your best friend about this.

lillies · 13/06/2005 11:49

I wouldn't encourage ANYONE to have an affair.

and, yes actually I have had experience of this first hand.

emily05 · 13/06/2005 11:52

I have been through it (not to this extent) from different angles. My mum had an affair and left my dad, so know it from a childs perspective, and I have been cheated on (not by dh). I just think if doublestandards wants to be with somebody else then she should just leave her dh, or come clean.
But I am not judging as who knows what goes on behind closed doors. All I can comment on is my own experiences. If dh was in her shoes I pray that he would talk to me and not do what she is doing.

QueenFlounce · 13/06/2005 11:54

Lillies - Who said ANYTHING about encouraging an affair????
Thats an odd thing to say.

Of course its wrong, but then there are many things 'wrong' in life..... but its very rarely as simple!

If I had left my DH when my 'affair' was going on then we would no longer be together and dd would not exist. I didn't leave him..... I ended it and decided to work through my depression and massive relationship problems. DH decided to try too.... now we're married.

In this instance I think she SHOULD leave her DH.... I never encouraged anything different. I think everyone would be much happier.

Fio2 · 13/06/2005 11:57

I am off the the camp that says "any affair is wrong"
that is just my opinion.

lillies · 13/06/2005 11:58

I don't want to get into an arguement with you QF. I know there are planety of reasons people have affairs, and I am not questioning anyone's reasons for doing it.

But...I feel that this poster wants encouragement from this site. They want everyone to say 'go sleep with chap, enjoy!' Why come back to tell us she is still seeing other bloke.

Sorry, this person knows she is doing wrong, and has no respect for her dh.

I personally beleive an affair just happens. This is planned. I feel so sorry for her dh.

doublestandards · 13/06/2005 12:02

For what it is worth, DH has cheated on me in the past once before. It is not that I do not have any respect for him, but I am no longer in love with him.

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lillies · 13/06/2005 12:02

Then leave him. Why choose to have an affair???

QueenFlounce · 13/06/2005 12:02

Then you have to leave him!

QueenFlounce · 13/06/2005 12:03

Lillies - I think the affair happened before the "falling out of love".

doublestandards · 13/06/2005 12:03

I do not know.

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SleepyJess · 13/06/2005 12:03

Bit rough though Lillies.. to say 'what a horrid person you are!" A scenario such as this does not define a WHOLE person. Perhaps you meant "I feel you are being quite horrid, in this respect..' ?!

lillies · 13/06/2005 12:05

Sorry, SJ you're right. That came out wrong.

emily05 · 13/06/2005 12:06

doublestandards - are you staying with your dh to see how things develop with the other man? Then if things go ok with the other man you will leave? COuld it be because you are scared of being on your own?

doublestandards · 13/06/2005 12:08

I am staying with my DH because he is the father of my children. I do not want them to grow up without a father around.

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QueenFlounce · 13/06/2005 12:10

DS - Well in that case... you need to stop seeing or contacting this man. It really is that simple! We could go around in circles here..... you know that you need to make a choice. But you are having your cake and eating it at the moment. Thats not accpeptable or fair..... and just coz you separate from your DH doesn't mean they won't have a Father!

Really DS... I think you need a reality check.

doublestandards · 13/06/2005 12:13

yes i know. i am sorry

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QueenFlounce · 13/06/2005 12:16

Whats your next move DS? have you slept with him?

What would you do if you got the chance to sleep with him?

doublestandards · 13/06/2005 12:18

yes i slept with him this morning.

i know i have to make a choice one way or another. But this man is with someone like I am.

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QueenFlounce · 13/06/2005 12:19

DS - Who did you sleep with this morning? Your DH or your bit on the side???

doublestandards · 13/06/2005 12:20

the other man.

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QueenFlounce · 13/06/2005 12:21

Then it has crossed the line.

What does the other man want you to do??? Does he want you to leave your DH?