This material, and other digital content on this website, may not be reproduced, published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed in whole or in part without prior express written permission from PUNCH. WAKE UP! Quite a few members of the forum (including myself) replied thoughtfully to your thread there but you didnt return to it. Maybe you did this. Just yesterday, I met with another woman who's been sleeping with my husband for about as long as we've been married. In her own words, she is having the 'best of both worlds'. I would love to know what software was used? They are weak individuals- who would choose to be anyones leftovers? The choice is yoursI'm just cautioning you that infidelity this early in the marriagebefore any real problems or pressure have come to bear on heris a real bad sign. Confronting her would only bring more conflicts into our marriage thereby creating distance between me and my husband. I dont feel like a chump (well maybe I did momentarily) No, I am someone who acted on the prompting of the Holy Spirit, I can hold my head high and know that I acted with strength and dignity, keeping my burden light. My husband would like to see his dad one more time, but we fear the in-laws will signal to the AP that he is coming and will try to arrange a meeting between them since they want so badly for my husband and the AP to get back together. All rights reserved. Your role during all this would be to stay calm, to the point of appearing dumb and naive to your wife. 2023 BuzzFeed, Inc. All rights reserved. The shocking twist to this story is that the purported man is not only a coworker, You are no longer a husband, but an ex. And it might also be a pack of lies. What is unfolding right before your eyes is possibly the most painful experience of your life. Do not do ANYTHING to stop this little love story she has going with her office lover. She is not the woman you thought she was. She just sort of floated the idea out there. My wife will even marry the man. What do you think she would do if you were having an affair? My candid answer is no. The best solution is to talk to my husband. 1. Do you have a general question youd like to ask? Apart from being married, I have an image to protect. What did I learn that I could trust? c) Reconciliationthat is if you so desire a reconciliation ( I personally would not). Truth About Deception back to our home page. No, I cannot and will not confront her in public. Did you try marriage counseling? You need to divorce her right now. It would be a relief and would give me tonnes of extra energy for our relationship. As she escalated, I blocked her. Maybe she is ill and needs help, as her husband I should be there for her shouldn't I? Going through this will only be a step closer to acceptance. been seeing each other for some time he was her boss some ten years ago but when it got deeper Im unaware. The most common rationale is that you are sexless and crazy. When you have all your ducks in a row, have gone past the PI phase, moved on with the evidence to an attorney, and the attorney has compiled it all together and made the initial moves and it is time to serve her the papers, you must still be nonchalant and appear ignorant about the giant moves underway. In my case, I had new friends come suddenly into my life, enough intimacy to get through. What advice do you have for those us whom dont seek them, they seek us BS? Completely unfair. Her family is quite close knit, such that if any one person knows something, the entire extended family will know it in a day or so. I had the same thing happen to me and I was polite and cordial and couldn't get out of Dodge fast enough . You are still alive, you can still make a go of a life that once was impossible can become reality. Let me spare you the trouble -- don't go there. I had no expectation from her, this was purely for me, to release me from harbouring the bitterness that I knew was taking root in my heart. of the situation. I have a reputation I would not want to tarnish. Wow I never thought to think of it like this. Space Is Limited! Your confrontation is fresh conversational content for your husband and his affair partner. If you know the other person, you may feel compelled to tell them that you know about the relationship and that their dirty little secret is out. No consequences to her actions equals no motivation to change. The law states that if you contact somone more than one time and they don't want to her from you because it makes them feel uncomfortable or bad about themselves it can be looks at as a " course of conduct" and you can be issued a warning. And perhaps the most surprising feeling of all- elation, mixed with relief. He was visibly shaking during the encounter and when he cried to my wife she then saw him as pathetic. of which is counseling (see counseling resources). @Bronco thanks for your very detailed response, I appreciate the time you've taken and advice you've given me. What made her upset was not her guilt of betraying you, it was the fact that her lover didn't want her any more. Stop hoping, praying, reasoning, panicking, dreaming. You cannot. Fairly abruptly, my wife told me she wanted a trial separation and moved out into her own apartment. Angry, you bet! Probably convinced her to keep working on mine. Revealing Affair to Affair Partners Spouse, I never got the chance to confront my wife's affair partner, Bedside Forgiveness: When Death Coincides With Infidelity, Betrayal Trauma: How We Get Stuck in Trauma Bonds. See what her answer is. Just what I needed to hear. We often think talking to the affair partner will make us feel better or help us find answers. But I would tell the truth, just the facts. We even went and had drinks with her and the other other woman lol. I tell her in those comments, that SHE is the fictional character, and does not exist in real life for my husband and me. I was friendly with her as well so I contacted her and she was stunned that my wife had told me about the affair. Because she will turn the tables on you and claim she can't trust you because you snooped. I said to her, he was playing one of us off against the other so we should talk. Be pliant and outwardly considerate. To protect her. Make it CLEAR that you're aware of the truthbut be vague on details. But keeping secrets no. Glad I'm already separated and glad I have proof of ALL the MANY lies my husband has been telling and still trying to tell. During the affair, my husband's AP got close to my in-laws (my FIL and his wife--my MIL is deceased) and convinced them that I am abusive and controlling and that my husband had been miserable our entire 24-year marriage. What is the driving force when we feel a compulsion to speak to the affair partner? I thought she would move after he passed. Ive been struggling with whether or not to respond to my husbands ap. Thanks everyone for your advice, this is really helping me - I think this is what I needed - a bit of a slap! You could tell by her voice that she was far more intelligent than my lover was. He is to blame because he would not say no. This is easy. For instance, what if her lovers are more or I dont even know the person if she has only one lover. She had been deceiving me for 2 years whilst having an affair with my husband, manipulating situations, even sending anon letters to give me hints he is over the side in the hope I will kick him out do they can be together without me ever realisingwhy all of the sudden she would be telling me the truth. Dump her, go NC and live life and work on being a stronger person. It is only a mad man that will do that. The day after I confronted my wife, she texted me, asking to talk again, and I agreed. Do you think that the other person has a good read on the situation? Many of them come specialized in the art of 'spousal cheating', and would be more than happy to render their services and time to you, for a fee which is reasonable. You are also agreeing to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. She used the same kinds of words my lover did; you could tell that they were a couple. He bolted. And to make matters more complicated, how someone responds during the confrontation doesnt necessarily indicate how they will respond after he or she has had time to think about what was said. Over the years, this 17-week, small group course has helped thousands of people find hope, set healthy boundaries and move toward extraordinary lives. 1 year marriage, no kids, GET OUT. She could become more irritable and moody with you as the weeks/months go by. For some, it will be driven by a need to get the compulsion out of their head. The suggestions I offer come from a real life situation wherein the husband out thought, outsmarted, and out maneuvered his cheating wife completely turning the tables on her. I understand and agree with all of the 8 listed, however, my UW AP lives a couple miles down the road and we will inevitably run into each other. Long ago, I was the other woman, the mistress, and the villain. I did learn some details from his wife after her conversations with him, however, that my wife had been lying about, which was helpful. I insisted on being told the truth or she was to Expose the affair to her family. Nobody and I repeat nobody respects a doormat. Youre awesome, happythoughts. Turns out my wife is co-dependent and her AP is a malignant narcissist; she was drawn to him like a moth to a flame. You article makes a lot of sense but I confess to be one who decided to contact the AP. much easier to start than they are to stop. You are entitled to answers and to decide for yourself what to do with the information you secure. What she is doing is her problem, not yours. See a lawyer immediately to understand your options. I work through things and my coping skills are excellent. What happened with you two? Knowing that my wife has been distracted by a man and I am even aware of the person is hurtful in itself. Don't hector, beg, or argue. I went knowing I was suicidal, and lived like I was dying, and it was the best part of my life. I made my vowels to him, not them, dont owe them anything. That hurt. I cannot confront my husbands lover because I have no business with her. So, I dunno, I think it's a case by case scenario. Doing that wouldnt make a difference Eseiegbe Efe. Cheater 101 dude. Can't you see you're dealing with an uber being? And only one person would be able to keep the $hit from hitting the fan. Too late for this article. Sounds like you handled things like a lady. Yes, bills, parenting, and life goes on. Viewing 10 posts - 1 through 10 (of 10 total), This topic has 9 replies, 7 voices, and was last updated. The letter outlined what had been going on in our lives over the last couple years and how I understood what and why my husband had been looking for attention. It is my wife I have a business with. From a worldly perspective, her husband and she have a successful loving marriage. Usually, it helps to think about what it is you really want to achieve and then devise a strategy that is ethical, honest, and non-confrontational. If its possible, I dont want to lose that. What about telling the affair partner's spouse if the motive for doing so is to clear your conscience morally and being truthful? If she is So I suppose I have quite a bit of power right now to screw up her life, and this fact probably dawned on her in the day or so after I confronted her, and I think she sees reconciliation as the path of least resistance to avoiding these dangers. After all is said and done, some of you will still feel an overwhelming need to confront the affair partner. Over the 7 weeks ( which is today) I tried 4 times to contact her. Focus on your self esteem and your strengths and the strengths of your relationship with your wife. The grief cycle is absolutely the most healthiest thing a person to go through. The best person to face if such a situation arises is my husband. I would like to think I'd be strong enough to walk past my UH AP one day without giving her any expression of emotion or time of day. It always does. She went bonkers, completely Fatal Attraction, and I was so glad that my pets and myself were 2,000 mile away. Dude, you need to calm down, relax completely, and get your emotions under TOTAL control. *Love. only to destroy our Xmas. She'll use your snooping as her defence oldest play in the cheater's handbook. Youre just afraid to accept the facts. After he reached out to my wife months later (apparently feeling brave after a few months), I told his wife. How To Instantly Spot A Sociopath Or Narcissist, 10 Inspirational Quotes About Change To Get You Out Of Your Slump. For me, it has helped immensely. When she returns home with her cum stained panty underneath, please hug her again, and tell her how much you love her, and how she is the apple of your eye. Sofor really the first time in 38 years I am very serious in considering getting a divorce. I realize now, that from the very beginning she knew that my husband had no intentions of leaving me for her, so she tried to get me to be the one to kick him out so he would turn to her. jesus My friend you are in big time denial. This article will help you to prepare, be effective, and avoid conflict. I have asked my husband to repeat to her to stop any contact but he refused, insisting that it is better to ignore her completely instead. Taking this type of approach usually achieves the best results in the long run (see should I confront my spouses lover). Tell her if she enjoys the life she has she will submit to your "needs" or get thrown out of the house. But a ship is not built to last, it it built to endure. Letting the cheater have the affair partner. 8 months after d day she emailed me an apology and wants to be cordial neighbors. Hold on for two months. 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