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Don't know what to do...

 
 
Mon 18 Jul, 2016 12:59 pm
Dear All,

My husband cheated on me, I am so broken and confused, I have no idea what to do...We know each other since 12 years, we are married since 10, have 2 sons (age 5 and 9). My husband is working on manager position and I am staying at home with kids. 2 months ago he admitted that since 5 months he has had an affair with woman from his office. It started during one of their business trips and very fast developed into something serious. He told me that he needs to leave me and that he wants to start new life with her. It was not always good between us but it didn't expect that he will make such a drastic move, without trying to solve our problems first...he moved out for some time and then something didn't work between them. He told me that he understood that he has still feelings towards me and that he would never forgive himself if he would not be able to tell the kids that he tried everything to solve our marriage. He told the same to this woman and, as far as I know, she was completely devastated...We started to work on our issues, talk a lot, spend more time together, sleep with each other and try to manage what happened between them. We were on really good track and then he went for the next business trip. I knew that she would be there but I had trust in him. He came back after one week, completely changed and absent...He told me that we need to talk and then I knew what he was going to tell me. He told me that they went partying (not alone), they both got drunk and landed up in bed. I asked him if it was the only time. He replied that no, he slept with her again 2 days later. He said that he wanted her to hate him, because he still feels that she has some feelings towards him. I asked him to move out. He tells me all the time that he doesn't love her, that it was the biggest mistake and that he wants to be with me and kids...he is great father, but I am so hurt that I cannot imagine that I could trust him ever again. We spent so many years together, we have beautiful children and I don't know what to do...Is it possible that he still loves me? Would he hurt me so much if he would love me? I know it is difficult to judge on it, without knowing us but please help me, I am completely lost. I am not sleeping, I lost 15 kilos and I cannot stop thinking how my life will look like without us staying together...
 
dalehileman
 
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Mon 18 Jul, 2016 01:06 pm
@Luna1980,
Help. am I the only participant outa potential 10,000 who might suggest Luna reorganize and reparagraph with carriage returns

Luna, no offense, your custom is very common while your English is excellent

Incidentally some of us might also like that first para to constitute a summary
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ehBeth
 
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Mon 18 Jul, 2016 02:15 pm
@Luna1980,
Luna1980 wrote:
He tells me all the time that he doesn't love her, that it was the biggest mistake and that he wants to be with me and kids.


what has he said he will do to make things better in the marriage? has he suggested counselling for himself? counselling for both of you? will he take you on all future business trips?

my parents opted for the third option - my father went on no trips without my mother. ever. it was what worked for them. I stayed with family, baby-sitters, and then on my own once I was 12 y.o.
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heartgone
 
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Sat 10 Sep, 2016 08:55 am
@Luna1980,
I am so sorry you are in this place.

Right now, your husband is not showing you he is truly committed to reconciling. You need to set down some boundaries if you are to stay.

He needs to send a no contact letter or text to the other woman. It should include a statement about how he loves you, is committed to working on the marriage, wants nothing to do with her, and how what he did was a mistake.

He also needs to completely open up all electronics with you - you need full and complete access to all his email and apps. This is necessary to build trust.

He also needs to agree not to go on any further business trips. If they work in the same place, he needs to start looking for a new job.

If he will not do these things, then no, you should not stay, and no, you cannot trust him.

I understand how difficult this is. I have been there, and it's world shattering. Please take care of yourself. Try to eat and drink, and be kind to yourself. He did not cheat because of you. He cheated because he was selfish.
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