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I'm married but feeling rejected by another man

 
 
Reply Wed 5 Oct, 2016 02:25 pm
It's hard to know where to even start but I really need advice from others. First of all, I've been married for 14 years and have 2 kids. My husband and I are in love and best friends...but it's sooo complicated the last couple years. We've both been unfaithful in different ways. I have had sexting affairs, 1 of those was with his best friend. His best friend ended the "relationship" with me, my husband knows about it and has forgiven me (but hates his former friend). It gets crazier...I found out that my husband slept with a prostitute about a year ago. He did this knowing nothing (yet) about my sexting affairs. We basically forgave each other and have been trying to move past it.

Now, let me explain a little bit about why I believe we both did what we did. We both have some depression and anxiety issues that we take meds for. Also, we got married very young and he had one previous sexual partner, I had none (he's the only person I've actually had sex with). We went through a lot of discussion and breakthroughs when I found out about the prostitute. It seems like he did it because of his depression and he wanted to "feel something" like be risky and add some thrill to make him feel more alive or something. We discussed my sexting too but to a lesser extent because I didn't "do the deed". My husband said the hooker was a horrible mistake and didn't have the effect he wished it would. We went to counseling and he's seeing a psychiatrist alone to deal with his depression.

I believe I have sexted because I want the sexual thrill. I've been with one man my whole life and while I love him, I want to be ravaged by someone new. I'm a very sexual person and the sex with my husband isn't bad...it used to drive me wild. I also feel very desired by him because he's always arroused by me and wanting sex and very loving and sweet. The hooker thing really shocked me because it's just not like him. Anyway, I desire other men pretty regularly. I feel like I'm missing out by not getting that excitement and thrill from a new partner. I feel like I will regret only having one sexual partner my whole life. Since he slept with the hooker, I've been thinking more and more about actually having an affair. I feel disgusted in myself and guilty and selfish but I crave it. It's like I want a quick affair and I want to be able to justify it because of what he did. Then I want to go on like nothing happened and live happily ever after with my husband. It's screwed up, and I know things don't work like that but that's what I desire. Sorry, I know this is long.

Here's what I really want to know. I have bought weed from a guy a couple times and a few days ago I texted him about meeting up to buy more. (My husband knows all about this and is cool with it). I only smoke weed a few times a week at night, when my kids are in bed and my husbands home. So...I texted my dealer and he said he's not selling anymore BUT he would "**** me if possible". I was shocked because this is a cute, clean cut, college guy in his early 20's and I'm in my mid 30s. I wouldn't have thought he was attracted to me at all. I questioned him about it a bit and he said that he'd always thought I was hot and had fantasizes about me. I told him that I was married but still might be interested. Me being married didn't phase him at the time. He said he wanted to meet in a hotel and that he knew how to take care of older women and blah blah. Said he wished he could have me all to himself. I told him to call me and we talked dirty and I'm pretty sure he was touching himself. He wanted a pic of my ass but I said no. He wanted to plan to meet up and we sorta tentatively decided to meet up under the disguise that I was just going to buy weed. He even said he'd get me weed to keep up the ruse to my husband. I told him I had to go and that I'd text him in a few days.

So...two days later, I'm in bed alone and I text him. He didn't reply, so I sent a text asking if he still wanted to "**** me?" He said, "haha, yes. But I really want an ass pic". Sooo, I sent him one. He said, "wow. Nice. Damn" and I asked if he liked it and he said "haha definitely!" But then he just stops texting. When I texted him again he said "sorry, busy rn" and I said "no prob. If you wanna text me when you're not busy I want to tell you something Wink" and then he texts me telling me that he actually isn't sure we should be doing this because I'm married. I said he didn't have a problem with that the other night and he said that he didn't then but he's "had time to sit on it" and he doesn't want anything coming back on him. He also said he had been getting religious lately and felt like it was immoral intervening in a marriage. I mentioned that he'd just asked for a pic of a married woman's ass and he laughed it off like he knows but he wouldn't feel right if anything came of it. So...that was it.

I feel stupid and rejected. I know I have no right to feel rejected but I was kinda thinking this might be that fling I'd have and was really attracted to him. I was so flattered by his attraction and attention and then just...BAM he blows me off!

Do you think that he blew me off because he really got morals all of a sudden? I just don't understand men. I haven't dated in 15 years and that resulted in marriage. I was basically telling this guy I was willing to meet and have sex and he wanted it, then just changed his mind. Ugh. I know it's wrong for me to want a no strings attached affair and I wish I would stop feeling that way. Also, I'm sorta thinking never feeling rejected again is reason enough to not try anything.

Can someone explain what this guys motives were??
 
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Krumple
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Reply Wed 5 Oct, 2016 02:57 pm
@WorriedMommy,
Well I have a dual perspective on this whole situation.

First I would like to say this is why I disagree with the idea of no sex before marriage. I think you might be compatible with a person socially but not always sexually plus having multiple experiences is a good thing. Everyone is different when it comes to sex.

I also believe humans really are not meant to be monogamous, there is nothing else we do for life that remains the same. Why should romantic relationships be any different than your other likes which change over time?

With all that out of the way. I think this guy honestly is being true about his moral dilemma and maybe a little intimidated. It might have seemed like an ideal situation but some times that's just how things turn out. I wouldn't worry about it. I know you feel rejected but it's just one guy who got caught up in a moral decision.

This might be a good thing that it didn't work out. It kind of amazes me that you are not worried about any of the possible outcomes with having this affair. You seem to be set on how you would like it to happen but you might be surprised how it will impact you after. You might be set on the idea of a one time thing but it might surprise you.

What if the guy you hook up with gives you a really good experience and becomes attached with future seduction if you but him off, you might be drawn by his efforts to pursue you. Or maybe you discover once wasn't enough like you had planned.

I feel for your situation.
PUNKEY
 
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Reply Wed 5 Oct, 2016 03:08 pm
You do know that pot lowers inhibitions, don't you?

I don't know if you have too much time on your hands, are bored or what's going on, but you are heading for disaster.

Go to couples counseling with your husband. Find out what's going on that you are sending pictures of your behind to your dope dealer, who is just a kid.

WorriedMommy
 
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Reply Wed 5 Oct, 2016 03:10 pm
@Krumple,
Thank you for your thoughtful reply, I appreciate it.

I now realize I didn't convey all of my emotions in my original post. I do have some dilemmas about cheating. I'm definitely worried about how it could turn out and ultimately effect my life and marriage. It's like my choices are to play it safe and secure and not stir the pot, possibly always wondering what I missed out on. Or...I can have these fun (albeit, selfish) experiences while I'm still young.

I just don't understand why this guy asks me for an ass pic and then once he gets it, wants to stop talking to me? I mean...ouch. I really regret sending that pic now. Lol. He said he would be totally into if I was single but it's hard to not just think he got turned off by me and made up some excuses. I hope the moral dilemma part IS true!
PUNKEY
 
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Reply Wed 5 Oct, 2016 03:14 pm
You-Who!!

He's a KID, smoking dope.

Need I say more?

You are in your mid 30's and have been married 14 years? That might explain why your maturity level is at his level.
WorriedMommy
 
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Reply Wed 5 Oct, 2016 03:17 pm
@PUNKEY,
I appreciate the reply and advice. I definitely have a low inhibition problem sometimes. I have a bit of an addictive personality. I honestly think I'm just really sexual and because my husband cheated it leaves me feeling more ok and kind of justified in sleeping with someone else. I'm not a psychopath, I know it's wrong. I also feel like the only person I know who's only been with one person...
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WorriedMommy
 
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Reply Wed 5 Oct, 2016 03:19 pm
@PUNKEY,
I guess I don't think 22 is a kid. I was married 2 years at his age. And he's a drug dealer, not a child I picked up on a playground.
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PUNKEY
 
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Reply Wed 5 Oct, 2016 03:22 pm
"because my husband cheated it leaves me feeling more ok and kind of justified in sleeping with someone else."

You said your husband cheated on you with a prostitute. THAT is not an emotional binding experience and he admitted that it failed to do what he wanted it to do ("feel alive") He might as well as masturbated.

Are you looking for an excuse to have a fling because, you too, want to "feel alive"?

Do you see that you are in the SAME place as your husband?
Krumple
 
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Reply Wed 5 Oct, 2016 03:26 pm
@WorriedMommy,
Don't always take the negative. Look at it like this. Maybe he saw that pic and got intimidated. Maybe at first he was attracted, maybe still is but he only saw it as a fantasy but now that you pursued him he got scared. Try not to assume you did something wrong or he didn't like the pic. It's easy to be hard on yourself when you don't fully know his reasoning. He's younger and it might just be simple intimidation. Does he know your situation? Maybe he thinks you are experienced and he might feel inadequate. Or self conscious about pleasing you.

But after all that. Perhaps consider punkey's advice. Maybe an affair isn't what you need? Maybe there is another solution to achieve the happiness you seek. Consider it..
WorriedMommy
 
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Reply Wed 5 Oct, 2016 03:26 pm
@PUNKEY,
I guess in a way it's because I want to "feel alive". I know it's wrong. I'm not saying I would be completely justified but i also feel cheated in more than just the obvious way. Why does he get to do something like that? It's stupid...I know. I'm not proud of myself.
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WorriedMommy
 
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Reply Wed 5 Oct, 2016 03:30 pm
@Krumple,
That helps with my insecurity, thanks. Wish I could say I feel "guilty" for interacting this way with someone his age but I honestly don't see him as a kid. I just feel stupid. lol I'll get over it.
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WorriedMommy
 
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Reply Wed 5 Oct, 2016 03:33 pm
@Krumple,
Also, I did tell him I'd never been with anyone but my husband.
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WorriedMommy
 
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Reply Wed 5 Oct, 2016 03:39 pm
@WorriedMommy,
I want it to be known that, while this guy is a bit younger than me, he initiated the flirtation and did 90% of the dirty talking. Also, if he realized he had a moral dilemma a few days after our "sexy talk" then he shouldn't have asked for a sexy pic BEFORE telling me about said moral dilemma. I don't think I'm some creepy old lady...
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jespah
 
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Reply Wed 5 Oct, 2016 04:21 pm
Maybe he just wanted an ass pic.
WorriedMommy
 
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Reply Wed 5 Oct, 2016 06:17 pm
@WorriedMommy,
To divulge a bit more i left out of my original post, when my husband slept with the hooker, he did so 6 weeks after I'd had our second child AND he gave me an std. I was at home with a child and a newborn, constantly nursing. So, I resent the notion that what he did was just like masturbating...
WorriedMommy
 
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Reply Wed 5 Oct, 2016 06:26 pm
@jespah,
I can accept that. Still a ******* asshole though.
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Krumple
 
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Reply Wed 5 Oct, 2016 06:31 pm
@WorriedMommy,
Hmm, so you think he owes you one?

Well I dont think there is anything wrong with how you feel or your plans. Just keep in mind there is a cost in every choice you make. So mske sure you are willing to pay for it. I hope you find what you are looking for..
WorriedMommy
 
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Reply Wed 5 Oct, 2016 06:34 pm
@Krumple,
That's really not what I mean. Honestly, of course it still bothers me but I have forgiven him. Just stings to have it treated like nothing more than masturbation. I'm not sure what my plans are. My main goal needs to be my family and I'm trying.
Krumple
 
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Reply Wed 5 Oct, 2016 06:48 pm
@WorriedMommy,
Well its hard to say if you are getting the full explanation from your husband. Not to say hes lying but Ive seen many cases where a married man having "dirty" desires can no longer get them fullfilled by his wife after she has children because he views her differently. So maybe the prostitute was an attempt to fullfill this for him but it failed?

Im just curious about your side, other than feeling justified, what are you seeking out of an affair? Is it just sexual? Like you currently lack passion and are seeking that? Or is the sex stale or predictable? Im guessing here but i think this piece of information is important so we can better what your motivation is.
WorriedMommy
 
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Reply Wed 5 Oct, 2016 06:56 pm
@Krumple,
"Like you currently lack passion and are seeking that? Or is the sex stale or predictable?"

Yes and Yes. I have sexually desired other men for most of our marriage but my husband is my best friend. I never acted on it out of guilt though. I think maybe what he did not only makes the notion of me doing it easier...but, I feel like all these years I held back and didn't have an affair and it bit me in the ass when he decided to cheat on me.
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