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"I am 30 years older than you, and was once in your husband's position. You should absolutely not come clean now or at any time in the future, unless you wish to risk your marriage. You must deal with your emotions without burdening your husband with them. The truth is vastly overrated. In these circumstances, no-one benefits. In due time, your emotions will pass. If they do not, you have the option of leaving your marriage, and at that point you may wish to offer your (ended) affair as a reason. What he said. Why hurt your husband just because you're hurting. " This. Why not get your husband into swinging? | |||
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"So i know im going to be shot for this but here goes. Ive been on and off this site for a while now. I had an affair, (both married) ive ended it because i realised i was more into him than he was about me. I feel heartbroken and so sad. My husband has noticed something is up and i dunno how to handle it. Do i just come clean now? Just pick myself up and carry on? Howa do others in a similar sitaution deal with it?? " Ok here's my opinion - keep it to yourself if you want your marriage to continue. It's your burden to bear, so why deliberately destroy your husband to make yourself feel better? If you can't and you're religious, go to confession...if not, speak to someone totally impartial and non-judgemental like the Samaritans. Then take all your remaining guilt, hurt and sadness, mentally put it in a box, seal it up, lock it in a cupboard and keep the key. A weird analogy but it works. | |||
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"So i know im going to be shot for this but here goes. Ive been on and off this site for a while now. I had an affair, (both married) ive ended it because i realised i was more into him than he was about me. I feel heartbroken and so sad. My husband has noticed something is up and i dunno how to handle it. Do i just come clean now? Just pick myself up and carry on? Howa do others in a similar sitaution deal with it?? Ok here's my opinion - keep it to yourself if you want your marriage to continue. It's your burden to bear, so why deliberately destroy your husband to make yourself feel better? If you can't and you're religious, go to confession...if not, speak to someone totally impartial and non-judgemental like the Samaritans. Then take all your remaining guilt, hurt and sadness, mentally put it in a box, seal it up, lock it in a cupboard and keep the key. A weird analogy but it works. " I have spent my life putting aspects into separate boxes. There is no real need for them to crossover. In this case I think you want sympathy and support. May I suggest anywhere other than your hubby and anyone who may know him? | |||
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"We used to swing together, its how i know about this site but he grew bored and we agreed to stop. After a while i missed it and came back on my own and its been like that eversince. Im not sure if i still want to be with him. Guess ingot some working out to do!" How long have you been married? Your profile says you're 27 which is the average age a woman gets married to start with. | |||
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"So i know im going to be shot for this but here goes. Ive been on and off this site for a while now. I had an affair, (both married) ive ended it because i realised i was more into him than he was about me. I feel heartbroken and so sad. My husband has noticed something is up and i dunno how to handle it. Do i just come clean now? Just pick myself up and carry on? Howa do others in a similar sitaution deal with it?? " I would say take yourself off somewhere for a couple of hours and have a good,hard think about how you see your future. If you can envisage yourself with your husband in ten or even twenty years time can you keep this to yourself that long? If you tell your husband and he asks you to leave how will you feel? If he's as heartbroken by your confession as you are by the break up how will you feel? Is your husband enough for you? If you have children how will they be affected? Personally I think lies and secrets damage relationships whether they're revealed or not. | |||
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"I've never understood everyone's suggestions to things like this when they say 'get your husband into swinging', I think you'll find most men that aren't already in the scene do not want to see they woman they love getting fucked by another man. In this case, no, definitely do not tell your husband, you had an affair and you're feeling bad about t breaking up, why also break your husband's heart because of that. Misery loves company but rarely does the company deserve it" Swinging is a sub-culture. That means that by default, most people are not going to know if they like it or not because it's not something they are prompted to have an opinion on. Most people need to be introduced to a sub-culture by someone else and are not likely to just try it of their own accord. I honestly didn't know if i would like seeing my wife with another guy, until we tried it and the stiffness of my penis indicated i did. | |||
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"So i know im going to be shot for this but here goes. Ive been on and off this site for a while now. I had an affair, (both married) ive ended it because i realised i was more into him than he was about me. I feel heartbroken and so sad. My husband has noticed something is up and i dunno how to handle it. Do i just come clean now? Just pick myself up and carry on? Howa do others in a similar sitaution deal with it?? Ok here's my opinion - keep it to yourself if you want your marriage to continue. It's your burden to bear, so why deliberately destroy your husband to make yourself feel better? If you can't and you're religious, go to confession...if not, speak to someone totally impartial and non-judgemental like the Samaritans. Then take all your remaining guilt, hurt and sadness, mentally put it in a box, seal it up, lock it in a cupboard and keep the key. A weird analogy but it works. " Love the box idea. | |||
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"I am 30 years older than you, and was once in your husband's position. You should absolutely not come clean now or at any time in the future, unless you wish to risk your marriage. You must deal with your emotions without burdening your husband with them. The truth is vastly overrated. In these circumstances, no-one benefits. In due time, your emotions will pass. If they do not, you have the option of leaving your marriage, and at that point you may wish to offer your (ended) affair as a reason. What he said. Why hurt your husband just because you're hurting. " yes exactly all this!.. don't unburden yourself onto him, put it in your secret little emotional pandora's box and keep it there forever. You will learn to get over it, like a loss of anything dear to your heart, time will heal, cliche I know but it's true! X | |||
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"Agree with everyone else. It sounds like you seek absolution (maybe not intentionally) and that by telling your husband you'll feel better... But here's the kick in the teeth. You won't... And he'll be wrecked. Some secrets are best kept secret. Try and use this experience to grow and take your relationship forward, or even to the next level and suggest swinging, swapping etc together.. . He may say no but you've gotta try right? Or.... Leave him. If you don't actually want to be with him that maybe why you had the affair and because the other person hasn't left their partner you feel hurt? I'm just spit balling here. OP... Some people will judge you for your post, I'm glad you've been honest (to the fab community at least).. Keep us all posted and good luck. " This is by far the best rational sound advice you will get. Please let us know what you decide OP chin up | |||
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"If you love your husband and want to be with him don't tell him & come off this site & stop cheating it's not fair on him. It sounds like you just want to tell him to unburden yourself which again isn't fair. You made the decision to cheat you deal with the after effects of it not working out. If you felt so strong for the person you cheated with it questions if you should be with your husband. If you want out then break it off don't string him along as a shoulder to cry on" | |||
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"I am 30 years older than you, and was once in your husband's position. You should absolutely not come clean now or at any time in the future, unless you wish to risk your marriage. You must deal with your emotions without burdening your husband with them. The truth is vastly overrated. In these circumstances, no-one benefits. In due time, your emotions will pass. If they do not, you have the option of leaving your marriage, and at that point you may wish to offer your (ended) affair as a reason." That's good advice, if your affair is over and you wish to rebuild and save your marriage then why hurt your husband. No good will come of the truth, only heartache. | |||
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"So i know im going to be shot for this but here goes. Ive been on and off this site for a while now. I had an affair, (both married) ive ended it because i realised i was more into him than he was about me. I feel heartbroken and so sad. My husband has noticed something is up and i dunno how to handle it. Do i just come clean now? Just pick myself up and carry on? Howa do others in a similar sitaution deal with it?? " can't be feeling that bad with your first veri from six hours ago . | |||
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"Agree with everyone else. It sounds like you seek absolution (maybe not intentionally) and that by telling your husband you'll feel better... But here's the kick in the teeth. You won't... And he'll be wrecked. Some secrets are best kept secret. Try and use this experience to grow and take your relationship forward, or even to the next level and suggest swinging, swapping etc together.. . He may say no but you've gotta try right? Or.... Leave him. If you don't actually want to be with him that maybe why you had the affair and because the other person hasn't left their partner you feel hurt? I'm just spit balling here. OP... Some people will judge you for your post, I'm glad you've been honest (to the fab community at least).. Keep us all posted and good luck. This is by far the best rational sound advice you will get. Please let us know what you decide OP chin up " | |||
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"I am 30 years older than you, and was once in your husband's position. You should absolutely not come clean now or at any time in the future, unless you wish to risk your marriage. You must deal with your emotions without burdening your husband with them. The truth is vastly overrated. In these circumstances, no-one benefits. In due time, your emotions will pass. If they do not, you have the option of leaving your marriage, and at that point you may wish to offer your (ended) affair as a reason." I strongly agree! | |||
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" always totally surprised by the difference in tone to this when women ask. I can imagine the hanging, drawing and quartering if it was a guy asking this question. " | |||
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"It's horrible knowing your spouse has been having an affair. You feel sick and no matter how sorry they are you just can't look at them the same again. Even when your both sitting watching the tv your thinking omg I fuckin hate you." I'm curious. There must be swingers who've fallen a bit for their play mates and then had to go cold turkey. Does this also feel crappy for the partner? Or is it different as there was no lying? | |||
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"I found out in May that my wife of 16yrs was having a 6month affair. We had what 99% of people would say was a great marriage. Very strong and loving. We have now split as I have no idea where to start in terms of repairing. It honestly feels like a death in the family each and every morning I wake up. Hey, in my first wife, hurt like hell, however when we parted it was such a relief, Close the loop and look to a new sensual/sexual world, claim your life back. Not too sure why ive put this here but maybe someone through the same as me has advice. I have started looking to see if I can get into another social scene as I do feel being around people helps. Anyway sorry to hijack this thread." | |||
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"The main reason why people tell their other halves they have been fucking about on them, is really to unburden themselves! It's not noble otherwise you would have done so long before it got to this stage, selfish people have to live with their conscience or just end it! " As someone who is going through this right now you are spot on. | |||
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"So i know im going to be shot for this but here goes. Ive been on and off this site for a while now. I had an affair, (both married) ive ended it because i realised i was more into him than he was about me. I feel heartbroken and so sad. My husband has noticed something is up and i dunno how to handle it. Do i just come clean now? Just pick myself up and carry on? Howa do others in a similar sitaution deal with it?? " What's with the veri from another woman 9 hours ago? How does that fit in with your 'heartbroken' state? | |||
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"So i know im going to be shot for this but here goes. Ive been on and off this site for a while now. I had an affair, (both married) ive ended it because i realised i was more into him than he was about me. I feel heartbroken and so sad. My husband has noticed something is up and i dunno how to handle it. Do i just come clean now? Just pick myself up and carry on? Howa do others in a similar sitaution deal with it?? What's with the veri from another woman 9 hours ago? How does that fit in with your 'heartbroken' state?" Could be just a social | |||
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"Don't confess to make yourself feel better, it's totally unfair on your husband. Give yourself time to get over the other guy, you will feel sad as you've lost someone you care for deeply from your life. In a few months time you'll know how you really feel about this guy and / or your current partner ~ if this means you no longer want to be in your relationship then this is the time to sit down & talk through everything, not just the affair. Good luck." This Don't rush. So many things to consider. You're still young to so if you do decide to leave your husband you will have time to meet someone else at some point | |||
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"So i know im going to be shot for this but here goes. Ive been on and off this site for a while now. I had an affair, (both married) ive ended it because i realised i was more into him than he was about me. I feel heartbroken and so sad. My husband has noticed something is up and i dunno how to handle it. Do i just come clean now? Just pick myself up and carry on? Howa do others in a similar sitaution deal with it?? What's with the veri from another woman 9 hours ago? How does that fit in with your 'heartbroken' state?" Dont judge. | |||
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"I found out in May that my wife of 16yrs was having a 6month affair. We had what 99% of people would say was a great marriage. Very strong and loving. We have now split as I have no idea where to start in terms of repairing. It honestly feels like a death in the family each and every morning I wake up. Not too sure why ive put this here but maybe someone through the same as me has advice. I have started looking to see if I can get into another social scene as I do feel being around people helps. Anyway sorry to hijack this thread." Time heals everything....eventually. | |||
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"So i know im going to be shot for this but here goes. Ive been on and off this site for a while now. I had an affair, (both married) ive ended it because i realised i was more into him than he was about me. I feel heartbroken and so sad. My husband has noticed something is up and i dunno how to handle it. Do i just come clean now? Just pick myself up and carry on? Howa do others in a similar sitaution deal with it?? What's with the veri from another woman 9 hours ago? How does that fit in with your 'heartbroken' state? Could be just a social " Could be. Affair could also only be going on for two weeks. I doubt it though. Sounds like someone is afraid they are about to be caught, and kicked out. #FingersCrossed Jim | |||
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"I am 30 years older than you, and was once in your husband's position. You should absolutely not come clean now or at any time in the future, unless you wish to risk your marriage. You must deal with your emotions without burdening your husband with them. The truth is vastly overrated. In these circumstances, no-one benefits. In due time, your emotions will pass. If they do not, you have the option of leaving your marriage, and at that point you may wish to offer your (ended) affair as a reason." I agree with this, admitting your affair would not be a wise move. Time will heal, but I know it can be hard, been there myself. | |||
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"The views from the moral high horses on here must be amazing!! " Don't know about moral high ground, but I know how it feels from the male perspective - while being accused of all sorts! Trust me, it feels nothing like "high ground" | |||
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"The views from the moral high horses on here must be amazing!! Don't know about moral high ground, but I know how it feels from the male perspective - while being accused of all sorts! Trust me, it feels nothing like "high ground" Why do you want her kicked out ?? " | |||
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"The views from the moral high horses on here must be amazing!! Don't know about moral high ground, but I know how it feels from the male perspective - while being accused of all sorts! Trust me, it feels nothing like "high ground" Why do you want her kicked out ?? " Is that meant to be a question for me?! Did I say "I want" her kicked out? You must have quoted the wrong thing! Maybe you misinterpreted me, maybe you're just taking the piss? Try reading what I wrote, process it as best you can (I'm giving you the benefit of the doubt) and then reply Jim | |||
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"I found out in May that my wife of 16yrs was having a 6month affair. We had what 99% of people would say was a great marriage. Very strong and loving. We have now split as I have no idea where to start in terms of repairing. It honestly feels like a death in the family each and every morning I wake up. Not too sure why ive put this here but maybe someone through the same as me has advice. I have started looking to see if I can get into another social scene as I do feel being around people helps. Anyway sorry to hijack this thread." Think it's very relevant. Had the same thing with an ex-partner. I found out she was having an affair. We split up then got back together again but eventually broke up permanently. It was never the same after I found out. If I hadn't found out think we'd still be together though. People make mistakes and all relationships go through ups and downs. Though it's not directly relevant to my situation, I feel that "confession" is a very selfish act. It can only cause huge pain to your partner and, if you really want to split up, you can find plenty of other reasons to justify it. If you don't want to split up, then what are you trying to achieve.....? | |||
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"So i know im going to be shot for this but here goes. Ive been on and off this site for a while now. I had an affair, (both married) ive ended it because i realised i was more into him than he was about me. I feel heartbroken and so sad. My husband has noticed something is up and i dunno how to handle it. Do i just come clean now? Just pick myself up and carry on? Howa do others in a similar sitaution deal with it?? Ok here's my opinion - keep it to yourself if you want your marriage to continue. It's your burden to bear, so why deliberately destroy your husband to make yourself feel better? If you can't and you're religious, go to confession...if not, speak to someone totally impartial and non-judgemental like the Samaritans. Then take all your remaining guilt, hurt and sadness, mentally put it in a box, seal it up, lock it in a cupboard and keep the key. A weird analogy but it works. I think thats good advice. " | |||
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"So i know im going to be shot for this but here goes. Ive been on and off this site for a while now. I had an affair, (both married) ive ended it because i realised i was more into him than he was about me. I feel heartbroken and so sad. My husband has noticed something is up and i dunno how to handle it. Do i just come clean now? Just pick myself up and carry on? Howa do others in a similar sitaution deal with it?? " Hi.op.. Don't tell hubby..he is innocent. (.to a degree..)..tell him u had row at work or arguments with a mate and for him not to worry. .. U will work thro howw u felt..tho maybe u lack something hubby not giving ..maybe u should address that and why yr cheating...why not surgest swing to hubby ..he gets a bit of puss then too..lol Anyway good luck.. Ps..im a non judgmental type..lol | |||
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"So i know im going to be shot for this but here goes. Ive been on and off this site for a while now. I had an affair, (both married) ive ended it because i realised i was more into him than he was about me. I feel heartbroken and so sad. My husband has noticed something is up and i dunno how to handle it. Do i just come clean now? Just pick myself up and carry on? Howa do others in a similar sitaution deal with it?? " Cut all ties with them, delete, block and move on and just give it time. Will be hard and it will hurt like nothing else but eventually won't seem so bad (time doesn't heal!!, you just learn to live with it.) | |||
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"So i know im going to be shot for this but here goes. Ive been on and off this site for a while now. I had an affair, (both married) ive ended it because i realised i was more into him than he was about me. I feel heartbroken and so sad. My husband has noticed something is up and i dunno how to handle it. Do i just come clean now? Just pick myself up and carry on? Howa do others in a similar sitaution deal with it? Cut all ties with them, delete, block and move on and just give it time. Will be hard and it will hurt like nothing else but eventually won't seem so bad (time doesn't heal!!, you just learn to live with it.)" And def don't tell your hubby! | |||
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"It's horrible knowing your spouse has been having an affair. You feel sick and no matter how sorry they are you just can't look at them the same again. Even when your both sitting watching the tv your thinking omg I fuckin hate you. I'm curious. There must be swingers who've fallen a bit for their play mates and then had to go cold turkey. Does this also feel crappy for the partner? Or is it different as there was no lying? " I don't think there is any comparison we both pick our meets and we are both upfront and in an mmf scenario it's all about Mr and me....the male joining us is a bit irrelevant as such. An affair is totally one sided and it's one of them being deceitful and dishonest x | |||
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"It's horrible knowing your spouse has been having an affair. You feel sick and no matter how sorry they are you just can't look at them the same again. Even when your both sitting watching the tv your thinking omg I fuckin hate you. I'm curious. There must be swingers who've fallen a bit for their play mates and then had to go cold turkey. Does this also feel crappy for the partner? Or is it different as there was no lying? I don't think there is any comparison we both pick our meets and we are both upfront and in an mmf scenario it's all about Mr and me....the male joining us is a bit irrelevant as such. An affair is totally one sided and it's one of them being deceitful and dishonest x" There is a comparison if one falls for their playmates which is what was asked. Reading the fallout on here in the past I'd say it's on par if not worse as the massive amount of trust needed to swing has effectively been thrown back in that persons face. Nice to hear the male joining you is a bit irrelevant ~ performing seal comes to mind... | |||
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"Thank you everyone for all your messages. I have decided i should end things with my husband. The veri was from somone i have met before not from recently. Its hard isnt it. How do you tell your husband you no longer love him? We got small children as well so its going to be a tough ride i think, one i must suck up and do. " Good luck with your decision, it's going to be a tough time for a while. I'm not too sure how you tell someone you don't love them anymore, I think I would stick to specifics & try not to get too personal. | |||
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"It's horrible knowing your spouse has been having an affair. You feel sick and no matter how sorry they are you just can't look at them the same again. Even when your both sitting watching the tv your thinking omg I fuckin hate you. I'm curious. There must be swingers who've fallen a bit for their play mates and then had to go cold turkey. Does this also feel crappy for the partner? Or is it different as there was no lying? I don't think there is any comparison we both pick our meets and we are both upfront and in an mmf scenario it's all about Mr and me....the male joining us is a bit irrelevant as such. An affair is totally one sided and it's one of them being deceitful and dishonest x There is a comparison if one falls for their playmates which is what was asked. Reading the fallout on here in the past I'd say it's on par if not worse as the massive amount of trust needed to swing has effectively been thrown back in that persons face. Nice to hear the male joining you is a bit irrelevant ~ performing seal comes to mind... " Thats ok....they're happy to perform | |||
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"Thank you everyone for all your messages. I have decided i should end things with my husband. The veri was from somone i have met before not from recently. Its hard isnt it. How do you tell your husband you no longer love him? We got small children as well so its going to be a tough ride i think, one i must suck up and do. " Breaking up with anyone isn't all that easy, but it's best to be single, rather than staying in an unhappy marriage. I would advise not to tell him. Not only divorces can became messy, but he doesn't deserve more heartache, when he finds out he's been made a fool of. J | |||
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"Thank you everyone for all your messages. I have decided i should end things with my husband. The veri was from somone i have met before not from recently. Its hard isnt it. How do you tell your husband you no longer love him? We got small children as well so its going to be a tough ride i think, one i must suck up and do. " Personally i think you shouls take some more personal responsibility for the decisions you've made. You're only 27 so it's highly unlikely you've really tried everything to get the marriage back on track. It's your decision at the end of the day but don't pretend it won't have a negative impact on the children you decided to make. | |||
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"Thank you everyone for all your messages. I have decided i should end things with my husband. The veri was from somone i have met before not from recently. Its hard isnt it. How do you tell your husband you no longer love him? We got small children as well so its going to be a tough ride i think, one i must suck up and do. " op we live and learn ...... why not let yourself get over this take time out and see how you feel ...... don't just jump do things as your not in the right mind with this going on . You own that to yourself and kids. | |||
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"The main reason why people tell their other halves they have been fucking about on them, is really to unburden themselves! It's not noble otherwise you would have done so long before it got to this stage, selfish people have to live with their conscience or just end it! " . | |||
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"Thank you everyone for all your messages. I have decided i should end things with my husband. The veri was from somone i have met before not from recently. Its hard isnt it. How do you tell your husband you no longer love him? We got small children as well so its going to be a tough ride i think, one i must suck up and do. " i would hold back on telling him about the affair.it's going to be hard enough for the guy to go from full time with his kids to being a part time dad.really feel sorry for the dude.hope all the people that cheat on here get a look at this thread .mabye things may have been different if you guys talked more about doing this kind of thing together that is of course you would be willing to do so instead of being selfish. but what do i know I'm just a stranger on the internet and dynamics of relashinships differ from couple to couple.good luck to both of you at least you guys are still young so hopefully you guys find what you are looking for. | |||
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"It's funny how everyone has been so easy on a woman posting this. But at least when a guy cheats he doesn't rip his children away from his partner in the process. Wouldn't it be fairer if she didn't only leave him but left the kids too? " I know thats the hardest thing. But i known he wouldnt want them full time anyway. | |||
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"So i know im going to be shot for this but here goes. Ive been on and off this site for a while now. I had an affair, (both married) ive ended it because i realised i was more into him than he was about me. I feel heartbroken and so sad. My husband has noticed something is up and i dunno how to handle it. Do i just come clean now? Just pick myself up and carry on? Howa do others in a similar sitaution deal with it?? " Obviously the only way to deal with this is to do it over and over again. I'm not busy? Honestly I'm not sure, if I were being cheated on I wouldn't want to know. The truth might be over rated and hurtful, but I would rather that than live a lie. Bit over dramatic I know. | |||
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"So i know im going to be shot for this but here goes. Ive been on and off this site for a while now. I had an affair, (both married) ive ended it because i realised i was more into him than he was about me. I feel heartbroken and so sad. My husband has noticed something is up and i dunno how to handle it. Do i just come clean now? Just pick myself up and carry on? Howa do others in a similar sitaution deal with it?? Obviously the only way to deal with this is to do it over and over again. I'm not busy? Honestly I'm not sure, if I were being cheated on I wouldn't want to know. The truth might be over rated and hurtful, but I would rather that than live a lie. Bit over dramatic I know. " Edit- if kids are involved I retract my statement, the truth would just potentially harm them. Potentially lose a parent, which is never fair. | |||
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"So i know im going to be shot for this but here goes. Ive been on and off this site for a while now. I had an affair, (both married) ive ended it because i realised i was more into him than he was about me. I feel heartbroken and so sad. My husband has noticed something is up and i dunno how to handle it. Do i just come clean now? Just pick myself up and carry on? Howa do others in a similar sitaution deal with it?? " Hi just tried to inbox you privately as gone through similar situation just recently. Message if you want always good to have someone to talk to without the criticism of others | |||
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"Thank you everyone for all your messages. I have decided i should end things with my husband. The veri was from somone i have met before not from recently. Its hard isnt it. How do you tell your husband you no longer love him? We got small children as well so its going to be a tough ride i think, one i must suck up and do. " I wish you luck sister. Was in a simular situation in my past and it killed me seeing my girl hurting, and what I was putting her through by lieying. The truth hurt and it wasn't easy and every day I think about my actions, I lost her. Just have a think and make sure it's 100% what YOU think is right. | |||
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"I'm not sure you ever really get over falling for someone who doesn't catch you. Each time it leaves you feeling like you arent good enough. However, you're married to someone who believes you are. If you value that then I'd say nothing and work on whatever isn't right in your relationship that made you look elsewhere. Don't break his heart needlessly. 8 years ago I was in a similar position to you although, I'd already ended my marriage (it got nasty when he found out.) To be fair I had wanted it over for years and it was enough of a push to finally make him leave. I did come clean on everything the day my 4 year affair also ended. He had left his wife, though not for me! I told my ex everything, every lie, every excuse I'd made for things. Despite the fact our marriage was over already and we hated each other, I'll never forget the hurt in his eyes. It wasn't worth it and if anything it made me feel even worse. To this day I maintain that I'm in the situations I'm in because of karma or because I don't deserve to be happy. I wouldn't wish it on anyone " This! It's truly awful when a person does that to you, and then proceeds to unburden themselves on you. I was seeing someone for years, then she suddenly ended it, turned out she had a one night stand with a workmate half her age, that knowledge alone damaged me, I then found she had taken to gangbangs with lads as young as her teen daughter, yes... she told me all about it. I have no words. I hate the woman with a vengance, yet I know it needn't have been this way. Even now, years later, I feel the pain. | |||
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"Thank you everyone for all your messages. I have decided i should end things with my husband. The veri was from somone i have met before not from recently. Its hard isnt it. How do you tell your husband you no longer love him? We got small children as well so its going to be a tough ride i think, one i must suck up and do. " There are lots of websites out there with advice. You can break up and do so amicably. It requires you both to work in the best interests of the kids and not trying to screw each other over for a small percentage. Mediation can help. Mediators don't just help you stay together they can help you break up too. | |||
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"Thank you everyone for all your messages. I have decided i should end things with my husband. The veri was from somone i have met before not from recently. Its hard isnt it. How do you tell your husband you no longer love him? We got small children as well so its going to be a tough ride i think, one i must suck up and do. There are lots of websites out there with advice. You can break up and do so amicably. It requires you both to work in the best interests of the kids and not trying to screw each other over for a small percentage. Mediation can help. Mediators don't just help you stay together they can help you break up too." The best interest of the kids would be to fix the marriage. The OP has given no indication of anything that is beyond repair. | |||
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"OP don't tell your husband. I think you should put it behind you, appreciate what you could have lost. The grass is not always greener on the other side. Good luck Exactly this .... xx" | |||
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"Thank you everyone for all your messages. I have decided i should end things with my husband. The veri was from somone i have met before not from recently. Its hard isnt it. How do you tell your husband you no longer love him? We got small children as well so its going to be a tough ride i think, one i must suck up and do. There are lots of websites out there with advice. You can break up and do so amicably. It requires you both to work in the best interests of the kids and not trying to screw each other over for a small percentage. Mediation can help. Mediators don't just help you stay together they can help you break up too. The best interest of the kids would be to fix the marriage. The OP has given no indication of anything that is beyond repair. " I disagree . Staying in a situation where you are unhappy can have a detrimental affect on children | |||
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"Thank you everyone for all your messages. I have decided i should end things with my husband. The veri was from somone i have met before not from recently. Its hard isnt it. How do you tell your husband you no longer love him? We got small children as well so its going to be a tough ride i think, one i must suck up and do. There are lots of websites out there with advice. You can break up and do so amicably. It requires you both to work in the best interests of the kids and not trying to screw each other over for a small percentage. Mediation can help. Mediators don't just help you stay together they can help you break up too. The best interest of the kids would be to fix the marriage. The OP has given no indication of anything that is beyond repair. I disagree . Staying in a situation where you are unhappy can have a detrimental affect on children " Unhappy why? Because your husband beats you, cheats on you or is negligent - yes. Unhappy because of mundane problems that every couple face - grow up, take responsibility for your own decisions and work through it. | |||
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"Thank you everyone for all your messages. I have decided i should end things with my husband. The veri was from somone i have met before not from recently. Its hard isnt it. How do you tell your husband you no longer love him? We got small children as well so its going to be a tough ride i think, one i must suck up and do. There are lots of websites out there with advice. You can break up and do so amicably. It requires you both to work in the best interests of the kids and not trying to screw each other over for a small percentage. Mediation can help. Mediators don't just help you stay together they can help you break up too. The best interest of the kids would be to fix the marriage. The OP has given no indication of anything that is beyond repair. I disagree . Staying in a situation where you are unhappy can have a detrimental affect on children Unhappy why? Because your husband beats you, cheats on you or is negligent - yes. Unhappy because of mundane problems that every couple face - grow up, take responsibility for your own decisions and work through it. " Thing is two people can be desperately unhappy together even without any of the things you mention. People grow apart. Someone you loved at 25 can be someone you can't stand the sight of at 35. I am not convinced that staying together in that kind of toxic atmosphere is good for children. | |||
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"Thank you everyone for all your messages. I have decided i should end things with my husband. The veri was from somone i have met before not from recently. Its hard isnt it. How do you tell your husband you no longer love him? We got small children as well so its going to be a tough ride i think, one i must suck up and do. There are lots of websites out there with advice. You can break up and do so amicably. It requires you both to work in the best interests of the kids and not trying to screw each other over for a small percentage. Mediation can help. Mediators don't just help you stay together they can help you break up too. The best interest of the kids would be to fix the marriage. The OP has given no indication of anything that is beyond repair. I disagree . Staying in a situation where you are unhappy can have a detrimental affect on children Unhappy why? Because your husband beats you, cheats on you or is negligent - yes. Unhappy because of mundane problems that every couple face - grow up, take responsibility for your own decisions and work through it. Thing is two people can be desperately unhappy together even without any of the things you mention. People grow apart. Someone you loved at 25 can be someone you can't stand the sight of at 35. I am not convinced that staying together in that kind of toxic atmosphere is good for children. " Nothing the OP has said would indicate a toxic environment that can't be resolved. The negative effects of divorce on children are well documented and proven. I realise that the UK is one of the most individualistic cultures in the world and therefore 'personal responsibility' is a toxic notion, i just feel sorry for those children. I don't really understand why people voluntarily engage in a lifelong contract if they aren't serious about keeping it, the OP is 27 ffs. | |||
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"So i know im going to be shot for this but here goes. Ive been on and off this site for a while now. I had an affair, (both married) ive ended it because i realised i was more into him than he was about me. I feel heartbroken and so sad. My husband has noticed something is up and i dunno how to handle it. Do i just come clean now? Just pick myself up and carry on? Howa do others in a similar sitaution deal with it?? I would say take yourself off somewhere for a couple of hours and have a good,hard think about how you see your future. If you can envisage yourself with your husband in ten or even twenty years time can you keep this to yourself that long? If you tell your husband and he asks you to leave how will you feel? If he's as heartbroken by your confession as you are by the break up how will you feel? Is your husband enough for you? If you have children how will they be affected? Personally I think lies and secrets damage relationships whether they're revealed or not." exactomento | |||
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"Thank you everyone for all your messages. I have decided i should end things with my husband. The veri was from somone i have met before not from recently. Its hard isnt it. How do you tell your husband you no longer love him? We got small children as well so its going to be a tough ride i think, one i must suck up and do. There are lots of websites out there with advice. You can break up and do so amicably. It requires you both to work in the best interests of the kids and not trying to screw each other over for a small percentage. Mediation can help. Mediators don't just help you stay together they can help you break up too. The best interest of the kids would be to fix the marriage. The OP has given no indication of anything that is beyond repair. I disagree . Staying in a situation where you are unhappy can have a detrimental affect on children Unhappy why? Because your husband beats you, cheats on you or is negligent - yes. Unhappy because of mundane problems that every couple face - grow up, take responsibility for your own decisions and work through it. Thing is two people can be desperately unhappy together even without any of the things you mention. People grow apart. Someone you loved at 25 can be someone you can't stand the sight of at 35. I am not convinced that staying together in that kind of toxic atmosphere is good for children. Nothing the OP has said would indicate a toxic environment that can't be resolved. The negative effects of divorce on children are well documented and proven. I realise that the UK is one of the most individualistic cultures in the world and therefore 'personal responsibility' is a toxic notion, i just feel sorry for those children. I don't really understand why people voluntarily engage in a lifelong contract if they aren't serious about keeping it, the OP is 27 ffs. " As you say we don't know the exact circumstances of the op, but I can't agree that staying together absent abuse, infidelity etc is always the best thing. As for marriage, I think it's utterly unrealistic to thing that someone you want to be with at 25 will necessarily someone you want to be with at 65. Probably why I have never been married. | |||
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"Thank you everyone for all your messages. I have decided i should end things with my husband. The veri was from somone i have met before not from recently. Its hard isnt it. How do you tell your husband you no longer love him? We got small children as well so its going to be a tough ride i think, one i must suck up and do. There are lots of websites out there with advice. You can break up and do so amicably. It requires you both to work in the best interests of the kids and not trying to screw each other over for a small percentage. Mediation can help. Mediators don't just help you stay together they can help you break up too. The best interest of the kids would be to fix the marriage. The OP has given no indication of anything that is beyond repair. I disagree . Staying in a situation where you are unhappy can have a detrimental affect on children Unhappy why? Because your husband beats you, cheats on you or is negligent - yes. Unhappy because of mundane problems that every couple face - grow up, take responsibility for your own decisions and work through it. " Judgmental much? I thought we'd moved on from the time when women could only divorce if she was a 'battered wife' or he was unfaithful. | |||
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"Thank you everyone for all your messages. I have decided i should end things with my husband. The veri was from somone i have met before not from recently. Its hard isnt it. How do you tell your husband you no longer love him? We got small children as well so its going to be a tough ride i think, one i must suck up and do. There are lots of websites out there with advice. You can break up and do so amicably. It requires you both to work in the best interests of the kids and not trying to screw each other over for a small percentage. Mediation can help. Mediators don't just help you stay together they can help you break up too. The best interest of the kids would be to fix the marriage. The OP has given no indication of anything that is beyond repair. I disagree . Staying in a situation where you are unhappy can have a detrimental affect on children Unhappy why? Because your husband beats you, cheats on you or is negligent - yes. Unhappy because of mundane problems that every couple face - grow up, take responsibility for your own decisions and work through it. Judgmental much? I thought we'd moved on from the time when women could only divorce if she was a 'battered wife' or he was unfaithful. " Yeah things are so much better now marriages are changed like cars Do what you like anyway, just cut the crap about it being better for the kids than staying together | |||
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"Thank you everyone for all your messages. I have decided i should end things with my husband. The veri was from somone i have met before not from recently. Its hard isnt it. How do you tell your husband you no longer love him? We got small children as well so its going to be a tough ride i think, one i must suck up and do. There are lots of websites out there with advice. You can break up and do so amicably. It requires you both to work in the best interests of the kids and not trying to screw each other over for a small percentage. Mediation can help. Mediators don't just help you stay together they can help you break up too. The best interest of the kids would be to fix the marriage. The OP has given no indication of anything that is beyond repair. I disagree . Staying in a situation where you are unhappy can have a detrimental affect on children Unhappy why? Because your husband beats you, cheats on you or is negligent - yes. Unhappy because of mundane problems that every couple face - grow up, take responsibility for your own decisions and work through it. Thing is two people can be desperately unhappy together even without any of the things you mention. People grow apart. Someone you loved at 25 can be someone you can't stand the sight of at 35. I am not convinced that staying together in that kind of toxic atmosphere is good for children. Nothing the OP has said would indicate a toxic environment that can't be resolved. The negative effects of divorce on children are well documented and proven. I realise that the UK is one of the most individualistic cultures in the world and therefore 'personal responsibility' is a toxic notion, i just feel sorry for those children. I don't really understand why people voluntarily engage in a lifelong contract if they aren't serious about keeping it, the OP is 27 ffs. As you say we don't know the exact circumstances of the op, but I can't agree that staying together absent abuse, infidelity etc is always the best thing. As for marriage, I think it's utterly unrealistic to thing that someone you want to be with at 25 will necessarily someone you want to be with at 65. Probably why I have never been married. " I think the evidence shows that people's values change at a glacial pace, if at all. If you have the same values at 25, then chances are you still will at 65. That's the most important foundation. Unfortunately, most people marry for other reasons. | |||
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"Thank you everyone for all your messages. I have decided i should end things with my husband. The veri was from somone i have met before not from recently. Its hard isnt it. How do you tell your husband you no longer love him? We got small children as well so its going to be a tough ride i think, one i must suck up and do. There are lots of websites out there with advice. You can break up and do so amicably. It requires you both to work in the best interests of the kids and not trying to screw each other over for a small percentage. Mediation can help. Mediators don't just help you stay together they can help you break up too. The best interest of the kids would be to fix the marriage. The OP has given no indication of anything that is beyond repair. I disagree . Staying in a situation where you are unhappy can have a detrimental affect on children Unhappy why? Because your husband beats you, cheats on you or is negligent - yes. Unhappy because of mundane problems that every couple face - grow up, take responsibility for your own decisions and work through it. Thing is two people can be desperately unhappy together even without any of the things you mention. People grow apart. Someone you loved at 25 can be someone you can't stand the sight of at 35. I am not convinced that staying together in that kind of toxic atmosphere is good for children. Nothing the OP has said would indicate a toxic environment that can't be resolved. The negative effects of divorce on children are well documented and proven. I realise that the UK is one of the most individualistic cultures in the world and therefore 'personal responsibility' is a toxic notion, i just feel sorry for those children. I don't really understand why people voluntarily engage in a lifelong contract if they aren't serious about keeping it, the OP is 27 ffs. " Generally on here the advice dolled out is is to leave / divorce because it's the easy option. Who knows if kids suffer more or less especially if the atmoshere isn't "toxic"... | |||
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"NO your posts there posts . x Use reply and quote we will know who you're talking to." I would like the op to mail me and take it out the forum . I am a Samaritan and if I can help I will. | |||
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"NO your posts there posts . x Use reply and quote we will know who you're talking to.I would like the op to mail me and take it out the forum . I am a Samaritan and if I can help I will." If the op wants to contact you privately they will. You've offered once, no need to do so again. | |||
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"Thank you everyone for all your messages. I have decided i should end things with my husband. The veri was from somone i have met before not from recently. Its hard isnt it. How do you tell your husband you no longer love him? We got small children as well so its going to be a tough ride i think, one i must suck up and do. There are lots of websites out there with advice. You can break up and do so amicably. It requires you both to work in the best interests of the kids and not trying to screw each other over for a small percentage. Mediation can help. Mediators don't just help you stay together they can help you break up too. The best interest of the kids would be to fix the marriage. The OP has given no indication of anything that is beyond repair. I disagree . Staying in a situation where you are unhappy can have a detrimental affect on children Unhappy why? Because your husband beats you, cheats on you or is negligent - yes. Unhappy because of mundane problems that every couple face - grow up, take responsibility for your own decisions and work through it. Judgmental much? I thought we'd moved on from the time when women could only divorce if she was a 'battered wife' or he was unfaithful. Yeah things are so much better now marriages are changed like cars Do what you like anyway, just cut the crap about it being better for the kids than staying together " Yup....very judgemental. And women's lives are now so much worse now we can end a marriage. Must be sooooo easy pronouncing on someone's private life that you know nothing about. Do you have a Daily Mail subscription by any chance? | |||
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"Thank you everyone for all your messages. I have decided i should end things with my husband. The veri was from somone i have met before not from recently. Its hard isnt it. How do you tell your husband you no longer love him? We got small children as well so its going to be a tough ride i think, one i must suck up and do. There are lots of websites out there with advice. You can break up and do so amicably. It requires you both to work in the best interests of the kids and not trying to screw each other over for a small percentage. Mediation can help. Mediators don't just help you stay together they can help you break up too. The best interest of the kids would be to fix the marriage. The OP has given no indication of anything that is beyond repair. I disagree . Staying in a situation where you are unhappy can have a detrimental affect on children Unhappy why? Because your husband beats you, cheats on you or is negligent - yes. Unhappy because of mundane problems that every couple face - grow up, take responsibility for your own decisions and work through it. Judgmental much? I thought we'd moved on from the time when women could only divorce if she was a 'battered wife' or he was unfaithful. Yeah things are so much better now marriages are changed like cars Do what you like anyway, just cut the crap about it being better for the kids than staying together Yup....very judgemental. And women's lives are now so much worse now we can end a marriage. Must be sooooo easy pronouncing on someone's private life that you know nothing about. Do you have a Daily Mail subscription by any chance?" Do you have a divorce by any chance? | |||
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"Just leave him and let him be happy with someone else, it's the decent thing to do." This. You obviously have zero respect for your husband. Leave him and let him find someone who does. | |||
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"I feel bad for your husband, sure as hell not for you. You should have kept your damn legs closed." Whoa. I think that some of you are being a little unfair and judgemental to be honest. I realise that tensions run high, but I am sure that we are all capable, as adults, of having a sensible debate and get out point across without being insulting and hateful. There isn't one person in this forum, this website or indeed further afield who can honestly say that they have not made a mistake, error of judgment or gone down the wrong path. None of us are perfect, far from it, and when you make a mistake or do what you believe to be right at the time, you become a little clouded and it feels so good you don't want to stop. We've all felt that euphoria or ecstasy that takes us away and before you know it, you are in too deep. I will also say that the OP obviously had fairly serious marital issues to embark on the affair in the first place. There will be people who say ok, then why didn't she leave her husband first? Life is complicated and not always black and white. It can be confusing and with respect, you don't know the OP personal circumstances to make that judgment. Only she knows that and I suspect that she is feeling guilty enough. As many other people on the forum have said, she is young.....but how do you know that she has not been with her husband for 10 years? The person he/she was at 17 and very much in love, idealisticly thinking that they would spend the rest of their lives together, could be millions of miles away from where they are now. She has already indicated that she no longer loves him. I admire that honesty. She can't be expected to remain in a loveless marriage where she is not happy for the sake of her husband (or children) OP my advice would be to speak to your husband (your choice whether or not to tell him everything, sometimes the whole truth is not wise) and discuss things with him. Only then can you decide on the best course of action and what is right for you both. Good luck and all the best with whatever you decide. X | |||
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"If this post was a man, the comments would be alot different. " the people posting might be different. i'm consistent with supportive replies to men or women. i'd be more likely to post in topics done by either gender asking for support, didn't post in this one coz i have no experience or advice. but i never slag anyone off for cheating, even though i don't approve, coz what's the point of doing that in a topic that asks for support. shame helps nobody and can make things worse. | |||
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"I feel bad for your husband, sure as hell not for you. You should have kept your damn legs closed. Whoa. I think that some of you are being a little unfair and judgemental to be honest. I realise that tensions run high, but I am sure that we are all capable, as adults, of having a sensible debate and get out point across without being insulting and hateful. There isn't one person in this forum, this website or indeed further afield who can honestly say that they have not made a mistake, error of judgment or gone down the wrong path. None of us are perfect, far from it, and when you make a mistake or do what you believe to be right at the time, you become a little clouded and it feels so good you don't want to stop. We've all felt that euphoria or ecstasy that takes us away and before you know it, you are in too deep. I will also say that the OP obviously had fairly serious marital issues to embark on the affair in the first place. There will be people who say ok, then why didn't she leave her husband first? Life is complicated and not always black and white. It can be confusing and with respect, you don't know the OP personal circumstances to make that judgment. Only she knows that and I suspect that she is feeling guilty enough. As many other people on the forum have said, she is young.....but how do you know that she has not been with her husband for 10 years? The person he/she was at 17 and very much in love, idealisticly thinking that they would spend the rest of their lives together, could be millions of miles away from where they are now. She has already indicated that she no longer loves him. I admire that honesty. She can't be expected to remain in a loveless marriage where she is not happy for the sake of her husband (or children) OP my advice would be to speak to your husband (your choice whether or not to tell him everything, sometimes the whole truth is not wise) and discuss things with him. Only then can you decide on the best course of action and what is right for you both. Good luck and all the best with whatever you decide. X " Well said | |||
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"I feel bad for your husband, sure as hell not for you. You should have kept your damn legs closed. Whoa. I think that some of you are being a little unfair and judgemental to be honest. I realise that tensions run high, but I am sure that we are all capable, as adults, of having a sensible debate and get out point across without being insulting and hateful. There isn't one person in this forum, this website or indeed further afield who can honestly say that they have not made a mistake, error of judgment or gone down the wrong path. None of us are perfect, far from it, and when you make a mistake or do what you believe to be right at the time, you become a little clouded and it feels so good you don't want to stop. We've all felt that euphoria or ecstasy that takes us away and before you know it, you are in too deep. I will also say that the OP obviously had fairly serious marital issues to embark on the affair in the first place. There will be people who say ok, then why didn't she leave her husband first? Life is complicated and not always black and white. It can be confusing and with respect, you don't know the OP personal circumstances to make that judgment. Only she knows that and I suspect that she is feeling guilty enough. As many other people on the forum have said, she is young.....but how do you know that she has not been with her husband for 10 years? The person he/she was at 17 and very much in love, idealisticly thinking that they would spend the rest of their lives together, could be millions of miles away from where they are now. She has already indicated that she no longer loves him. I admire that honesty. She can't be expected to remain in a loveless marriage where she is not happy for the sake of her husband (or children) OP my advice would be to speak to your husband (your choice whether or not to tell him everything, sometimes the whole truth is not wise) and discuss things with him. Only then can you decide on the best course of action and what is right for you both. Good luck and all the best with whatever you decide. X " Thank you so much. Yes you are spot on. Been together since we were teens. Married for 6 years now. I know i shouldnt of had an affair but things just happened. Im not proud of it. | |||
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"I feel bad for your husband, sure as hell not for you. You should have kept your damn legs closed. Whoa. I think that some of you are being a little unfair and judgemental to be honest. I realise that tensions run high, but I am sure that we are all capable, as adults, of having a sensible debate and get out point across without being insulting and hateful. There isn't one person in this forum, this website or indeed further afield who can honestly say that they have not made a mistake, error of judgment or gone down the wrong path. None of us are perfect, far from it, and when you make a mistake or do what you believe to be right at the time, you become a little clouded and it feels so good you don't want to stop. We've all felt that euphoria or ecstasy that takes us away and before you know it, you are in too deep. I will also say that the OP obviously had fairly serious marital issues to embark on the affair in the first place. There will be people who say ok, then why didn't she leave her husband first? Life is complicated and not always black and white. It can be confusing and with respect, you don't know the OP personal circumstances to make that judgment. Only she knows that and I suspect that she is feeling guilty enough. As many other people on the forum have said, she is young.....but how do you know that she has not been with her husband for 10 years? The person he/she was at 17 and very much in love, idealisticly thinking that they would spend the rest of their lives together, could be millions of miles away from where they are now. She has already indicated that she no longer loves him. I admire that honesty. She can't be expected to remain in a loveless marriage where she is not happy for the sake of her husband (or children) OP my advice would be to speak to your husband (your choice whether or not to tell him everything, sometimes the whole truth is not wise) and discuss things with him. Only then can you decide on the best course of action and what is right for you both. Good luck and all the best with whatever you decide. X Thank you so much. Yes you are spot on. Been together since we were teens. Married for 6 years now. I know i shouldnt of had an affair but things just happened. Im not proud of it." Hey sweetie, Exactly, you already have to face the guilt and indecision of the situation without having to deal with hateful comments too. Things happen, you are bound to feel guilty, but don't continually beat yourself up over it. Your marriage is obviously not a happy one, which is the reason why you had the affair in the first place. It is all very well for the judgemental folk to have a go, but they don't know the circumstances and I always say don't judge, "walk a mile in my shoes" and see how you feel then! As i said, I think that you need to have a long hard think about what you want and then sit down with your husband and talk. Remember that it's not a crime to fall out of love and I strongly suspect that if you could, you would remain in-love, in your marriage and everything would be happy and great. Sadly life is not that fair or that good to us! Take care OP and I wish you all the best. X | |||
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"I feel bad for your husband, sure as hell not for you. You should have kept your damn legs closed. Whoa. I think that some of you are being a little unfair and judgemental to be honest. I realise that tensions run high, but I am sure that we are all capable, as adults, of having a sensible debate and get out point across without being insulting and hateful. There isn't one person in this forum, this website or indeed further afield who can honestly say that they have not made a mistake, error of judgment or gone down the wrong path. None of us are perfect, far from it, and when you make a mistake or do what you believe to be right at the time, you become a little clouded and it feels so good you don't want to stop. We've all felt that euphoria or ecstasy that takes us away and before you know it, you are in too deep. I will also say that the OP obviously had fairly serious marital issues to embark on the affair in the first place. There will be people who say ok, then why didn't she leave her husband first? Life is complicated and not always black and white. It can be confusing and with respect, you don't know the OP personal circumstances to make that judgment. Only she knows that and I suspect that she is feeling guilty enough. As many other people on the forum have said, she is young.....but how do you know that she has not been with her husband for 10 years? The person he/she was at 17 and very much in love, idealisticly thinking that they would spend the rest of their lives together, could be millions of miles away from where they are now. She has already indicated that she no longer loves him. I admire that honesty. She can't be expected to remain in a loveless marriage where she is not happy for the sake of her husband (or children) OP my advice would be to speak to your husband (your choice whether or not to tell him everything, sometimes the whole truth is not wise) and discuss things with him. Only then can you decide on the best course of action and what is right for you both. Good luck and all the best with whatever you decide. X " Somewhat agree with this also | |||
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" always totally surprised by the difference in tone to this when women ask. I can imagine the hanging, drawing and quartering if it was a guy asking this question. My opinion (and I don't know you) is you must tell only if you want to fix the marriage. If you don't tell and you try to fix your relationship .... It will get you in the end. If you don't want the relationship. Leave and don't tell him the whole truth. That's just cruel. And better hope he's not here because he's already suspicious. V x " best response x | |||
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"Thank you everyone for all your messages. I have decided i should end things with my husband. The veri was from somone i have met before not from recently. Its hard isnt it. How do you tell your husband you no longer love him? We got small children as well so its going to be a tough ride i think, one i must suck up and do. There are lots of websites out there with advice. You can break up and do so amicably. It requires you both to work in the best interests of the kids and not trying to screw each other over for a small percentage. Mediation can help. Mediators don't just help you stay together they can help you break up too. The best interest of the kids would be to fix the marriage. The OP has given no indication of anything that is beyond repair. " Do not assume because I have advocated she go to mediation about breaking up that it means it's the best possible solution. However whether they break up or stay together is not on the table. She has said she is going to leave him. My response was to the question about how you tell someone you no longer love them. If she was asking about whether to stay or leave then that is a different question. If she has determined to leave then I'd advocate doing so in the least acrimonious way possible. I do not like cheating but my views on that would be irrelevant to the question asked. | |||
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" Like that's going to happen when the woman is usually the primary carer... " That's slightly sexist?, I have my 2 boys full time and work | |||
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"You aren't happy, so you had an affair. It didn't make you any happier and now you want people here to make you feel better about it. I'm sorry but this all seems a little self-indulgent. I never once said i want people to feel sorry for me. Thats not the case. I dont need people to feel sorry for me. I was just asking for some advice about my situation and if anyone has been in a similar circumstance to me. " | |||
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